STATUTORY RULES.
1956. No. 21.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1953.*
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 Defence Act 1903-1953.
Dated this sixth day of March, 1956.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for the Army.
Amendments of the Army (Canteens Service) Regulations.†
Staff of Army Canteens Service.
1. Regulation 19 of the Army (Canteens Service) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulations (2.) and (3.) and inserting in their stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(2.) An employee of the Board shall be paid at such rates and employed under such conditions as the Board determines, and, in determining these rates and conditions, the Board shall have regard to the rates of pay and conditions of employment provided by any industrial award, order, determination or agreement for persons employed in the trade and calling in which the employee of the Board is employed.”.
Disposal of profits.
2. Regulation 21 of the Army (Canteens Service) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) all words from and including the words “Military Forces,” and inserting in their stead the words “Military Forces such sums as are recommended by the Military Board and approved by the Minister”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1956.
† Statutory Rules 1951, No. 148, as amended by Statutory Rules 1953, Nos. 23 and 58.
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2235/55.—Price 3d. 9/26.9.1955.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1956 No. 21, made under the Defence Act 1903-1953, amends the Army (Canteens Service) Regulations. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations address the need to align the remuneration and employment conditions of Army Canteen Service employees with those established by relevant industrial awards, orders, determinations, or agreements. The objective is to ensure fairness and consistency in the pay and conditions for these employees, reflecting broader industry standards. This legislative instrument also modifies the process for the disposal of profits within the Army Canteen Service, requiring recommendations from the Military Board and approval from the Minister, thereby introducing a structured approach to financial management within the service.
The regulations were introduced to streamline the administrative and operational aspects of the Army Canteen Service, enhancing its efficiency and alignment with external labour standards. This legislative action underscores the commitment to maintain equitable treatment for employees and prudent financial oversight within the Defence framework.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1953 primarily apply to the employees of the Army Canteens Service, setting forth the rates of pay and conditions of employment. These regulations are designed to ensure that employees within the Army Canteens Service are compensated and treated under terms that are aligned with those provided by any relevant industrial awards, orders, determinations, or agreements. The application of these regulations is limited to the employees of the Board and those involved in the canteen service within the military context, ensuring consistency and fairness in remuneration and employment conditions. The scope of these regulations is further defined by the amendments to Regulation 19 which mandate that the Board's determinations must consider prevailing industrial standards. Additionally, the Regulations address the disposal of profits from the canteens, with Regulation 21 being amended to allow for the distribution of sums recommended by the Military Board and approved by the Minister, thereby extending the application to financial transactions related to the canteen service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1956 No. 21 involve amendments to the Army (Canteens Service) Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1953. Specifically, Regulation 19 is amended to clarify the employment terms for employees of the Board, stating that they shall be paid at rates and under conditions determined by the Board, which must consider relevant industrial awards, orders, determinations, or agreements (Regulation 19(2)). Regulation 21 is also amended to adjust the process for the disposal of profits, where sums recommended by the Military Board and approved by the Minister are to be paid to the Military Forces (Regulation 21(3)). These amendments aim to streamline the employment conditions for canteen service employees and the financial procedures for profit distribution.
The obligations imposed by these regulations on the parties involved include ensuring that the Board determines the pay rates and employment conditions for canteen service employees by considering applicable industrial standards (Regulation 19(2)). Additionally, the Military Board must recommend sums to be paid to the Military Forces, subject to the Minister’s approval (Regulation 21(3)). These obligations seek to provide clarity and fairness in both the employment and financial aspects of the Army Canteens Service.
Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of statutory rules under the Defence Act 1903-1953 can typically result in administrative, civil, or criminal penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The maximum penalties for breaches under such legislation can vary but may include fines or imprisonment for serious offences, reflecting the importance of adherence to these provisions.