STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 178.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Regulations for the Conduct and Management of Government Factories and the Employment of Persons under Section 63, Sub-sections (1) and (2) of the Defence Acts—Regulations 65 (1), 65 (2), and 66 (2).
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 should come, into immediate operation, and further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the 1st day of March, 1914, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this fourteenth day of December, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
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Regulations for the Conduct and Management of Government Factories and the Employment of Persons under Section 63 Sub-sections (1) and (2) of the Defence Acts.
Amendments.
Regulation 65 (1) which reads—
“65. (1) Every officer shall be entitled, if of the age of 21 years, to a salary of £126 per annum,”
is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“65. (1) Every officer shall be entitled, if of the age of 21 years, to a salary of £110 per annum.”
Regulation 65 (2) which reads—
“65. (2) An officer whose salary has been increased to £126 per annum under this Regulation shall not be entitled to further increases until such time as he would have received that amount in the ordinary course of progression through the subdivisions of his class,”
is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“65. (2) An officer who has been paid salary at the rate of One hundred and ten pounds per annum by reason of having reached the age of 21 years, shall not be entitled to further increase of
salary until such time as he would have become eligible for such increase in the ordinary course of progression through the sub-divisions of his class, but upon the approval of the Secretary he may be granted an allowance at the rate of Sixteen pounds per annum, and such allowance may be increased at the end of each succeeding twelve months at the rate of Twelve pounds per annum. Officers of 22 years of age or over in receipt of salary of not less than £126 per annum, and not more than £150 per annum, may be paid on the approval of the Secretary an allowance not exceeding £12 per annum, and such allowance may be increased at the end of each succeeding twelve months by an amount not exceeding £12 per annum, provided that the total amount payable to an officer by way of salary with allowance under this Regulation shall not exceed One hundred and fifty-six pounds per annum.”
Regulation 66 (2) which reads—
“66. (2) Increments shall be payable from the first day of the month following the date upon which they accrue,”
is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“66. (2) Increments shall be payable from the first day of the month following the date they accrue, provided that any increase of salary accruing through an officer reaching twenty-one years of age shall be paid from the officer’s twenty-first birthday.
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, enacted in 1914, were introduced to manage the conduct and operations of government factories as well as the employment conditions of personnel. These regulations, which were certified by the Governor-General in accordance with advice from the Federal Executive Council, address the urgency in restructuring the salary and allowance provisions for officers. The primary objective stated within the text is to revise the salary structures and allowances, ensuring a controlled increase in financial compensation for officers based on their age and position. The regulations aim to streamline the financial provisions to align with the evolving needs and constraints of the time, reflecting a policy objective to ensure efficiency and fairness within the employment conditions of government factory personnel.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 apply specifically to the conduct and management of government factories and the employment of persons within these factories, as outlined in sections 63, subsections (1) and (2) of the Defence Acts. These regulations govern the remuneration of officers employed in these factories, setting forth the salary structure, increments, and allowances that are permissible. The regulations pertain to officers who have attained the age of 21 and are employed within the scope of these factories, ensuring that their employment conditions are clearly defined and regulated under the authority of the Defence Act. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, as they are enacted under federal authority. There are no explicit exclusions mentioned in the text, but the regulations are inherently limited to the specified conditions of employment and remuneration within government factories as per the Defence Act. Furthermore, the regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as needed to address specific circumstances or amendments.
Key Provisions
The primary provisions of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 address the salary structure for officers in government factories, specifically amending the rates and conditions under Regulations 65 (1), 65 (2), and 66 (2). Regulation 65 (1) now stipulates that officers aged 21 and over are entitled to a salary of £110 per annum, a reduction from the previous £126 per annum. Regulation 65 (2) outlines that officers who receive the reduced salary of £110 per annum are not eligible for further salary increases until they would have naturally progressed through the subdivisions of their class, but they may receive an allowance of £16 per annum, which can increase by £12 per annum every year, subject to the Secretary’s approval. Officers aged 22 and over, earning between £126 and £150 per annum, may also receive an allowance up to £12 per annum, increasing by £12 annually, with the total salary and allowance not exceeding £156 per annum. Regulation 66 (2) ensures that any salary increments are payable from the first day of the month following their accrual, with specific mention that any increase due to an officer reaching the age of 21 will be paid from their 21st birthday.
The Regulations impose several obligations on both the officers and the government. Officers are subject to the new salary structure, with the potential to receive allowances under certain conditions and subject to the Secretary’s approval. The government, on the other hand, must ensure that the salary and allowances are disbursed correctly and timely, in accordance with the specified conditions. The Secretary holds the authority to approve or deny allowances, thus playing a crucial role in the implementation of these Regulations.
Failure to comply with the Regulations can lead to various consequences. Although the specific Offences, Penalties, or Civil/Criminal Consequences are not detailed in the provided text, it is implied that any non-compliance with the stipulated salary structures and allowance conditions could potentially result in disciplinary actions or legal repercussions. The exact penalties, however, would need to be referenced from the broader Defence Act 1903-1912 or subsequent legislative amendments. The text does not provide maximum penalties, but it is clear that adherence to the Regulations is mandatory and non-compliance may attract sanctions as defined under the overarching Defence Act.