STATUTORY RULES.
1940. No. 220.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923–1939.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923–1939.
Dated this eighth day of October, 1940.
GOWRIE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. FADDEN
Minister of State for Air.
Amendments of the Air Force Regulations.†
Rates of pay of airmen of the Permanent Air Force.
1. Regulation 553 of the Air Force Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from the fourth column of the Table in sub-regulation (5.), the words and figure “After 3 years” and inserting in their stead the words and figure “After 4 years”; and
(b) by omitting from the proviso to sub-regulation (5.), the words “as follows” and inserting in their stead the words “in accordance with the following scale if he was employed in that mustering prior to the first day of October, 1940, and has been employed continuously in that mustering since that date”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 10th October. 1940.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 52 and 109; 1929, Nos. 75 and 114; 1930, Nos. 77, 94 and 135; 1931, Nos. 3, 78 and 115; 1932, Nos. 9. 63 and 133: 1933, Nos. 16, 46, 58, 82, 89 and 117; 1934, Nos. 25, 51, 74, 81, 122 and 125; 1935, Nos. 32 and 98: 1936, No. 17: 1937, No. 21; 1938, Nos. 12, 13, 22, 48, 77, 97 and 120; 1939, Nos. 21, 61 and 142; and 1940, Nos. 31, 53, 75, 114, 125 and 140.—Forty-sixth amendment.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6238.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1940 No. 220, made under the Air Force Act 1923–1939, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council to address amendments in the pay rates of airmen within the Permanent Air Force. The regulations were necessitated by the need to adjust the pay scales in response to changing economic conditions and service requirements during World War II. The policy objective of these amendments was to ensure that airmen received appropriate remuneration in line with their continuous service, particularly those who had been employed prior to a specified date. This legislative instrument reflects the Commonwealth Government's commitment to maintaining fair and competitive pay structures within the military to support its operational needs and the welfare of its personnel.
Scope and Application
The Air Force Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927 No. 161 and subsequently modified by various statutory rules throughout the years, primarily govern the operational and administrative aspects of the Permanent Air Force. These regulations apply to all members of the Australian Permanent Air Force, including their pay rates and conditions of service. The regulations are made under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923–1939 and extend across the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting all states and territories. Notably, the regulations have been amended to adjust the rates of pay for airmen, specifically extending the period from three to four years of service before certain pay increments apply, and modifying the conditions under which these increments are calculated. The regulations are comprehensive in their scope, detailing the structure and hierarchy within the Air Force, as well as the procedural and administrative guidelines for its personnel.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations (section 1) revise the rates of pay for airmen in the Permanent Air Force. Specifically, regulation 553 is amended to adjust the pay scale for airmen who have been continuously employed in their current mustering since before October 1, 1940. This adjustment is made by changing the time frame for certain pay increments from "after 3 years" to "after 4 years" and by altering the conditions under which the pay scale is applied.
These Regulations impose obligations on the governing authorities to ensure that the pay rates for airmen are updated in accordance with the new provisions. This includes making the necessary amendments to the existing pay scales and ensuring that all airmen who meet the specified conditions receive the correct pay increment after serving for 4 years. Additionally, it requires the authorities to verify the continuous employment of airmen in their current mustering prior to the date of October 1, 1940, to apply the amended pay scale correctly.
Failure to comply with these Regulations could result in legal consequences for the governing authorities. However, the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed in the text provided. Generally, breaches of statutory provisions under the Air Force Act 1923–1939 could lead to administrative penalties, legal actions, or other disciplinary measures, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined based on the specific provisions of the Act and any relevant subordinate legislation or regulations.