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

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1978 No. 5

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903, THE NAVAL
DEFENCE ACT 1910 AND THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923*

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 eighteenth day of January 1978.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

D. J. KILLEN

Minister of State for Defence

AMENDMENTS OF THE DEFENCE FORCE (RESERVES)
(FINANCIAL) REGULATIONS†

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 .....................................	8,370
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Major-General is provided in that establishment	8,051
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Brigadier is provided in that establishment	6,869
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 2nd Military District .........................	8,122
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 3rd Military District ..........................	8,122
Colonel, Medical. 1st Division .....................................	8,122
Chaplain-General—
Anglican .................................................	5,156
Roman Catholic .............................................	5,156
Presbyterian ...............................................	4,125
Methodist .................................................	4,125
United Churches ............................................	4,125
Jewish ...................................................	2,578

* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 January 1978.

† Statutory Rules 1976, No. 16 as amended by Statutory Rules 1976, Nos. 41, 75, 82, 137, 198 and 264; and 1977, Nos, 81, 97, 138, 160, 174 and 280.

Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

2. Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations are repealed and the following Schedules substituted:

SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 7

MALE OFFICERS OTHER THAN OFFICERS WHO HOLD AN APPOINTMENT SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 4 OR ARE OFFICERS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULES 2, 3 AND 4

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Acting Sub-Lieutenant ..	Second Lieutenant .......	Pilot Officer ...........	25.10
	Lieutenant—	Flying Officer—
Sub-Lieutenant .......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	27.12
Lieutenant—
Under 2 years ......	2 years .............	2 years .............	28.83
	Captain—	Flight Lieutenant—
2 years ...........	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	31.96
4 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	34.40
6 years ...........	4 years .............	4 years .............	36.84
Lieutenant Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	39.28
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	41.28
4 years ...........	4 year ..............	4 years .............	43.29
Commander—	Lieutenant Colonel—	Wing Commander—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	45.30
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	48.43
Captain—	Colonel—	Group Captain—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	51.57
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	54.68
................	Brigadier ............	..................	65.93
................	Major-General ........	..................	77.28

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 7

FEMALE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS WHO ARE MALE NURSES

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
.................	Second Lieutenant .......	Pilot Officer ...........	20.08
Sister or 3rd Officer—	Lieutenant—	Section Officer or Flying Officer—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	21.70
2. years ..........	2 years .............	2 years .............	23.06
Senior Sister or 2nd Officer—	Captain—	Flight Officer or Flight Lieutenant—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	25.57
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	27.52
4 years ...........	4 years .............	4 years .............	29.47
Superintending Sister or 1st Officer—	Major—	Squadron Officer or Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	31.42
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	33.02
4 years ...........	4 years .............	4 years .............	34.63

SCHEDULE 2— continued

FEMALE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS WHO ARE MALE NURSES—continued

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Matron or Chief Officer—	Lieutenant-Colonel—	Wing Officer or Wing Commander—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	36.24
1 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	38.74
Captain—	Colonel—	Group Officer or Group Captain—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	41.26
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	43.74

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 ........	45.45
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	49.28
4 years...........	4 years..............	4 years .............	53.12
Lieutenant-Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	56.96
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	59.87
4 years ...........	4 years .............	4 years .............	62.78
Commander .........	Lieutenant-Colonel .......	Wing Commander .......	71.52
Captain ............	Colonel ..............	Group Captain .........	77.75

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 ........	31.96
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	34.40
	Chaplain, 3rd Class—
4 years ...........	Under 4 years .........	4 years .............	36.84
8 years ...........	4 years .............	8 year ..............	39.28
12 years ..........	8 years .............	12 years ............	41.28
16 years ..........	12 years ............	16 years ............	43.66
20 years ..........	16 years ............	20 years ............	46.04
		Principal Air Chaplain ....	48.43

SCHEDULE 5 Regulation 8

MALE 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 Level	Pay Level	Pay Level	Pay Level	Pay Level	Pay Level
Navy	Army	Air Force	1	2	3	4	5	6
			$	$	$	$	$	$
Seaman ..	Private .....	Aircraftman ..	17.56	18.43	19.27	20.11	20.95	21.79
Able Seaman	Lance Corporal	Leading Aircraftman	18.00	18.86	19.69	20.55	21.39	22.23
Leading Seaman	Corporal ...	Corporal ....	18.83	19.67	20.50	21.35	22.20	23.05

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 ........	19.99
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	21.55
4 years ...........	4 years .............	4 years .............	23.00
6 years ...........	6 years .............	6 years .............	24.64

