Australian Military Regulations (Amendment)

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1977 No. 50

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903.

Dated this twenty-first day of April, 1977.

JOHN R. KERR

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

D. J. KILLEN

Minister of State for Defence.

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Amendments of the Australian Military Regulations†

Programmes of parades.

1. Regulation 488 of the Australian Military Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (3).

Obligatory attendance at training.

2. Regulation 489 of the Australian Military Regulations is repealed.

Alternative parades.

3. Regulation 490 of the Australian Military Regulations is repealed.

Voluntary parades.

4. Regulation 492 of the Australian Military Regulations is repealed.

Obligatory parade for inspection of unit.

5. Regulation 501 of the Australian Military Regulations is repealed.

 

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 28 April 1977.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 149 as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 23, 28 and 126; 1929, No. 123; 1930, Nos. 26, 67 and 92; 1931, No. 13; 1932, Nos. 80, 87 and 125; 1933, Nos. 49 and 77; 1934, Nos. 26 and 80; 1935 Nos. 99 and 109; 1936, Nos. 21, 44 and 100; 1937, No. 45; 1938, Nos. 75, 90 and 93; 1939, Nos. 31, 51, 58, 115, 123, 134, 160 and 173; 1940, Nos. 2, 16, 29, 59, 150, 183, 184, 185, 186, 199, 237, 252, 272 and 273; 1941, Nos. 3, 4, 14, 43, 135, 153, 155, 205, 245, 246, 260 and 311; 1942, Nos. 35, 59, 60, 85, 114, 166, 179, 211, 231, 289, 333, 334, 350, 417, 477, 506, 508, 521, 522, 555 and 556; 1943, Nos. 17, 68, 72, 126, 174, 199, 200, 219, 244, 245, 246, 249 and 258; 1944, Nos. 1, 39, 69, 71, 72, 114, 120, 122, 154 and 164; 1945, Nos. 6, 19, 38, 42, 68, 94, 111, 141 and 195; 1946, Nos. 72, 113, 114, 116 and 150; 1947, Nos. 25 and 59; 1948, Nos. 40, 59, 65 and 79; 1949, Nos. 55 and 68; 1950, Nos. 10, 21, 29, 64 and 65; 1951, Nos. 20, 56, 125, 149 and 152; 1952, Nos. 8, 60, 68 and 69; 1953 No. 87; 1954, Nos. 113, 117 and 118; 1955, Nos. 7, 31 and 55; 1956, Nos. 52, 102 and 115; 1957, No. 56; 1958, Nos. 31, 32 and 85; 1959, Nos. 22 and 30; 1960, No. 25; 1961, No. 42; 1962, Nos. 23, 27, 68, 69 and 71; 1963 No 28; 1964, Nos. 62, 83, 93 and 149; 1965, Nos. 61, 72, 116, 119, 138 and 174; 1966, Nos. 119 and 167; 1967, Nos. 13, 118 and 168; 1968, Nos. 91 and 96; 1969, Nos. 76, 94, 96, 197 and 217; 1970, Nos. 101 and 193; 1971, Nos. 85 and 179; 1972, Nos. 57, 123 and 207; 1973, Nos. 99, 206, 245 and 250; 1974, Nos. 75 and 91; 1975, Nos. 2, 143, 144 and 192; and 1976, Nos. 59 and 220.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 50, enacted under the Defence Act 1903, were introduced to amend existing regulations concerning the Australian Military. Specifically, these regulations were made under the authority of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, with the aim of modernising and streamlining the operational protocols within the Australian Defence Force. This legislative instrument repealed and amended several provisions in the Australian Military Regulations, including the removal of obligatory attendance at training and the adjustment of parade regulations. The overarching policy objective of these amendments was to ensure that the Defence Force operates efficiently and effectively while adapting to contemporary requirements and standards.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 50, made under the Defence Act 1903, pertain to the amendment of the Australian Military Regulations, specifically addressing programmes of parades, obligatory attendance at training, and alternative and voluntary parades. These regulations apply to the personnel within the Australian Defence Force, including both full-time and part-time members. The scope is national, as it involves military regulations governing conduct and activities across all states and territories of Australia. The application of these regulations is broad, extending to all members of the Defence Force and any associated training activities. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations; however, the specifics of their application may be further defined or restricted through subordinate instruments or additional regulations. These regulations are significant in maintaining discipline and operational readiness within the Defence Force.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 50, enacted under the Defence Act 1903, amend several provisions of the Australian Military Regulations, impacting the scheduling and requirements for military parades and training. Specifically, Regulation 488(3) is omitted, effectively altering the rules around programmes of parades (section 1). Regulations 489, 490, 492, and 501, which pertain to obligatory attendance at training, alternative parades, voluntary parades, and obligatory parade for inspection of unit, respectively, are repealed (sections 2 to 5). These amendments reflect a shift in the operational protocols governing military exercises and inspections, removing specific requirements and obligations that were previously in place. The obligations imposed by these regulations, now modified, require the military personnel to adhere to the new framework that excludes certain previously mandatory attendances and inspections. The repealed regulations previously required soldiers to attend specific training sessions, partake in alternative parades, and undergo obligatory inspections, but these mandates are no longer in effect. The changes streamline the obligations, potentially reducing the administrative burden on both the military personnel and the commanding officers, as they are no longer required to organise and enforce these now-defunct regulations. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Australian Military Regulations, as amended by these rules, may lead to various consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text of these regulations, breaches of military law generally carry significant consequences. Under the Defence Act 1903, violations can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties might include fines or other financial sanctions, while criminal penalties could range from imprisonment to more severe punishments, depending on the nature and severity of the offence. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the specific provisions of the Defence Act and any other applicable legislation.

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