Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations (Amendment)

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1979 No. 5

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903, THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910 AND THE AIR FORCE ACT 19231

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of January 1979.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

D. J. KILLEN

Minister of State for Defence

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AMENDMENTS OF THE DEFENCE FORCE (RESERVES) (FINANCIAL) REGULATIONS2

Pay of certain officers

1. Regulation 4 of the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations is amended by omitting the table and substituting the following table:

Column 1	Column 2
Appointment	Rate per year
	$
Inspector-General of Reserves.......................	8,853
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Major-General is provided in that establishment	8,517
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Brigadier is provided in that establishment	7,271
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 2nd Military District............	8,592
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 3rd Military District............	8,592
Colonel, Medical, 1st Division.......................	8,592
Chaplain-General–
Anglican...................................	5,467
Roman Catholic..............................	5,467
Presbyterian.................................	4,374
Uniting Church in Australia.......................	4,374
United Churches..............................	4,374
Jewish.....................................	2,734

Schedules 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7

2. Schedules 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations are repealed and the following Schedules substituted:

SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 7

OFFICERS OTHER THAN OFFICERS WHO HOLD AN APPOINTMENT SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 4 OR ARE OFFICERS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULES 3 AND 4

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Acting Sub-Lieutenant...	Second Lieutenant..	Pilot Officer......	26.80
Sub-Lieutenant–	Lieutenant—	Flying Officer–
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	28.93
2 years...........	2 years.......	2 years........	31.47
Lieutenant—	Captain—	Flight Lieutenant–
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	34.02
2 years...........	2 years.......	2 years.......	36.58
4 years...........	4 years.......	4 years.......	39.14
Lieutenant-Commander–	Major–	Squadron Leader–
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	41.71
2 years...........	2 years.......	2 years.......	43.82
4 years...........	4 years.......	4 years.......	45.93
Commander–	Lieutenant-Colonel–	Wing Commander–
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	48.05
2 years...........	2 years.......	2 years.......	51.35
Captain–	Colonel–	Group Captain–
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	54.66
2 years...........	2 years.......	2 years.......	57.94
	Brigadier........	...........	69.80
	Major-General.....	...........	81.75

SCHEDULE 3 Regulation 7

MEDICAL OFFICERS AND DENTAL OFFICERS

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Lieutenant—	Captain—	Flight Lieutenant—
Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	Under 2 years..	48.24
2 years........	2 years.......	2 years.......	52.27
4 years........	4 years.......	4 years.......	56.31
Lieutenant-Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	Under 2 years..	60.35
2 years ........	2 years.......	2 years.......	63.41
4 years........	4 years.......	4 years.......	66.47
Commander.......	Lieutenant-Colonel.	Wing Commander..	75.69
Captain..........	Colonel.........	Group Captain....	82.24

SCHEDULE 4 Regulation 7

CHAPLAINS

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Chaplain–	Chaplain, 4th Class–	Chaplain–
Under 2years...	Under 2 years......	Under2years.......	34.02
2 years.......	2 years ..........	2 years ..........	36.58

SCHEDULE 4—continued

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount $
	Chaplain, 3rd Class—
4 years....	Under4years....	4 years...........	39.14
8 years....	4 years........	8 years...........	41.71
12 years...	8 years........	12 years..........	43.82
16 years...	12 years.......	16 years..........	46.33
20 years...	16 years.......	20 years..........	48.84
		Principal Air Chaplain...	51.35

SCHEDULE 5 Regulation 8

MEMBERS OTHER THAN OFFICERS AND MEMBERS UNDERGOING TRAINING IN A CAPACITY REFERRED TO IN SCHEDULE 7

Part I

Ranks	Amount
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay
			level	level	level	level	level	level
Navy	Army	Air Force	1	2	3	4	5	6
			$	$	$	$	$	$
Seaman..	Private...	Aircraftman.	18.77	19.71	20.60	21.50	22.39	23.28
Able Seaman	Lance Corporal	Leading Aircraftman	19.25	20.17	21.06	21.97	22.85	23.74
Leading Seaman	Corporal..	Corporal...	20.14	21.03	21.92	22.82	23.70	24.60

