Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations (Amendment)

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1980 No. 147

INTERIM DETERMINATION UNDER THE DEFENCE
AMENDMENT ACT 19791

I, the Minister of State for Administrative Services acting for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence, hereby make the following Interim Determination under section 12 of the Defence Amendment Act 1979.

Dated this fourth day of June 1980.

J. E. MCLEAY

Minister of State for Administrative Services

for and on behalf of the

Minister of State for Defence

 

AMENDMENTS OF THE DEFENCE FORCE (FURLOUGH) REGULATIONS2

Salary of a member

 1. Regulation 10 of the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations is amended by 

 (a) omitting from sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (1) regulation and substituting provision;

 (b) omitting from sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2) regulation (second occurring) and substituting provision;

 (c) omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (3) , 24, 40, 76 or 76A and substituting or 40;

 (d) omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (3) , regulation 33, 33A or 34 of the Military Financial Regulations or regulations 553, 553A, 553B, 553C or 556F of the Air Force Regulations;;

 (e) inserting at the end of paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (3) or Determination 0106, Flying Allowance; Determination 0107, Flight Duties Allowance, other than clause 4; Determination 0108, Parachutist Allowance, other than paragraph 3 (b); Determination 0109, Special Air Service Allowance; Determination 0110, Clearance Diving Allowance, other than paragraphs 3 (b) and 3 (c); Determination 0113, Trainee Leaders Allowance; Determination 0114, Married Trainees Allowance; and Determination 0204, Submarine Service Allowance; being Determinations made under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903;;

 (f) omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (3) or 47 of the Military Financial Regulations and substituting of the Military Financial Regulations or a determination under the Military Financial Regulations in relation to service in Antarctica; and

 (g) omitting paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (7) and substituting 

 (a) where the member is granted furlough 

 (i) the day on which the period of furlough begins; or

 (ii) where a member is entitled to Submarine Service Allowance under Determination 0204, Submarine Service Allowance, and who prior to the day on which the period of furlough begins is serving in a posting other than a posting to a seagoing submarine by virtue of having been posted from that submarine for the purpose of proceeding on furlough on compassionate grounds, and immediately following completion of that furlough, is liable to return to a posting to a seagoing submarinethe last day during which the member was serving on that submarine prior to posting for the purpose of proceeding on furlough on compassionate grounds; or.

Application

 2. Subject to clause 3, the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations as amended by paragraphs (a), (b), (e) and (g) of clause 1 shall apply in respect of a grant of furlough that commences, or a payment in lieu of furlough in respect of a member who ceases to be a member 

 (a) in the case of a member of the Air Forceon or after 7 June 1979; and

 (b) in the case of a member of the Navy or Armyon or after 8 June 1979.

Transitional

 3. For the purposes of the amendments to the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations made by paragraph (e) of clause 1 the amount of an allowance referred to in column 2 of the following table, to be included in salary under sub-regulation 10 (3) of those regulations during the period commencing on 

 (a) 7 June 1979 in the case of a member of the Air Force; or

 (b) 8 June 1979 in the case of a member of the Navy or the Army,

and ending on the date of making under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903 of a Determination referred to in column 2 of that table iswhere in respect of that period a member had an entitlement to an allowance under a regulation specified in column 1 of that tablethe amount that would have been payable to the member during that period if he had been entitled during that period to an allowance under a Determination or a provision of a Determination specified in column 2 of that table opposite that regulation.

Column 1

Regulation

Column 2

Determination or provision of a Determination made under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903

Regulation 17 of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations

Determination 0110, Clearance Diving Allowance, other than paragraphs 3 (b) and 3 (c)

Regulation 30 or 79B of the Naval Financial Regulations

Determination 0113, Trainee Leaders Allowance

Regulation 15 of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations

Determination 0204, Submarine Service Allowance

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 June 1980.

2. Statutory Rules 1979 Nos. 21, 256 and 260; 1980 No. 93.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1980 No. 147, titled "INTERIM DETERMINATION UNDER THE DEFENCE AMENDMENT ACT 1979," was enacted to address specific amendments to the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations. This legislative instrument was made by the Minister of State for Administrative Services on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence under section 12 of the Defence Amendment Act 1979. The primary objective of this interim determination is to modify certain provisions of the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations to align them with recent changes in Defence-related allowances and regulations, ensuring that the furlough entitlements of members of the Australian Defence Force are accurately and fairly calculated. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that members of the Defence Force, particularly those in the Air Force, Navy, or Army, receive the correct furlough benefits following the specified dates of June 1979.

Scope and Application

The Interim Determination under the Defence Amendment Act 1979 applies to members of the Australian Defence Force, specifically those in the Air Force, Navy, or Army, who are granted furlough or cease to be a member on or after 7 June 1979 for Air Force members and 8 June 1979 for Navy or Army members. This legislation amends the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations to adjust the salary provisions for members on furlough, incorporating specific determinations made under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903. The amendments cover various allowances such as Flying Allowance, Submarine Service Allowance, and Trainee Leader’s Allowance, among others. These changes ensure that certain allowances are included in the salary during the furlough period and that the transition to new determinations is managed effectively. The Interim Determination extends its reach nationally within Australia, impacting all Defence Force members in accordance with the specified dates and conditions.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Interim Determination under the Defence Amendment Act 1979 pertain to the amendment of the Defence Force (Furlough) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 10 has been amended in several ways. Firstly, references to “regulation” are replaced with “provision” (Regulation 10(1)(c)(i) and (2)(c)(i)). Secondly, certain sections and subsections have been omitted or modified (Regulation 10(3)(b) and (c)). Thirdly, new provisions have been inserted to include various allowances as part of the salary during furlough (Regulation 10(3)(b) and (c)). The amended regulations apply to furloughs commencing on or after 7 June 1979 for Air Force members and 8 June 1979 for Navy or Army members. Transitional provisions have been introduced to determine the amount of allowances payable during a specified period until a determination under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903 is made. The amendments impose several obligations on the parties involved. Firstly, they require that the specified furlough regulations be followed for members who commence furlough on or after the specified dates. Secondly, they necessitate the inclusion of certain allowances in the salary of members during furlough, as outlined in the transitional provisions table. These allowances include, but are not limited to, Clearance Diving Allowance, Trainee Leader’s Allowance, and Submarine Service Allowance. These obligations are designed to ensure that members receive appropriate compensation during furlough, in accordance with the new regulations. The Interim Determination does not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for breach within its text. However, under the Defence Amendment Act 1979, breaches of regulations or non-compliance with the determinations could potentially lead to civil or criminal consequences. The severity of such consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, and could include fines, imprisonment, or other penalties as prescribed by relevant laws. The maximum penalties would be determined according to the specific provisions of the Defence Amendment Act 1979 and any other applicable legislation.

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