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STATUTORY RULES.

1948. No. 34.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1941.*

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 1923-1941.

Dated this eleventh day of March, 1948.

W. J. McKell

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Air.

 

amendments of the air force regulations.†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation as on and from the first day of February, 1948.

Members of Air Board.

2. Regulation 25 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “ The Business Member.”.

Distribution of Duties.

3. Regulation 30 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2a.).

Appointment of aides-de-camp.

4. Regulation 71 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the word “ three ” and inserting in its stead the word “ ten ”.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1948.

† 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, 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 226; 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; and 1947, No. 22.—Eighty-fourth amendment.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

762.—Price 3d. 14/10.2.1948.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1948 No. 34, titled "Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1941," were enacted to amend existing regulations pertaining to the Air Force. These amendments were made under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923-1941, addressing gaps and updating the governance structure and operational protocols within the Australian Air Force. The Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, issued these regulations to streamline and modernise the Air Force's administrative and operational framework. The policy objective is to ensure that the Air Force operates efficiently and effectively, maintaining the highest standards of service and discipline. These amendments aim to improve the overall governance and operational efficiency of the Air Force, reflecting the changing needs and challenges faced by the service.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1948 No. 34, titled "Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1941," apply specifically to the members of the Air Board, the distribution of duties within the Air Force, and the appointment of aides-de-camp, as these are the only aspects of the Air Force Regulations that are amended by these regulations. These amendments are designed to modify the structure and operational aspects of the Australian Air Force, thereby impacting personnel directly involved in the administration and command of the Air Force. The regulations are applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia, as they are enacted under the authority of the Commonwealth and pertain to the governance of the Australian Air Force. This legislation does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, implying that the changes apply universally to the designated areas within the Air Force. The application of these regulations may also extend through subordinate instruments, which could provide further details or specifications regarding the amended duties and appointments within the Air Force.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1948, No. 34, Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1941, provide several amendments to the existing Air Force Regulations. Effective from 1 February 1948, these regulations introduce specific changes to the roles and responsibilities within the Air Force. Firstly, regulation 25 is amended by removing the position of the Business Member from the Air Board (Regulation 2). Secondly, regulation 30 is altered by omitting sub-regulation (2a), which presumably alters the distribution of duties within the Air Force (Regulation 3). Thirdly, regulation 71 is amended to increase the number of aides-de-camp from three to ten (Regulation 4). These amendments impose new roles and responsibilities on the parties governed by the Air Force Act 1923-1941. By removing the Business Member from the Air Board, the Act shifts the composition of this governing body, likely impacting decision-making processes and administrative functions. The changes to the distribution of duties as per regulation 30 may require reassignment of responsibilities among existing members, ensuring that duties are efficiently and effectively managed. The increase in the number of aides-de-camp from three to ten, as stipulated in regulation 4, may enhance ceremonial and support functions within the Air Force. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences outlined within the text of these regulations. However, the failure to comply with the amended regulations could lead to disciplinary actions under the broader provisions of the Air Force Act 1923-1941. Such actions might include administrative penalties, reassignment of duties, or other corrective measures as deemed appropriate by the Air Force hierarchy.

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