STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 206.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1918.
Regulations for the Conduct and Management of Government Factories.
Amendments.
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 1903-18, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this fourteenth day of August, 1919.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. J. RUSSELL,
Acting Minister of State for Defence.
Regulations for the Conduct and Management of Government Factories.
Amendments.
Amend regulation 2 by adding the following:—“Provided that, with the approval of the Minister, he may delegate any of his powers or duties to another officer.”
Amend regulation 43 (1) by adding the words—“provided that any employee whose ordinary hours of duty are 44 per week shall be entitled to leave of absence for 88 hours per annum.”
Amend regulation 81 by inserting the word “three” in lieu of “six” wherever it occurs in this regulation.
Amend regulation 93 by deleting the scale of rates shown therein and inserting the following:—
Salary. From— To— | Daily. | Daily Allowance after One Week’s Residence in Same Place. | Hourly Rate. |
| s. | d. | s. | d. | |
Over £600.............. | 17 | 6 | 15 | 0 | One twenty-fourth of daily rate for each hour when officer, foreman, or employee is absent for more than one-fourth of a day. |
£501........£600...... | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
£301........£500...... | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
£300 and under........... | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
Amend regulation 94 by deleting the scale of rates shown therein and inserting the following:—
| Salary. | Allowance per Week. | |
| | £ | s. | d. | |
| Over £500................................... | 2 | 12 | 6 | |
| Over £310 and under £500......................... | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Over £156 and under £310......................... | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| Under £156.................................. | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1919, No. 206, pertain to the Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, specifically addressing the Conduct and Management of Government Factories. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislation aims to amend existing regulations to better manage the workforce in government factories during the period of the Defence Act's operation. The primary objective, as stated in the text, is to make necessary adjustments to improve the operational efficiency and management of government-run factories, including delegation of powers, employee leave entitlements, and the revision of salary scales and allowances. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated regulatory measures to align with the changing requirements of government factories under the Defence Act.
Scope and Application
The Regulations for the Conduct and Management of Government Factories, as amended by Statutory Rules 1919 No. 206 under the Defence Act 1903-18, govern the operational standards and personnel management within government factories established for defence purposes. These regulations apply to all officers, employees, and contractors operating within these facilities, establishing specific protocols for the conduct of duties, leave entitlements, and salary scales. The amendments to these regulations introduce changes to delegation of powers, increased leave entitlements for employees with higher weekly hours, reduced waiting periods for allowances, and revised salary scales based on employee earnings. The regulations extend across the Commonwealth, applying uniformly to all government factories involved in defence activities. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds explicitly stated within these amendments; however, the scope of the regulations inherently applies only to entities and individuals involved in the specified government factories. The ability to extend or restrict the application of these regulations through subordinate instruments is implied but not explicitly mentioned in these amendments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations amend existing provisions under the Defence Act 1903-18, specifically targeting the conduct and management of government factories. The Regulations introduce changes to delegation of powers, employee leave entitlements, and salary scales. Regulation 2 now allows the Minister to delegate powers or duties to another officer, provided that this is approved by the Minister (reg. 2). Regulation 43(1) is amended to ensure that employees working 44 hours per week are entitled to 88 hours of leave per annum (reg. 43(1)). Regulation 81 changes the frequency of a specified action from every six periods to every three periods (reg. 81). Regulation 93 updates the salary scale, introducing new daily rates and allowances based on salary brackets (reg. 93). Regulation 94 adjusts weekly allowances according to salary levels (reg. 94).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on government factory managers and employees. Managers are required to obtain Ministerial approval before delegating any powers or duties to other officers (reg. 2). Employees working 44 hours per week are entitled to 88 hours of leave per annum, a right that must be honoured by their employers (reg. 43(1)). The frequency of certain administrative actions is now dictated by the Regulations, requiring adherence to the new three-period cycle instead of the previous six (reg. 81). The salary scales and allowances outlined in Regulations 93 and 94 must be strictly followed, with appropriate compensation and benefits provided according to the new rates (regs. 93 and 94).
Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific penalties for breaches are not detailed within the Regulations themselves, non-compliance could potentially lead to disciplinary action, financial penalties, or other legal consequences under the Defence Act 1903-18 or other applicable laws. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant provisions in other legislation.