STATUTORY RULES.
1936. No. 28.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1934.*
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 Defence Act 1903-1934.
Dated this fourth day of March, 1936.
GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Civilian Staff Regulations.†
The Civilian Staff Regulations are amended by inserting in the table in sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 116, after the office of Chief Chemical Engineer, the following particulars:—
Branch. | Office. | Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| | £ | £ |
“Munitions Supply | Manager, Ammunition Factory | 900 | 1,100 |
,, ,, | Manager, Explosives Factory | 900 | 1,100 |
,, ,, | Manager, Small Arms Factory | 900 | 1,100 |
,, ,, | Superintendent, Laboratories | 900 | 1,100.” |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th March, 1936.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 209, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 19, 36, 58 and 86; 1929, Nos. 38, 79 and 102; 1930, Nos. 29, 50, 75, 100 and 139; 1931, Nos. 15, 48, 50 and 60; 1932, Nos. 11, 37, 113 and 126; 1933, Nos. 9, 51, 59 and 86; 1934, Nos. 5, 105 and 144; 1935, No. 106.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
870.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1936 No. 28, enacted on 4 March 1936, represents a legislative instrument made under the Defence Act 1903-1934. This regulation was introduced to amend the Civilian Staff Regulations, specifically to insert new positions within the Munitions Supply branch of the Defence department. The amendment was made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The regulation added roles such as Manager of Ammunition Factory, Manager of Explosives Factory, Manager of Small Arms Factory, and Superintendent of Laboratories, with specified salary ranges, to address the expanding needs of the Defence sector during this period. This legislative amendment aimed to ensure that the Defence department could adequately manage its operations and supply chains by filling these critical roles.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1936, Number 28, amends the Civilian Staff Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1934, providing specific details on salary scales for various positions within munitions supply branches. These regulations apply to civilian staff employed in the defence sector, specifically those in managerial and supervisory roles within ammunition, explosives, and small arms factories, as well as laboratories. The amendment introduces new salary brackets for positions such as the Manager of an Ammunition Factory, an Explosives Factory, and a Small Arms Factory, as well as the Superintendent of Laboratories, with minimum and maximum salaries set at £900 and £1,100 respectively. This regulation applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, as it is an instrument of the federal government, and is intended to standardise the remuneration for these critical roles in the defence industry. The regulation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, implying that all specified positions within the defence sector must adhere to the new salary provisions.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these Regulations concern the amendment of the Civilian Staff Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1934, specifically the insertion of new office positions and their corresponding salaries into the table of Regulation 116 (sub-regulation (1)). These new offices include the Manager of the Ammunition Factory, Manager of the Explosives Factory, Manager of the Small Arms Factory, and the Superintendent of Laboratories, each with a salary range specified between £900 and £1,100 (section 1). This amendment is designed to provide clearer definitions and structures within the civilian staff, ensuring that these critical roles are recognised and appropriately compensated.
The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties it governs. Firstly, it mandates that these newly defined positions adhere to the salary ranges specified, ensuring that remuneration is fair and consistent with other roles within the Defence Act (section 1). Additionally, the Act requires that any appointments to these roles be made in accordance with existing civil service regulations, maintaining a transparent and merit-based process for selecting individuals to fill these positions. Furthermore, these roles must be clearly defined in terms of their duties and responsibilities, ensuring that the operational needs of the Defence Act are met effectively.
Breach of the provisions set out in these Regulations can lead to various consequences. Firstly, any deviation from the specified salary ranges without proper justification or approval could be considered a violation of the Act, potentially leading to disciplinary action against those responsible. Furthermore, if these roles are not filled or are not properly defined, it could lead to operational inefficiencies or failures within the Defence Act. While the specific penalties for these breaches are not detailed within the text, they could include administrative penalties, financial compensation, or even criminal charges in cases of gross misconduct or fraud. The maximum penalties for such offences would be determined by the courts based on the severity and impact of the breach.