Part III

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Artificer, 1st Class, Mechanician, 1st Class. Naval Shipwright, 1st Class—	Staff Sergeant—	Flight Sergeant—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	25.82
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	27.25
Chief Petty Officer—	Warrant Officer, Class 2—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	4 years .............	28.68
2 years ...........	2 years .............	6 years .............	30.11
Warrant Officer—	Warrant Officer, Class 1—	Warrant Officer—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	31.54
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	32.96

SCHEDULE 6 Regulation 8

FEMALE 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 Level		Pay Level	Pay Level	Pay Level	Pay Level	Pay Level
Navy	Army	Air Force	1		2	3	4	5	6
			$		$	$	$	$	$
Wran ....	Private ....	Aircraftwoman	17.56		18.43	19.27	20.11	20.95	21.79
Senior Wran	Lance Corporal	Leading Aircraft-woman	17.91		18.78	19.62	20.46	21.30	22.14
Leading Wran	Corporal...	Corporal ....	18.56		19.43	20.27	21.11	21.95	22.79

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 ........	19.69
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............
4 years ...........	4 years .............	4 years .............	22.59
6 years ...........	6 years .............	6 years .............	24.06

Part III

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Chief Petty Officer-	Staff Sergeant—	Flight Sergeant—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2. years ........	Under 2 years ........	25.00
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	26.14
	Warrant Officer, Class 2—
	Under 2 years .........		27.28
	2 years .............		28.42
Warrant Officer—	Warrant Officer, Class 1—	Warrant Officer—
Under 2 years ......	Under 2 years .........	Under 2 years ........	29.56
2 years ...........	2 years .............	2 years .............	30.70

SCHEDULE 7 Regulation 9

MEMBERS UNDERGOING TRAINING

Item No.	Training capacities	Amount
		$
1	Recruits during basic recruit training ...........................	16.36
2	Members who hold the rank of Private in the Array or an equivalent rank and who have not completed their category training, or their military trade or skill test	17.56
3	Male members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit other than a member referred to in item 4	16.88
4	Male members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit and who have completed a degree course	18.24
5	Female members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit, other than a member referred to in item 6	13.50
6	Female members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit and who have completed a degree course	14.59

Application

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

(a) members of the Navy and of the Army—on or after 23 December 1977; and

(b) members of the Air Force—on or after 22 December 1977.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 5, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, were enacted to update the financial regulations concerning the Defence Force Reserves. These regulations were developed to address the need for updated pay scales for various ranks and roles within the Navy, Army, and Air Force, ensuring that compensation structures reflect changes in service conditions and responsibilities. The regulations were made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and aim to establish a fair and systematic approach to the remuneration of military personnel. The new regulations came into effect on 23 December 1977 for the Navy and Army, and on 22 December 1977 for the Air Force, marking a significant revision to the financial terms for reserve members. These regulations introduce detailed pay scales for officers and enlisted members across different ranks and experience levels, ensuring that all personnel receive compensation commensurate with their duties and service duration. The policy objective of these amendments is to maintain equitable and transparent financial practices within the Defence Force Reserves, recognising the diverse roles and contributions of military personnel. By updating the financial regulations, the government seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Defence Force Reserves, supporting the operational readiness and morale of reserve members.

Scope and Application

The regulations under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, made by the Governor-General, pertain to the financial aspects of the Australian Defence Force reserves. These regulations primarily concern the pay of officers and members of the reserves, setting forth detailed salary tables for various ranks and roles across the Navy, Army, and Air Force. The regulations cover male and female officers, medical officers, dental officers, chaplains, and members undergoing training, with specific provisions for different ranks and years of service. The application of these regulations commenced on 22 and 23 December 1977, depending on the service. The regulations include multiple schedules detailing the pay scales for various categories, and they supersede previous regulations by repealing and substituting new schedules.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 5, under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, sets out the financial regulations for members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) reserves. Regulation 4 specifies the pay rates for various officer ranks, such as Inspector-General of Reserves, Colonel, Chaplain-General, and others, with amounts ranging from $2,578 to $8,370 per year. Schedules 1 to 7 detail the pay rates for male and female officers, medical and dental officers, chaplains, and members in various ranks and training capacities, with amounts ranging from $16.36 to $81.22 per week depending on rank, years of service, and other factors. These regulations impose specific financial obligations on the ADF, requiring the payment of salaries to reservists based on their rank, years of service, and other criteria outlined in the regulations. The ADF must ensure that all eligible reservists receive their pay according to the specified rates. Failure to comply with these financial obligations may result in legal consequences for the ADF. Breaching these financial regulations may lead to civil or criminal penalties, although the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text. The regulations establish a framework for the financial compensation of reservists, ensuring that they are remunerated fairly and in accordance with the law.

Area of Law: Defence & Military Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Pay & Allowances

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