Chief of Joint Capabilities (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2019

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Chief of Joint Capabilities (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2019

 

Part V of the Defence Act 1903

 

 

I, Air Marshal Warren McDonald, AM, CSC, Chief of Joint Capabilities, approve payments to ADF Cadets under the authority of the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019.

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Dated this 19th day of January 2019   

 

Signed by

W.G. McDonald AM, CSC

Air Marshal

Chief of Joint Capabilities

 

 

 

 

 


1 Revocation of previous approvals and authorisations

I revoke the instrument Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016.  

 

2 Approval of payments – standard applications

The following Defence personnel may make payments, in accordance with the amounts set out in Table 1, to officers and instructors of cadets in the ADF Cadets who have applied under subsection 6(1) of the Defence (Payment to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019, and within the timeframe outlined in subsection 6(4), for payment of a daily amount or an expense that has been incurred in respect of participation in activities of the ADF Cadets.

  • For Australian Navy Cadets: Director General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves, Director Australian Navy Cadets, National Flotilla Manager and appointed Flotilla Support Officers in the Cadets Branch Navy.
  • For Australian Army Cadets: Commander Australian Army Cadets, an Army Officer of the rank of Major or higher, or an APS Defence employee of the grade of APS6 or higher in the Headquarters Australian Army Cadets.
  • For Australian Air Force Cadets: Director General Cadets - Air Force and a member with the rank of Wing Commander or higher (or Defence APS equivalent) in the Cadets Branch Air Force.

 

Table 1: Daily amount and payments for pre-approved travel and meal expenses for officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the ADF Cadets  

 

Column 1

 

Column 2

Officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the Australian Navy Cadets (ANC)

Officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the Australian Army Cadets (AAC)

Officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)

 

Daily rate for full day

Captain (ANC)

Colonel (AAC)

Group Captain (AAFC)

$337.58

Commander (ANC)

Lieutenant Colonel (AAC)

Wing Commander (AAFC)

$288.48

Lieutenant Commander (ANC)

Major (AAC)

Squadron Leader (AAFC)

$205.28

Lieutenant (ANC)

Captain (AAC)

Flight Lieutenant (AAFC)

$162.86

Sub-Lieutenant (ANC)

Lieutenant (AAC)

Flying Officer (AAFC)

$137.00

Acting Sub-Lieutenant (ANC)

Second Lieutenant (AAC)

Pilot Officer (AAFC)

$128.65

Warrant Officer (ANC)

Warrant Officer Class 1 (AAC)

Warrant Officer (AAFC)

$169.31

Chief Petty Officer (ANC)

Warrant Officer Class 2 (AAC)

Flight Sergeant (AAFC)

$156.37

 

Staff Sergeant (AAC)

 

$151.31

Petty Officer (ANC)

Sergeant (AAC)

Sergeant (AAFC)

$135.87

Leading Seaman (ANC)

Corporal (AAC)

Corporal (AAFC)

$118.14

 

Lance Corporal (AAC)

 

$109.11

Able Seaman (ANC)

Private (AAC)

  1. Leading Aircraftman (AAFC)
  2. Leading Aircraftwoman (AAFC)

$106.97

Seaman (ANC)

Recruit (AAC)

  1. Aircraftman (AAFC)
  2. Aircraftwoman (AAFC)

$104.88

Payments for pre-approved travel and meal expenses

An eligible officer of cadets or instructor of cadets in the ADF Cadets may seek payments in relation to these expenses at the same rate as a member of the ADF with the same rank and in the same circumstances as the person.

 

 

For the purpose of calculating the daily amount, 6 or more hours on any day counts as a full day.  Between 2 and 6 hours on any day counts as a part day.  Each part day is paid at half the daily rate.  Less than 2 hours on any day does not receive a daily amount.  

ADF members on continuous full time service who participate in a cadet activity will not be entitled to any payments under this determination unless they are accepted as officers of cadets or instructors of cadets and are participating in a cadet activity in that capacity. A member of the ADF Reserves who is in receipt of Reserve pay for participating in a cadet activity will not be entitled to any payments under this determination. 