Part II

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Petty Officer–	Sergeant–	Sergeant–
Under 2 years..	Under 2 years..	Under 2 years....	21.37
2 years......	2 years......	2 years.........	23.01
4 years......	4 years......	4 years.........	24.55
6 years......	6 years......	6 years.........	26.29

Part III

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Artificer, 1st Class–	Staff Sergeant–	Flight Sergeant—
Under 2 years..	Under 2 years......	Under 2.....	27.52
2 years.......	2 years...........	2 years......	29.03
Chief Petty Officer–	Warrant Officer, Class 2–
Under 2 years..	Under 2 years......	4 years......	30.54
2 years.......	2 years...........	6 years......	32.05
Warrant Officer–	Warrant Officer, Class 1 –	Warrant Officer–
Under 2 years..	Under 2 years......	Under 2 years.	33.56
2 years.......	2 years...........	2 years......	35.05

SCHEDULE 7 Regulation 9

MEMBERS UNDERGOING TRAINING

Item	Training capacities	Amount
		$
1	Recruits during basic recruit training...............	17.50
2	Members who hold the rank of Private in the Army or an equivalent rank and who have not completed their category training, or their military trade or skill test	18.77
3	Members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit other than a member referred to in item 4	18.05
4	Members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit and who have completed a degree course	19.49

3. The Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations as Application amended by regulations 1 and 2 apply in relation to service by—

(a) members of the Navy and of the Army—after 21 December 1978; and

(b) members of the Air Force—after 20 December 1978.

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 31 January 1979.

2. Statutory Rules 1976 No. 16 as amended by Statutory Rules 1976 Nos. 41, 75, 82, 137, 198 and 264; 1977 Nos. 81, 97, 160, 174 and 280; and 1978 Nos. 5, 51, 117 and 240.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1979 No. 5, titled "Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923," were enacted to revise the financial regulations governing the pay of officers in the Australian Defence Force, specifically addressing the remuneration of reserve officers. These regulations were made under the authority of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary aim of these regulations was to provide updated pay rates for various ranks and roles within the Defence Force, ensuring that compensation structures were fair and reflective of current economic conditions and service demands. The amendments and schedules introduced in these regulations detail the specific pay rates for officers across different branches and ranks, thereby addressing the gap in outdated financial provisions for reserve officers within the Defence Force.

Scope and Application

The Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations, established under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, govern financial matters related to the Defence Force Reserves. These regulations apply to members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force, with specific application dates for each branch. The regulations detail the pay scales for various officer ranks and positions, including specific allowances for chaplains and medical officers. Furthermore, they outline pay rates for enlisted personnel based on rank and years of service. These regulations were last amended in 1979, with the changes taking effect from December 1978 for the Army and Navy, and December 1978 for the Air Force. The detailed schedules provide comprehensive information on the remuneration for different roles within the Defence Force Reserves, ensuring that all members are compensated appropriately based on their rank, role, and years of service.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923 primarily concern amendments to the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations. These amendments are detailed in the regulations, which revise pay rates for certain officers and the structure of pay scales for various ranks and roles within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The key sections, such as regulation 1, specify the amendment of pay rates for specific appointments (section 1), while regulation 2 outlines the replacement of existing schedules with new ones detailing pay rates for officers, medical and dental officers, chaplains, and other members (section 2). These Regulations impose clear obligations on the parties governed by them, primarily the members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force. The regulations define the pay rates for various ranks and roles, ensuring that members are compensated according to their position, years of service, and specific duties. The obligation extends to updating the financial tables in Schedules 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 to reflect these changes. The ADF members and their employers must adhere to these new pay structures when determining compensation. Breaching these regulations could result in legal consequences. Although the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to the stipulated pay rates could lead to disputes and potential legal action. The consequences might include financial penalties, reinstatement of previous pay scales, or other corrective measures deemed necessary by the relevant authorities. The exact penalties, however, would depend on the specific circumstances and the interpretation by the courts or relevant administrative bodies.

Area of Law: Defence & Security Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Repeal & Amendment; Regulatory Standards

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