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1980 No. 2

REGULATION UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 19231

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Air Force Act 1923.

 Dated this eleventh day of January 1980.

 ZELMAN COWEN

 Governor-General

 By His Excellency’s Command,

 

 

J. E. MCLEAY

Minister of State for Administrative Services
for and on behalf of the
Minister of State for Defence

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AMENDMENT OF THE AIR FORCE REGULATIONS2

After regulation 64 of the Air Force Regulations the following regulation is inserted:

Promotion on completion of course at tertiary institution

“64A.(1) In this regulation, “approved” means approved by the Chief of the Air Staff.

   (2) Notwithstanding regulation 61 and sub-regulation 64 (1), where a person who is attending an approved course at an approved tertiary institution is appointed to the rank of pilot officer, that officer on the successful completion of that course at an approved tertiary institution may be promoted to the rank of flying officer or flight lieutenant.”.

 

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 January 1980.

2. Statutory Rules 1927 No. 161 as amended by Statutory Rules 1928 Nos. 52 and109; 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, 64 and 142; 1940 Nos. 31, 53, 75,114, 125, 140, 220, 241 and 279; 1941 Nos. 68, 106, 137, 181 and 228; 1942 Nos.29, 158, 232, 254, 346, 383, 416, 440, 441, 476 and 543; 1943 Nos. 119 and 198;1944 Nos. 34, 50, 64, 75, 146 and 153; 1945 Nos. 49, 79, 95, 105, 196 and 201;1946 Nos. 40, 111, 145 and 162; 1947 No. 22; 1948 Nos. 34, 51, 67, 86 and 152;1949 Nos. 82, 86 and 115; 1950 No. 66; 1952 Nos. 14, 34, 49 and 86; 1954 Nos. 30 and 132; 1955 Nos. 36, 41 and 92; 1956 Nos. 19 and 43; 1958 No. 62; 1959 No.100; 1960 No. 52; 1961 Nos. 7, 14, 28, 46, 88, 95, 126, 131 and 138; 1962 No. 24; 1963 Nos. 63, 64, 76, 91, 114, 116 and 117; 1964 Nos. 9, 13, 47, 94 and 99;1965 Nos. 9, 10, 25, 57, 58, 77, 141, 142, 143, 153 and 166; 1966 Nos. 4, 30,127 and 150; 1967 Nos. 11, 39, 104 and 171; 1968 Nos. 90, 98, 140 and 155; 1969Nos. 3, 116, 117, 148 and 180; 1970 Nos. 2, 37, 117, 132 and 156; 1971 Nos. 29,50, 78, 121, 153 and 169; 1972 Nos. 16, 28, 54, 87, 89, 91 and 144; 1973 Nos.96, 97, 98, 100 (r. 32), 172, 199, 200, 246 and 256; 1974 Nos. 76, 79, 90, 160,202 and 257; 1975 Nos. 3, 38 and 56; 1976 Nos. 6, 10, 60, 128, 191, 241 and 257; 1977 Nos. 5, 38, 129, 142, 203, 240, 276, 277 and 279; 1978 Nos. 23, 61, 71, 78, 89, 162, 181, 198, 225, 237 and 238; 1979 Nos. 19, 31, 49, 50, 63, 130, 133,257, 303 and 310.

 

Overview

The Air Force Regulations 1980 were made under the Air Force Act 1923 by the Governor-General in Council, providing detailed provisions for the administration and operation of the Royal Australian Air Force. These regulations address the need for a comprehensive framework governing the conduct, discipline, and operational procedures of the Air Force. The policy objective of the regulations is to ensure that the Air Force is effectively managed and that its personnel are well-regulated and disciplined, thereby maintaining the operational readiness and integrity of the service. The regulations provide for various aspects of Air Force life, including rank structure, promotions, leave entitlements, and disciplinary measures, among other operational and administrative details. This legislative instrument was designed to fill the gap left by the broad and general provisions of the Air Force Act 1923, by providing more specific rules and procedures necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the Air Force. The inclusion of provisions for promotions based on the successful completion of courses at approved tertiary institutions under regulation 64A highlights the importance of education and professional development in the career progression of Air Force personnel.

Scope and Application

This regulation applies to members of the Royal Australian Air Force who are pursuing an approved course at an approved tertiary institution. It outlines specific circumstances under which a person appointed to the rank of pilot officer may be promoted to the rank of flying officer or flight lieutenant upon successful completion of their course. The term "approved" in this context means courses and institutions approved by the Chief of the Air Staff, thereby indicating that both the educational institutions and the courses offered must meet certain criteria set by the highest authority within the Air Force. This regulation, being an amendment to the existing Air Force Regulations, is applicable nationally as it pertains to the Commonwealth of Australia, and it does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the criteria of course and institution approval. The regulation is made under the Air Force Act 1923, and while it is part of the broader regulatory framework, it does not explicitly extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments in this instance.

Key Provisions

The statutory instrument in question amends the Air Force Regulations to include a new regulation, 64A, which addresses the promotion of Air Force personnel based on their completion of courses at approved tertiary institutions. Regulation 64A(1) defines "approved" as meaning approved by the Chief of the Air Staff. Regulation 64A(2) then states that a person who is attending an approved course at an approved tertiary institution and is appointed to the rank of pilot officer may be promoted to the rank of flying officer or flight lieutenant upon the successful completion of that course. This regulation essentially allows for an expedited promotion for those who successfully complete an approved course at an approved tertiary institution. The obligations imposed by this regulation on the parties involved primarily concern the qualifications and requirements for the courses that may lead to promotion. For a course to be considered "approved," it must meet the criteria set by the Chief of the Air Staff. This includes ensuring that the course content is relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the personnel attending it, and that it provides a sufficient level of education and training to warrant promotion. The obligation on the Air Force personnel is to successfully complete the course in order to be eligible for promotion. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined in this regulation for breaches. However, any failure to meet the requirements of an approved course or to adhere to the conditions set by the Chief of the Air Staff could potentially lead to administrative consequences such as non-promotion or other disciplinary actions. It is also worth noting that the regulation itself is a part of a broader set of rules and guidelines governing the Air Force, and any breach of these could lead to further consequences as determined by the relevant authorities.

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