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

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Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1211

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Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations2 (Amendment)

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 1 June 1981

K. NEWMAN

Minister of State for Administrative Services for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence

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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
	$
Chief of the Army Reserve...........................	11,141
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Major General is provided in that establishment	10,717
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Brigadier is provided in that establishment	9,145
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 2nd Military District.............	10,373
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 3rd Military District.............	10,373
Colonel, Medical, 1st Division........................	10,373

Column 1	Column 2
Appointment	Rate per year
	$
Chaplain General— Anglican.....................................	6,889
Roman Catholic.................................	6,889
Presbyterian...................................	5,511
Uniting Church in Australia.........................	5,511
United Churches................................	5,511
Jewish.......................................	3,445

Repeal of 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 Schedules 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations are repealed and the following Schedules substituted: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....	33.67
Sub Lieutenant—	Lieutenant—	Flying Officer—
Under 2 years.....	Under 2 years....	Under 2 years...	36.45
2 years..........	2 years........	2 years........	39.62
Lieutenant—	Captain—	Flight Lieutenant—
Under 2 years.....	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	42.79
2 years..........	2 years.......	2 years.......	46.05
4 years	4 years.......	4 years.......	49.31
Lieutenant Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years.....	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	52.57
2 years..........	2 years.......	2 years.......	55.20
4 years..........	4 years.......	4 years.......	57.83
Commander—	Lieutenant Colonel—	Wing Commander—
Under 2 years.....	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	60.47
2 years..........	2 years.......	2 years.......	64.63
Captain—	Colonel—	Group Captain—
Under 2 years.....	Under 2 years...	Under 2 years..	68.79
2 years..........	2 years.......	2 years.......	72.83
	Brigadier.......	.............	87.78
	Major General...	.............	102.87

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...	58.24
2 years.......	2 years........	2 years........	63.11
4 years.......	4 years........	4 years........	67.98
Lieutenant Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years..	Under 2 years....	Under 2 years...	72.85
2 years.......	2 years........	2 years........	76.55
4 years.......	4 years........	4 years........	80.25
Commander....	Lieutenant Colonel.	Wing Commander.	91.38
Captain.......	Colonel.........	Group Captain....	99.29

SCHEDULE 4 Regulation 7

CHAPLAINS

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
Chaplain—	Chaplain, 4th Class—	Chaplain—	$
Under 2 years	Under 2 years....	Under 2 years...	42.79
2 years.......	2 years........	2 years........	46.05
	Chaplain, 3rd Class—
4 years.......	Under 4 years....	4 years........	49.31
8 years.......	4 years........	8 years........	52.57
12 years......	8 years........	12 years.......	55.20
16 years......	12 years.......	16 years.......	58.34
20 years......	16 years.......	20 years.......	61.48
		Principal Air Chaplain	64.63

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.
Able Seaman	Lance....	Leading....	23.61	24.77	25.91	27.04	28.16	29.30
	Corporal	Aircraftman	24.22	25.36	26.50	27.64	28.17	29.89
Leading
Seaman.	Corporal..	Corporal...	25.29	26.43	27.58	28.71	29.84	30.96

SCHEDULE 5–continued

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....	26.90
2 years.......	2 years........	2 years........	28.98
4 years.......	4 years........	4 years........	30.91
6 years.......	6 years.......	6 years.......	33.08

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 years....	34.60
2 years.......	2 years........	2 years........	36.48
Chief Petty Class—	Warrant Officer, Class 2—
Under 2 years..	Under 2 years..	4 years.......	38.37
2 years.......	2 years.......	6 years.......	40.29
Warrant Officer—	Warrant Officer, Class 1—	Warrant Officer—
Under 2 years....	Under 2 years....	Under 2 years....	40.22
2 years........	2 years........	2 years........	44.15

SCHEDULE 7 Regulation 9

MEMBERS UNDERGOING TRAINING

Item	Training capacities	Amount
1	Recruits during basic recruit training................	22.01
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	23.61
3	Members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit other than a member referred to in item 4	22.70
4	Members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit and who have completed a degree course	24.52

Application

3. The Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations as amended by this Determination apply in relation to service by members on or after 7 May 1981.

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 4 June 1981.

2. Statutory Rules 1976 No. 16 as amended to date. For previous amendments see Note 2 to Statutory Rules 1981 No. 11 and see also Statutory Rules 1981 Nos. 11, 20 94, and 114.

Overview

The Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations 1981 (Amendment) Interim Determination was made under section 12 of the Defence Amendment Act 1979 by the Minister of State for Administrative Services acting on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence. The purpose of this amendment was to update the financial rates for various appointments within the Defence Force Reserves and to repeal and substitute several schedules of the original regulations to better reflect the current pay structure and service conditions. The Interim Determination, which applies to service by members on or after 7 May 1981, was designed to ensure that the financial regulations governing the Defence Force Reserves are current and reflective of the roles and responsibilities of the personnel involved. This amendment aimed to provide clarity and consistency in the financial compensation for officers and enlisted members within the reserves.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1211, which amend the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations, apply to members of the Australian Defence Force reserves who are employed on or after 7 May 1981. These regulations determine the financial entitlements for specific appointments and ranks within the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves, including officers and enlisted members. The regulations establish pay rates for various ranks and positions, and they also include provisions for chaplains, medical officers, and dental officers. By repealing and substituting certain schedules, the amendments clarify and update the financial entitlements for reservists, ensuring that they receive appropriate compensation based on their rank, experience, and role within the defence force. The application of these regulations is confined to Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting all reservists across Australia.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations 2 (Amendment) provide updated rates of pay for certain officers within the Australian Defence Force Reserves, as well as the repeal and substitution of various schedules detailing the pay rates for different ranks and roles. Specifically, Regulation 4 revises the pay rates for high-ranking officers, while Regulations 7, 8, and 9 outline the pay scales for officers and enlisted members across the Navy, Army, and Air Force, including those undergoing training. The new regulations take effect for service on or after 7 May 1981. The Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the Australian Defence Force Reserves, including the payment of updated rates for officers and enlisted members as outlined in the amended schedules. These regulations ensure that all members are compensated according to their rank, years of service, and specific roles within the Defence Force. Furthermore, the regulations mandate that any changes to the pay scales must be implemented from the specified date of 7 May 1981. Breach of the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations may result in both civil and criminal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text. Typically, failure to adhere to such regulations could result in financial discrepancies, administrative penalties, and potential legal action. However, the exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific breach and relevant laws in place at the time of the violation.

Area of Law: Defence & Military Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations

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