STATUTORY RULES
1966 No. 101
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1965.*
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 1910-1965.
Dated this twenty-second day of June, 1966.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd) F. CHANEY
Minister of State for the Navy.
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Amendments of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations†
1. Regulation 10 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Nationality.
“10. A person is not eligible to be enrolled as a cadet or appointed as an officer or instructor unless he is—
(a) an Australian citizen;
(b) a British subject, other than an Australian citizen, ordinarily resident in Australia or a Territory of the Commonwealth; or
(c) an Australian protected person within the meaning of regulation 5 of the Citizenship Regulations.”.
Annual special allowance.
2. Regulation 31 of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Rank or Rating | Rate per Annum |
Units formed in 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 Sub-Lieutenant.............................. | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Chief Petty Officer Instructor......................... | 40.00 | 70.00 |
Petty Officer Instructor............................. | 40.00 | 60.00 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 30 June, 1966.
† Statutory Rules 1954, No. 89, as amended by Statutory Rules 1959, No. 82; 1961, No. 44; and 1965, No. 85.
5298/66.—Price 5c (6d.) 9/11.5.1966
Amendments in relation to decimal currency.
3. The Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
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THE SCHEDULE.
Regulation 3.
AMENDMENTS IN RELATION TO DECIMAL CURRENCY.
Provision amended | Omit— | Insert— |
Regulation 30(1.).................. | Five shillings | Fifty cents |
Regulation 35..................... | Three shillings | Thirty cents |
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1965 was enacted to provide a legal framework for the defence of Australia by sea, including the regulation of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps. The Act aimed to ensure that the Navy could be adequately supported and trained, especially through the involvement of cadets. The 1966 Statutory Rules, enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, introduced amendments to the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations under this Act. These amendments primarily aimed to update the eligibility criteria for cadets and officers to reflect changes in nationality laws, as well as to adjust financial allowances in line with the transition to decimal currency. This legislative update underscores the ongoing need to adapt military and defence-related regulations to changes in national policy and currency systems.
Scope and Application
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1965 provides the legislative basis for these regulations, which govern the Australian Sea Cadet Corps. These regulations apply to individuals who wish to become cadets or officers within the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, stipulating eligibility criteria based on nationality and residency. The regulations also cover the financial allowances for various ranks within the Corps. They have a national jurisdictional reach as they apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, including its territories. Notably, the regulations specify that only Australian citizens, British subjects ordinarily resident in Australia or its territories, and Australian protected persons are eligible for enrolment. Furthermore, the amendments address the transition to decimal currency, adjusting financial provisions accordingly. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and the application of these regulations may be further detailed or extended through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations (Statutory Rules 1966 No. 101) primarily focus on amending the Australian Sea Cadet Corps Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 10 updates the eligibility criteria for cadets and officers, stipulating that only Australian citizens, British subjects ordinarily resident in Australia, or Australian protected persons can be enrolled or appointed (Reg. 10). Regulation 31 revises the annual special allowance rates for different ranks and ratings within the Corps, distinguishing between units formed in schools and those formed elsewhere (Reg. 31). Additionally, Regulation 3 amends certain monetary provisions to reflect the decimal currency system, such as converting five shillings to fifty cents and three shillings to thirty cents (Schedule).
These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the Australian Sea Cadet Corps. Firstly, they establish stringent eligibility criteria for cadets and officers, ensuring that only individuals meeting certain nationality and residency conditions can be enrolled or appointed (Reg. 10). This requirement is critical for maintaining the integrity and focus of the Corps on Australian interests. Secondly, the Regulations update the financial allowances for various ranks and ratings within the Corps, ensuring that compensation structures are clear and fair (Reg. 31). These financial provisions are essential for the proper functioning and administration of the Cadet Corps.
Breaches of these Regulations could lead to various civil or criminal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of these Regulations. Generally, under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, which these Regulations operate under, violations could potentially result in administrative actions, fines, or other legal repercussions depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions and any additional guidelines or interpretations provided by the courts or governing authorities.