STATUTORY RULES.
1961. No. 138.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1956.*
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 1923-1956.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of October, 1961.
DE L’ISLE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
H. W. WADE
Minister of State for Air.
Amendment of the Air Force Regulations.†
Pay of airmen apprentices.
1. Regulation 551 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from the second column of the table in sub-regulation (1.) the figures “6 6 4” and inserting in their stead the figures “6 4 7”.
Rate of pay of certain airmen apprentices.
2. Where the rate of pay of an airman apprentice of the Permanent Air Force specified, in respect of the period that commenced on the twenty-fourth day of August, 1961, and ended on the day immediately preceding the commencement of these Regulations, in the Air Force Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations was a rate that is higher than the rate specified in the Air Force Regulations as amended by these Regulations and the airman apprentice has not been paid at that higher rate, the airman apprentice shall not be paid the amount of the difference.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27th October 1961.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1961, No. 28, and see also Statutory Rules 1961, Nos. 28, 46, 88, 95, 126 and 131.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1961 No. 138, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1956, was enacted to amend the Air Force Regulations concerning the pay of airmen apprentices. The Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, issued these regulations on the twenty-sixth day of October, 1961. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating the financial provisions for airmen apprentices within the Air Force, ensuring consistency and fairness in their remuneration. The regulations specifically adjust the pay rates for certain airmen apprentices and clarify the circumstances under which back pay adjustments are not applicable. These changes were intended to bring the Air Force Regulations into alignment with current fiscal policies and standards.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1961, No. 138, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1956, specifically amend the Air Force Regulations to adjust the pay of airmen apprentices. This legislative instrument applies to airmen apprentices within the Permanent Air Force who were subject to the previous rates of pay before the regulations were amended. The amendments pertain to the adjustment of pay figures, particularly affecting those who have not been paid at a higher rate before the effective date of these regulations. Geographically, these regulations apply nationwide as they are Commonwealth regulations. There are no exclusions or exemptions explicitly stated within the text of this particular legislative instrument, though broader application and limitations may be defined within the overarching Air Force Act and its subsidiary instruments. This Act extends its reach through subordinate instruments, which may further detail the conditions and exceptions related to airmen apprentices’ pay and other related matters.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1956, as amended, primarily adjust the pay rates of airmen apprentices within the Permanent Air Force. Regulation 551 is modified to change the pay figures from "6 6 4" to "6 4 7" (1). Additionally, it specifies that airmen apprentices who were receiving a higher rate of pay prior to the commencement of these Regulations will not be compensated for the difference if they have not been paid at the higher rate (2). These amendments are intended to streamline the compensation structure for airman apprentices and ensure clarity in their remuneration.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations are primarily on the administrative bodies within the Air Force responsible for managing and disbursing pay. They must ensure that the new pay rates as specified in Regulation 551 are accurately implemented and that any airmen apprentices previously receiving higher rates are not retroactively compensated for the difference. This entails meticulous record-keeping and adherence to the new pay structures as outlined in the Regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations could result in legal ramifications. While the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within the text of the Regulations themselves, breaches of military regulations generally carry significant administrative, civil, or criminal penalties. Such breaches could potentially lead to disciplinary actions within the Air Force, fines, or other legal consequences as prescribed by applicable laws and military regulations. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the Air Force Act and related statutes.