STATUTORY RULES.
1933. No. 117
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923.
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, to come into operation forthwith, except, as otherwise provided.
Dated this eighteenth day of October 1933.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.
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Amendment of Air Force Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, amended to this date.)
(Nineteenth Amendment.)
1. Regulation 152 is amended, by inserting after the words “Air Force” the words “and all leave granted during such continuous service shall be debited to a member’s leave entitlement in the same manner as it would have been debited had the leave been granted under these Regulations”.
2. Regulation 153 is amended by omitting sub-regulation (4.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(4.) If an officer is dissatisfied with the decision of the Air Board he may require that his complaint be referred to the Governor-General. A complaint so referred shall be dealt with at a meeting of the Executive Council at which the Minister and the Attorney-General are present.”
3. Regulation 553 is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) the word “Upholsterer” and inserting in its stead the words “Motor trimmer”.
4. Regulation 561 is amended by inserting at the end of sub-regulation (2.) the following proviso:—
“Provided that where a temporary absence exceeds 21 days and an airman is not in receipt, of travelling allowance owing to his being provided with quarters and rations or paid ration allowance, separation allowance may be paid during the whole period of his absence from his permanent station.”
This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation as from the fifteenth day of May, 1933.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1933 No. 117, Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923, were enacted to amend existing regulations concerning the administration and operational details of the Royal Australian Air Force. These regulations address a range of issues, including adjustments to leave entitlements, processes for handling officer complaints, changes to job classifications, and provisions for separation allowance during extended absences. The Regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, reflecting the intention to refine and enhance the governance and operational efficiency of the Air Force. The policy objective is to ensure that the Air Force operates smoothly and effectively by providing clear guidelines and adjustments to existing practices.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923, which are embodied in Statutory Rules 1933, No. 117, pertain specifically to the governance and operational procedures within the Australian Air Force. These regulations apply to all members of the Air Force, encompassing both officers and airmen, as well as their entitlements and grievances. The amendments outlined in these regulations affect various aspects, including leave entitlements, the process for lodging complaints against decisions made by the Air Board, and allowances for temporary absences exceeding 21 days. The jurisdiction of these regulations extends across the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the federal nature of the Air Force. Notably, these regulations do not specify exclusions or thresholds but instead detail modifications to existing regulations, ensuring that the operational framework remains updated and reflective of current needs and circumstances. Subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict the application of these regulations, providing additional flexibility in their implementation and enforcement.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923 involve amendments to existing regulations concerning various aspects of the Air Force. Regulation 152 now mandates that all leave granted during continuous service must be debited to a member's leave entitlement, ensuring consistency with how leave would have been recorded if granted under these regulations (Regulation 1). Regulation 153 has been revised to allow an officer to request that a complaint be referred to the Governor-General if dissatisfied with the Air Board's decision, with the complaint to be addressed at a meeting of the Executive Council (Regulation 2). Regulation 553 changes the role description from "Upholsterer" to "Motor trimmer" (Regulation 3). Lastly, Regulation 561 introduces a condition where separation allowance may be paid during a temporary absence exceeding 21 days if the airman is not receiving a travelling allowance due to being provided with quarters and rations or a paid ration allowance (Regulation 4).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved. Air Force members must ensure their leave is properly recorded as per the updated Regulation 152. Officers who are dissatisfied with a decision made by the Air Board now have the right to escalate their complaint to the Governor-General, as outlined in Regulation 153. The role descriptions have been updated, affecting those who perform duties as Motor trimmers instead of Upholsterers, as per Regulation 553. Additionally, the conditions for the payment of separation allowance during extended temporary absences have been clarified in Regulation 561.
Breach of these regulations may lead to various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the regulations, breaches of military regulations typically result in administrative, disciplinary, or legal actions, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. These actions may include formal reprimands, fines, demotion, or even discharge from service. The severity of the penalties would be determined by the specific circumstances of the breach and applicable military law.