STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 94.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1956.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1956.
Dated this twenty third day of July, 1964.
E. W. WOODWARD
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd) PETER HOWSON
Minister of State for Air.
Amendments of the Air Force Regulations.†
Pay on promotion or remuster.
1. Regulation 540 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the proviso.
Rate of travelling allowance.
2.—(1.) Regulation 578 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Rank. | Rate per day for residence in a Capital City. | Rate per day for residence in a place other than a Capital City. |
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. |
Air Marshal, Air Vice-Marshal, Air Commodore......... | 6 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Principal Air Chaplain, Group Captain, Chaplain First Class.. | 4 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Wing Commander, Chaplain Second Class, Wing Officer.... | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Squadron Leader, Chaplain Third Class, Squadron Officer... | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Flight Lieutenant, Chaplain Fourth Class, Flight Officer..... | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Flying Officer, Section Officer, Pilot Officer, Airman...... | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
(2.) The daily rates of travelling allowance specified in the table in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 578 of the Air Force Regulations, as amended by the last preceding sub-regulation, in relation to officers of the rank of Air Marshal, Air Vice-Marshal or Air Commodore, apply to travelling allowance paid or payable in accordance with that first-mentioned sub-regulation—
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 30th July, 1964.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 9; and see also Statutory Rules 1964, Nos. 9, 13 and 47.
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(a) in the case of travelling allowance for residence in a Capital City—in respect of the nineteenth day of March, 1964, or any subsequent day; or
(b) in the case of travelling allowance for residence in a place other than a Capital City—in respect of the twenty-third day of March, 1964, or any subsequent day.
Application.
3. Travelling allowance is payable in accordance with the provisions of regulation 594 of the Air Force Regulations (being the regulation inserted in the Air Force Regulations by regulation 4 of Statutory Rules 1964, No. 47), at the rate first determined by the Air Board under that regulation, in respect of travel on the twenty-fifth day of June, 1963, or any subsequent day.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1964, No. 94, made under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923-1956, were introduced to amend the Air Force Regulations. Enacted by the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, with advice from the Federal Executive Council, these regulations address the need to update pay on promotion or remuster and the rates of travelling allowance for officers within the Australian Air Force. The policy objective is to ensure that the allowances and pay structures remain aligned with contemporary standards, providing appropriate financial support for personnel based on their rank and the location of their duties. This legislative instrument was designed to maintain fairness and efficiency within the Air Force's administrative processes.
Scope and Application
These regulations are made under the Air Force Act 1923-1956 and pertain to the Australian Air Force, affecting officers and their entitlements. They primarily amend the Air Force Regulations to adjust the rates of pay on promotion or remuster, and to revise the daily rates of travelling allowance for officers residing in different locations. The regulations apply to all members of the Air Force, including Air Marshals, Air Vice-Marshals, Air Commodores, and other ranks specified in the amended regulations. Geographically, these regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting the terms and conditions of service for Air Force personnel throughout the nation. The regulations provide specific thresholds for when the new rates of travelling allowance apply, setting dates from which the amendments become effective. The regulations may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments and refinements to the provisions as necessary.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of this legislative instrument pertain to amendments in the Air Force Regulations, specifically focusing on pay on promotion or remuster (Regulation 540) and the rate of travelling allowance (Regulation 578). Regulation 540 has been amended by omitting the proviso, which likely refers to a condition or qualification that was previously attached to the provision. Regulation 578 has been amended to replace the existing table of daily rates for travelling allowance with a new table that sets different rates based on the rank of the officer and the location of residence, whether in a capital city or elsewhere. The new rates are specified for various ranks, from Air Marshal to Airman, with separate rates for capital city and non-capital city residences.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties they govern, primarily concerning the payment of allowances. The amended Regulation 540, while its specific content is not detailed in the provided text, likely outlines the criteria or conditions for pay on promotion or remuster. Regulation 578, through its amendment, imposes a clear obligation on the Air Force to calculate and pay travelling allowances according to the new rates specified for different ranks and locations. This means that officers must be compensated in accordance with these new rates when they are entitled to a travelling allowance, whether they are residing in a capital city or elsewhere.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the text does not provide explicit information on offences, penalties, or specific civil or criminal consequences for breaching these regulations. However, under the general framework of the Air Force Act 1923-1956, failure to comply with regulations could potentially lead to disciplinary actions under military law, which may include administrative penalties, fines, or other sanctions. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the relevant military regulations and disciplinary procedures in place at the time.