Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1970 No.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1968.*

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 Naval Defence Act 1910-1968.

Dated this twenty-seventh day of February, 1970.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

D. J. KILLEN

Minister of State for the Navy.

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Amendments of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations†

Definitions.

1. Regulation 3 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from the definition of “cadet” the words “a Cadet Sub-Lieutenant” and inserting in their stead the words “a Cadet Officer”;

and

(b) by adding at the end of the definition of “officer” the words “or a Cadet Officer”.

Ranks.

2. After regulation 11 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—

“11a. The ranks of Cadets in order of seniority, commencing with the most junior rank, are as follows:—

(a) Recruit;

(b) Cadet Ordinary Seaman;

(c) Cadet Able Seaman;

(d) Cadet Leading Seaman;

(e) Cadet Petty Officer; and

(f) Cadet Officer.”.

Appointment of officers and instructors.

3. Regulation 12 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words—

“Cadet Sub-Lieutenant;”.

Uniforms.

4. Regulations 19 to 21 (inclusive) of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations are repealed and the following regulation inserted in their stead:—

“19. The uniforms to be worn by members of the Corps, and the circumstances in which a member is required or permitted to wear uniform, are as approved by the Naval Board.”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on                1970.

† Statutory Rules 1954, No. 89, as amended by Statutory Rules 1959, No. 82; 1961, No. 44; 1965, No. 85; 1966, No. 101; and 1969, No. 126.

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Efficiency allowance.

5. Regulation 30 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “a Cadet Sub-Lieutenant” and inserting in their stead the words “a Cadet Officer”.

Annual special allowance.

6.—(1.) Regulation 31 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulations:—

“(1.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, where—

(a) a member holding a rank or rating specified in the following table has performed his duties efficiently during the whole of a financial year; and

(b) the member has attended home training drills or parades in respect of which he is not entitled to pay under the next succeeding regulation for periods aggregating not less than sixty hours,

the member is entitled to be paid, as a special allowance, the amount set out in the following table in relation to the rank or rating that he holds and the kind of unit in which he has performed those duties:—

Rank or Rating

Amount

Units formed to Schools

Units formed elsewhere

 

$

$

Sea Cadet Commander................................

100.00

160.00

Sea Cadet Lieutenant-Commander.........................

80.00

130.00

Sea Cadet Lieutenant.................................

60.00

100.00

Sea Cadet Sub-Lieutenant..............................

50.00

80.00

Cadet Officer......................................

10.00

10.00

Chief Petty Officer Instructor............................

40.00

70.00

Petty Officer Instructor................................

40.00

60.00

“(1a.) Where a member who would, but for this sub-regulation, be entitled to be paid a special allowance under the last preceding sub-regulation in respect of a financial year has held two or more ranks or ratings or a rank and a rating during that financial year or has performed his duties in a unit formed in a school for part of the financial year and a unit formed elsewhere for the remainder of the financial year, the member is entitled to be paid, as a special allowance, an amount not exceeding the amount that he would, but for this sub-regulation, be entitled to be paid under the last preceding sub-regulation, determined by the Director.”.

(2.) Regulation 31 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “an officer or instructor” and inserting in their stead the words “a member”.

Officers’ and instructors’ pay for continuous training.

7. Regulation 32 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “(excepting Cadet Sub-Lieutenants)”.

Limit on payment to member of Citizen Naval Forces.

8. Regulation 34 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations” and inserting in their stead the words “Naval Financial Regulations”.

Messing allowance to Cadet Officer.

9 Regulation 35 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Sea Cadet Sub-Lieutenant” and inserting in their stead the words “Cadet Officer”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Overview

Statutory Rules 1970 No. 2, issued under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968, were made to update the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations. Enacted by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aim to address inconsistencies and outdated terminology within the existing framework of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps. The regulations introduce several amendments, including the redefinition of terms such as "cadet" and "officer," the re-ranking of cadet positions, and updates to the uniforms and allowances for cadets. The overarching policy objective is to modernise and streamline the administrative and operational aspects of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps to ensure its continued effectiveness and alignment with current naval practices.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968 are applicable to members of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, including Cadet Officers, and govern their conduct, ranks, uniforms, allowances, and pay. These regulations primarily affect the administrative and operational aspects of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps and are enforced nationwide as they are Commonwealth regulations. The amendments update the terminology, ranks, and allowances for the cadet officers, replacing previous references to "Cadet Sub-Lieutenant" with "Cadet Officer" and adjusting the pay structure accordingly. The regulations extend their application through the Naval Financial Regulations, thereby incorporating any future amendments or clarifications made therein. Notably, the regulations do not explicitly outline exclusions or thresholds, but they are inherently limited to the members of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps and do not extend to other military or civilian entities.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of these Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968, primarily amend the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations. Regulation 3 modifies the definition of "cadet" by replacing "Cadet Sub-Lieutenant" with "Cadet Officer" and adds "Cadet Officer" to the definition of "officer". Regulation 11a introduces a new rank structure for cadets, listing them in order of seniority from Recruit to Cadet Officer. Regulation 12 removes "Cadet Sub-Lieutenant" from the list of ranks eligible for officer appointments and instructors. Regulation 19 replaces previous regulations on uniforms with a new requirement that uniforms and their use be approved by the Naval Board. Regulation 30 adjusts the efficiency allowance to apply to Cadet Officers instead of Cadet Sub-Lieutenants. Regulation 31 revises the annual special allowance, providing a detailed table of amounts based on rank and type of unit, and clarifies that the allowance can be adjusted if a member holds multiple ranks or serves in different types of units. Regulation 32 extends pay for continuous training to all members, not just officers and instructors. Regulation 34 updates the reference to "Naval Financial Regulations" instead of "Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations". Lastly, Regulation 35 changes the messing allowance to apply to Cadet Officers instead of Sea Cadet Sub-Lieutenants. The Regulations impose several obligations on the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, primarily concerning the structure, ranks, and allowances of its members. The new rank structure outlined in Regulation 11a requires members to adhere to the specified hierarchy. Regulation 19 shifts the responsibility for uniform approval to the Naval Board, necessitating compliance with their standards and regulations. The amendments to allowances and pay in Regulations 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35 impose specific financial obligations, ensuring that members who meet the criteria for efficiency and attendance are compensated accordingly. Breaching these Regulations can lead to various consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly state offences or penalties, violations of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968 under which these Regulations are made, could result in legal action. Depending on the nature and severity of the breach, individuals or entities may face civil or criminal penalties. For instance, failure to comply with the rank structure or uniform requirements might be considered a disciplinary matter within the Cadet Corps, potentially leading to internal sanctions. Financial discrepancies due to non-compliance with allowances and pay could result in legal disputes or audits. As the specific penalties are not detailed in these Regulations, any legal consequences would be determined based on the broader provisions of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968 and applicable laws.

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