STATUTORY RULES.
1931. No. 60.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1927.
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 Defence Act 1903-1927, to come into operation as from the dates specified.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of May, 1931.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. B. CHIFLEY
Minister of State for Defence.
Regulations for Civilian Staff (Other than Government Factories) under Defence Act, Section 63.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 209, as amended to date.)
Amendments.
1. Regulation 117a of the Civilian Staff Regulations is amended—
(a) by deleting from Table “A” the figures “281”, “317”,
“12”, shown opposite the office of “Caretaker, Grade I.” and inserting in their stead the figures “276”, “300”, “8”.
To come into operation as from 27th March, 1931.
(b) by deleting from Table “A” the following paragraphs.—
“Any officer occupying an office designated in the above table who, under the Regulations in operation immediately prior to 1st July, 1926, was in receipt of a higher salary than is now prescribed shall continue to receive such higher salary so long as he occupies the office and performs the duties in respect of which such salary was granted.
Any officer who, under the Regulations in force immediately prior to 1st April, 1927, was classified as Adult Messenger shall continue to receive the salary paid to him under those Regulations so long as he continues to perform the duties in respect of which such salary was granted.”
To come into operation as from 16th April, 1931.
2. Regulation 117c is amended by adding at the end thereof the following words:—
“or to any officer or temporary employee of the Physical Training Staff.”
To come into operation as from 16th April, 1931.
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1931 No. 60, enacted under the Defence Act 1903-1927, was introduced by the Governor-General in Council to amend the Regulations for Civilian Staff (Other than Government Factories). The primary objective of these regulations was to adjust the salaries and classifications of certain civilian staff within the Defence Department. This legislative instrument was enacted to ensure that the civilian staff regulations remained current and reflective of any changes in the Defence Act over the years. The Parliament authorised these amendments to address discrepancies and maintain consistency in the compensation and duties of civilian staff, thereby ensuring effective and efficient administration within the Defence framework.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927, specifically Statutory Rules 1931 No. 60, pertain to civilian staff employed under the Defence Act, excluding those who work in government factories. These regulations cover the salaries and conditions of employment for civilian staff, including caretakers and members of the physical training staff. The regulations are applicable to officers and temporary employees within the designated roles. The changes to these regulations, effective from March 27, 1931, and April 16, 1931, primarily involve adjustments to salary figures and the removal of certain salary clauses that allowed for continued higher payments based on prior service. Additionally, the regulations now extend to any officer or temporary employee of the physical training staff. The reach of these regulations is national, given that they are promulgated under Commonwealth law and affect civilian staff employed across Defence-related roles throughout Australia. Any further application or interpretation of these regulations can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, but the primary scope remains the administration of civilian staff salaries and employment conditions under the Defence Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927 concern amendments to the Civilian Staff Regulations, particularly in relation to salary adjustments and the classification of certain staff members. Section 1(a) of the Regulations adjusts the figures in Table "A" for the office of "Caretaker, Grade I," reducing them from "281", "317", "12" to "276", "300", "8" respectively, effective from 27 March 1931. Section 1(b) removes specific provisions that allowed certain officers to continue receiving higher salaries or specific classifications based on prior regulations, effective from 16 April 1931. Additionally, Section 2 amends Regulation 117c to include officers or temporary employees of the Physical Training Staff, also effective from 16 April 1931.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on civilian staff within the Defence Act framework. They mandate that the new salary figures for the Caretaker, Grade I position must be adhered to as per the amendment. Furthermore, they remove the special provisions that allowed certain officers to retain higher salaries or classifications based on previous regulations. This necessitates that all civilian staff must now comply with the updated salary structures and classifications as prescribed in the Regulations. The inclusion of Physical Training Staff officers and temporary employees in Regulation 117c also means these individuals must now meet the criteria and conditions specified in the amended Regulations.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in breaches that carry civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the Regulations, breaches of Defence Act Regulations typically result in administrative penalties, fines, or other corrective actions as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities. In severe cases, continued non-compliance may lead to disciplinary actions against the individuals or entities involved, potentially including termination of employment or legal action under the Defence Act. The precise nature and extent of the penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the discretion of the administering authority.