Statutory Rules
1977 No. 215
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923.
Dated this tenth day of November 1977.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor- General
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for Defence
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AMENDMENT OF THE DEFENCE FORCE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS†
High electricity charges allowance
Regulation 9b of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (4) and substituting the following table:
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*Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 18 November 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1973, No. 100 as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1977, No. 69 and see also Statutory Rules 1977, Nos. 69, 80, 95, 96, 101, 128, 139 and 159.
PART A—QUARTERLY CHARGING PERIOD | PART B—TWO-MONTHLY CHARGING PERIOD | PART C—MONTHLY CHARGING PERIOD |
Units of electricity used during charging period | Member’s contribution | Units of electricity used during charging period | Member’s contribution | Units of electricity used during charging period | Member’s contribution |
| $ | | $ | | $ |
Less than 480 | 22.50 | Less than 320 | 15.00 | Less than 160 | 7.50 |
480–509 | 24.00 | 320–339 | 16.00 | 160–169 | 8.00 |
510–539 | 25.50 | 340–359 | 17.00 | 170–179 | 8.50 |
540–569 | 27.00 | 360–379 | 18.00 | 180–189 | 9.00 |
570–599 | 28.50 | 380–399 | 19.00 | 190–199 | 9.50 |
600–629 | 30.00 | 400–419 | 20.00 | 200–209 | 10.00 |
630–659 | 31.50 | 420–439 | 21.00 | 210–219 | 10.50 |
660–689 | 33.00 | 440–459 | 22.00 | 220–229 | 11.00 |
690–719 | 34.50 | 460–479 | 23.00 | 230–239 | 11.50 |
720–749 | 36.00 | 480–499 | 24.00 | 240–249 | 12.00 |
750–779 | 37.50 | 500–519 | 25.00 | 250–259 | 12.50 |
780–809 | 39.00 | 520–539 | 26.00 | 260–269 | 13.00 |
810–839 | 40.50 | 540–559 | 27.00 | 270–279 | 13.50 |
840–869 | 42.00 | 560–579 | 28.00 | 280–289 | 14.00 |
870–899 | 43.50 | 580–599 | 29.00 | 290–299 | 14.50 |
900–929 | 45.00 | 600–619 | 30.00 | 300–309 | 15.00 |
930–959 | 46.50 | 620–639 | 31.00 | 310–319 | 15.50 |
960–989 | 48.00 | 640–659 | 32.00 | 320–329 | 16.00 |
990–1019 | 49.50 | 660–679 | 33.00 | 330–339 | 16.50 |
1020–1049 | 51.00 | 680–699 | 34.00 | 340–349 | 17.00 |
1050–1079 | 52.50 | 700–719 | 35.00 | 350–359 | 17.50 |
1080–1109 | 54.00 | 720–739 | 36.00 | 360–369 | 18.00 |
1110–1139 | 55.50 | 740–759 | 37.00 | 370–379 | 18.50 |
1140–1169 | 57.00 | 760–779 | 38.00 | 380–389 | 19.00 |
1170–1199 | 58.50 | 780–799 | 39.00 | 390–399 | 19.50 |
1200 or more | 60.00 | 800 or more | 40.00 | 400 or more | 20.00 |
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1977 No. 215, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, addresses the need to update the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations, specifically the allowance for electricity charges for members of the Australian Defence Force. Enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the regulation aims to ensure that the allowances provided to military personnel are commensurate with the cost of living and changes in utility rates. The policy objective is to maintain fair and adequate compensation for the Defence Force members, reflecting the rising costs of essential services.
This regulation, notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 18 November 1977, updates the table of electricity usage and corresponding member contributions for different charging periods, ensuring that the allowances are reflective of the current economic conditions and utility pricing structures. The amendment is a response to the evolving cost of living and the need to adjust allowances to maintain the real value of the financial support provided to Defence Force members.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1977 No. 215, is made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, impacting entities and individuals within the Australian Defence Force. The regulation specifically addresses amendments to the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations, particularly the allowance for electricity charges. This regulation applies to members of the Defence Force, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and pertains to their salaries and associated allowances. The scope is nationwide, as it is a Commonwealth regulation. It does not include exclusions or exemptions but does set out a tiered structure for the contribution members must make towards their electricity usage, which is differentiated based on the volume of electricity consumed. The regulation also extends its applicability through subordinate instruments, which could include further amendments to the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations.
Key Provisions
The regulation under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, made by the Governor-General in 1977, amends the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations. The key amendment pertains to the electricity charges allowance provided to members of the Defence Force. Regulation 9b, which outlines the electricity charges, has been modified to replace the previous table with a new one, as shown in the legislation (section 9b). This new table specifies the member's contribution based on the units of electricity consumed over different charging periods: quarterly, two-monthly, and monthly. Each period has a range of units consumed and corresponding contributions in Australian dollars.
The obligations imposed by the new regulation primarily concern the Defence Force members who are entitled to the electricity charges allowance. These members must adhere to the specified charging periods and their respective unit ranges to determine their financial contributions accurately. The regulation requires Defence Force members to report their electricity usage correctly to receive the appropriate allowance. Additionally, the Defence Force administration is obligated to implement the new charging table and ensure its application in calculating allowances for all relevant members.
Breaches of the regulation may result in civil or administrative consequences, although specific offences and penalties are not explicitly stated in the text. Typically, failure to comply with such regulations could lead to disputes over allowance calculations, potential financial discrepancies, or administrative penalties imposed by the Defence Force. While the exact nature of these consequences is not detailed in the provided text, adherence to the regulation is crucial to avoid any such issues. It is essential for members and the Defence Force administration to follow the stipulated guidelines to maintain proper financial accountability and prevent disputes.