STATUTORY RULES.
1920. No. 11.
REGULATION UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS’ REPATRIATION ACT 1917–1918.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1917–18, to come into operation as from 1st. December, 1919.
Dated this sixteenth day of January, 1920.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN,
Minister of State for Repatriation.
Amendment of Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Regulations 1919.
(Statutory Rules 1919, No. 123, as amended by Statutory Rules 1919, Nos. 263, 274, 276, 278, 290, and 295.)
Regulation 37 of the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (b) the figures and letter “52s.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “57s.”;
(b) by omitting from paragraph (c) the figures and letters “55s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letters “60s. 6d.”;
(c) by omitting from paragraph (d) the figures and letter “59s.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “64s.”;
(d) by omitting from paragraph (e) the figures and letters “62s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letters “67s. 6d.”; and
(e) by omitting from paragraph (f) the figures and letter “66s.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “69s.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1920, No. 11, is a legislative instrument made under the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1917–1918, enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This regulation was introduced to address the need to adjust financial parameters within the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Regulations 1919, ensuring that the financial provisions remain current and reflective of the economic conditions of the time. The objective of this amendment is to update the monetary figures specified in Regulation 37 of the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Regulations 1919, ensuring that the benefits provided to soldiers and their families are commensurate with prevailing economic standards. This legislative instrument aims to enhance the efficacy and fairness of the financial support provided to those who have served in the Australian military.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1920, No. 11, made under the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1917–1918, outlines amendments to the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Regulations 1919. These regulations primarily apply to ex-service personnel and their dependents who are eligible for repatriation benefits under the Act. The regulations are intended to adjust the financial allowances for specific categories of service-related disabilities, ensuring that the benefits provided remain relevant to the economic conditions of the time. The scope of this legislation is limited to the Commonwealth, meaning it applies nationally across Australia and does not vary by state or territory. The exclusions and exemptions within the regulations are primarily focused on the specific categories of disabilities and the corresponding financial adjustments, which are detailed in the amended Regulation 37. Any further extensions or restrictions of the application of these regulations may be introduced through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations (Regulation 37) pertain to the amendment of financial figures within the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Regulations 1919. Specifically, Regulation 37 involves the replacement of certain monetary amounts with updated figures. For example, Regulation 37(a) replaces the amount “52s.” with “57s.” in paragraph (b), and similarly adjusts other amounts in subsequent paragraphs (Regulation 37(b) to (e)). These amendments are intended to update the financial provisions in line with current economic standards, ensuring that the amounts provided for various benefits and allowances are fair and reflective of contemporary values.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations primarily affect the Department of Repatriation and its officers. They must ensure that the updated financial figures are correctly reflected in all relevant documentation, policies, and practices concerning the provision of benefits to soldiers and their dependants. This includes updating internal records, informing relevant stakeholders of the changes, and ensuring that all payments and allowances are disbursed according to the new figures. The Regulations mandate that these updates be implemented efficiently and accurately to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the benefits system.
Should there be any breaches of these Regulations, particularly in the failure to implement the updated financial provisions accurately and timely, there could be serious consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within the text of these Regulations, breaches of statutory requirements under the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1917-1918 could potentially result in civil or criminal penalties. Such penalties might include fines, imprisonment, or other legal actions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the discretion of the courts.