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

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1977 No. 97

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 sixteenth day of June, 1977.

JOHN R. KERR

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) 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.....................................	8,084
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Major-General is provided in that establishment	7,776
Appointment in the establishment of the Army for which the rank of Brigadier is provided in that establishment	6,634
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 2nd Military District..........................	6,604
Consultant Colonel, CMF, 3rd Military District..........................	6,604
Colonel, Medical, 1st Division.....................................	6,604
Chaplain-General—
Anglican.................................................	4,981
Roman Catholic.............................................	4,981
Presbyterian...............................................	3,984
Methodist.................................................	3,984
United Churches............................................	3,984
Jewish...................................................	2,490

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 22 June 1977.

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

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 Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations are repealed and the following Schedules substituted:—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

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
Acting Sub-Lieutenant..	Second Lieutenant.......	Pilot Officer...........	24.25
	Lieutenant—	Flying Officer—
Sub-Lieutenant.......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	26.19
Lieutenant—
Under 2 years......	2 years.............	2 years..............	27.85
	Captain—	Flight Lieutenant—
2 years...........	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	30.87
4 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	33.22
6 years...........	4 years.............	4 years..............	35.58
Lieutenant-Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	37.94
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	39.88
4 years...........	4 years.............	4 years..............	41.82
Commander—	Lieutenant-Colonel—	Wing Commander—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	43.76
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	46.78
Captain—	Colonel—	Group Captain—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	49.81
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	52.82
	Brigadier.............	.................	63.68
	Major-General.........	.................	74.64

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 7

Female Officers (other than Medical Officers and Dental Officers) and Officers who are Male Nurses

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Navy	Army	Air Force	Amount
			$
	Second Lieutenant.......	Pilot Officer............	19.40
Sister or 3rd Officer—	Lieutenant—	Section Officer or Flying Officer—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	20.98
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	22.25
Senior Sister or 2nd Officer—	Captain—	Flight Officer or Flight Lieutenant—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	24.70
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	26.58
4 years...........	4 years.............	4 years..............	28.46
Superintending Sister or 1st Officer—	Major—	Squadron Officer or Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	30.35
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	31.90
4 years...........	4 years.............	4 years..............	33.46

Schedule 2.—continued

Female Officers (other than Medical Officers and Dental Officers) and Officers who are Male Nurses

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.........	35.01
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	37.42
Captain—	Colonel—	Group Officer or Group Captain—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	39.85
2 years...........	2 years.............	2 years..............	42.26

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.........	37.30
2 years..........	2 years.............	2 years.............	40.41
4 years..........	4 years.............	4 years.............	43.53
Lieutenant-Commander—	Major—	Squadron Leader—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years........	Under 2 years.........	46.65
2 years..........	2 years.............	2 years.............	49.02
4 years..........	4 years.............	4 years.............	51.39
Commander........	Lieutenant-Colonel......	Wing Commander.......	58.52
Captain............	Colonel..............	Group Captain..........	63.22

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.........	30.87
2 years..........	2 years.............	2 years.............	33.22
	Chaplain, 3rd Class—
4 years..........	Under 4 years........	4 years.............	35.58
8 years..........	4 years.............	8 years.............	37.94
12 years..........	8 years.............	12 years............	39.88
16 years..........	12 years............	16 years............	42.18
20 years..........	16 years............	20 years............	44.48
		Principal Air Chaplain.....	46.78

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	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay
Navy	Army	Air Force	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
			$	$	$	$	$	$
Seaman .....	Private ......	Aircraftman Leading Air-	16.96	17.80	18.61	19.42	20.23	21.05
Able Seaman ..	Lance Corporal	craftman	17.39	18.22	19.02	19.85	20.66	21.47
Leading Seaman	Corporal .....	Corporal .....	18.19	19.00	19.81	20.62	21.44	22.26

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.........	19.31
2 years...........	2 years............	2 years..............	20.81
4 years...........	4 years............	4 years..............	22.21
6 years...........	6 years............	6 years..............	23.80

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.........	24.94
2 years..........	2 years............	2 years..............	26.32
Chief Petty Officer—	Warrant Officer, Class 2—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years.......	4 years..............	27.70
2 years...........	2 years............	6 years..............	29.08
Warrant Officer—......	Warrant Officer, Class 1—	Warrant Officer—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years.......	Under 2 years.........	30.47
2 years...........	2 years............	2 years..............	31.84