Note: Defence is required to withhold an amount for taxation purposes from the payments made to officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in accordance with tax ruling of 23 December 2014.  

 

2 Approval of payments – authorised persons to make non-standard payments

For the purpose of section 10 of the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019, I authorise the following Defence personnel to do the things outlined in subsection 10(a), 10(b) and 10(c) of the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019:

 

  • For Australian Navy Cadets: Director-General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves and a member with the rank of Commander or higher (or Defence APS equivalent) in the Cadets Branch Navy.
  • For Australian Army Cadets: Commander Australian Army Cadets, an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or higher, or an Defence APS employee of the grade of Executive Level One or higher in the Headquarters Australian Army Cadets.
  • For Australian Air Force Cadets: Director-General Cadet - Air Force and a member with the rank of Wing Commander or higher (or Defence APS equivalent) in the Cadets Branch Air Force.

 

Overview

The Chief of Joint Capabilities (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2019, enacted in 2019, serves to streamline and formalise the process of approving payments to officers and instructors of cadets within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadets. This notifiable instrument was introduced to address the need for a clear and consistent framework governing the approval and disbursement of payments to cadet officers and instructors, ensuring that these payments are made in accordance with the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019. The enactment of this instrument by the relevant Defence authority aims to uphold the policy objective of providing appropriate financial support to cadet officers and instructors, thereby enhancing their capacity to engage effectively in cadet activities. This legislative measure also includes the revocation of previous approvals and authorisations, thereby replacing outdated frameworks with the current, more precise determination.

Scope and Application

The Chief of Joint Capabilities (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2019 serves to authorise specific Defence personnel to make payments to officers and instructors of cadets within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadets, as per the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019. This instrument applies to Defence personnel who are eligible to make such payments to cadet officers and instructors who have submitted applications in accordance with the outlined provisions. The payments are applicable to officers and instructors of Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, and Australian Air Force Cadets, with different authorised personnel for each branch based on their rank or equivalent grade within the Defence Public Service. The daily rates for these payments vary according to the rank of the cadet officer or instructor. The instrument also specifies the conditions for calculating payments for full or part days and addresses the taxation obligations for these payments. Notably, ADF members on continuous full-time service or ADF Reserve members receiving Reserve pay for participating in cadet activities are excluded from eligibility for these payments unless they are accepted as officers or instructors of cadets. This notifiable instrument has a national reach within Australia and operates under the Defence Act 1903, with its scope potentially being extended or restricted by subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Chief of Joint Capabilities (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2019, as detailed in Part V of the Defence Act 1903, outlines the specific provisions and authorities related to payments made to officers and instructors of cadets within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadets. This legislation revokes the previous instrument, Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016, and establishes new standards for approving payments to ADF Cadet officers and instructors. According to section 2 of the legislation, certain Defence personnel are authorised to make payments in accordance with specified amounts outlined in Table 1 for different ranks within the Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, and Australian Air Force Cadets. Payments can be made for a daily amount or expenses incurred during cadet activities, provided these applications are made under subsection 6(1) of the Defence (Payment to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019 and within the timeframe specified in subsection 6(4). The obligations imposed by this Act on Defence personnel include adhering to the specified daily rates and conditions for payments, ensuring that payments are only made to eligible officers and instructors of cadets, and ensuring that Defence withholds the appropriate amount for taxation purposes from these payments. This withholding is in line with the tax ruling of 23 December 2014. Additionally, the Act mandates that ADF members on continuous full-time service or ADF Reserve members receiving Reserve pay for participating in cadet activities are not eligible for these payments unless they are participating in their capacity as officers of cadets or instructors of cadets. Breaches of this legislation can result in serious consequences. Unauthorized payments or failure to adhere to the specified conditions for payments can lead to civil or criminal penalties. The specific consequences and penalties for non-compliance are detailed in the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2019, but generally, any unauthorised financial transactions or breaches of payment protocols can result in disciplinary actions, fines, or other legal repercussions. The maximum penalties for such offences are not explicitly stated in this legislation but would be outlined in the relevant Defence regulations and policies.

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