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	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay	Pay
Navy	Army	Air Force	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
			$	$	$	$	$	$
Wran.......	Private.......	Aircraft-woman	16.96	17.80	18.61	19.42	20.23	21.05
Senior Wran..	Lance Corporal	Leading Aircraft-woman	17.30	18.14	18.95	19.76	20.57	21.39
Leading Wran	Corporal......	Corporal....	17.93	18.77	19.58	20.39	21.20	22.02

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........	19.02
2 years..........	2 years............	2 years.............	20.54
4 years..........	4 years............	4 years.............	21.82
6 years..........	6 years............	6 years.............	23.25

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........	24.16
2 years..........	2 years............	2 years.............	25.26
	Warrant Officer, Class 2—
	Under 2 years.......	...................	26.36
	2 years............	...................	27.46
Warrant Officer—	Warrant Officer, Class 1—	Warrant Officer—
Under 2 years......	Under 2 years.......	Under 2 years........	28.57
2 years..........	2 years............	2 years.............	29.67

SCHEDULE 7 Regulation 9

Members undergoing Training

Item No.	Training Capacities	Amount
		$
1	Recruits during basic training................................	15.80
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	16.96
3	Male members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit, other than members referred to in item 4	16.31
4	Male members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit and who have completed a degree course	17.61
5	Female members who are students at an Officer Cadet Training Unit, other than members referred to in item 6	13.05
6	Female members who arc students at an Officer Cadet Training; Unit and who have completed a degree course	14.09

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 27 May 1977; and

(b) members of the Air Force—on or after 26 May 1977.

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Overview

Statutory Rules 1977 No. 97, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, address the financial remuneration of members of the Australian Defence Force Reserves. Enacted by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aim to standardise the pay scales for various ranks within the Defence Force Reserves, ensuring that members are compensated appropriately for their service. The objective of these regulations is to provide a fair and structured financial framework that recognises the roles, responsibilities, and experience levels of both officers and enlisted members within the Navy, Army, and Air Force Reserves. The regulations are designed to be applied to service rendered on or after 26 May 1977 for the Air Force and 27 May 1977 for the Navy and Army, thereby bringing into effect a new pay structure that reflects the varying duties and experience levels of the members. The detailed schedules within the regulations outline specific pay rates for different ranks and roles, ensuring that each member receives compensation that aligns with their position and service duration.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 97, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, concern the financial regulations for members of the Australian Defence Force, particularly focusing on the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations. These regulations specify the pay rates for various officers and members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force, as well as members undergoing training. The amended regulations apply to members of the Navy and Army from 27 May 1977 and to members of the Air Force from 26 May 1977. The scope of the regulations includes all officers and members of the Defence Force who fall under the specified categories, ensuring they receive appropriate financial compensation according to their rank, years of service, and specific roles. The regulations are comprehensive, detailing pay scales for various ranks and categories of service, thereby ensuring consistent and fair remuneration across the Defence Force.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 97, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, primarily focus on amending the Defence Force (Reserves) (Financial) Regulations to update the pay rates for certain officers and members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force. The regulations introduce new pay scales, replacing the previous table with a detailed schedule that outlines the pay rates for various appointments and ranks across the three defence forces (Regulation 1). The updated schedules (Schedules 1 to 7) specify the pay rates for male and female officers, medical officers and dental officers, chaplains, and members undergoing training, based on their rank and years of service (Regulation 2). These regulations impose clear obligations on the respective defence forces to adhere to the new pay scales as outlined in the schedules. The new rates must be applied to eligible officers and members who commence their service on or after the specified dates: 27 May 1977 for the Navy and Army, and 26 May 1977 for the Air Force (Regulation 3). It is the responsibility of the defence forces to ensure that the correct pay rates are disbursed according to the updated schedules. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences detailed within these regulations for non-compliance with the specified pay rates. However, failure to adhere to these regulations could potentially lead to administrative or financial discrepancies within the defence forces, which might result in further scrutiny or corrective measures from oversight bodies. The regulations themselves do not specify any maximum penalties for non-compliance, but any breaches could be subject to the general disciplinary and administrative procedures applicable to defence personnel.

Area of Law: Military Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Pay & Allowances

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