EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1982 NO 368
ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
DEFENCE FORCE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT)
Regulation 19 of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations provides for a deduction called rations and quarters charge, to be made from the salary of a member rendering continuous full time service and living in service accommodation. The deduction is a levy against those members of the Defence Force who are provided with their meals and accommodation.
Sub-regulation 19(5) prescribes the various classes of members who are exempt from the charge. These include members with dependants who normally live at home but are prevented from living at home by the requirements of their service.
This amendment adds a new paragraph (j) to sub-regulation 19(5) which exempts from the rations and quarters charge members without dependants (category O members) who have permission to live out and normally live out but are required for service reasons to live temporarily in service accommodation.
The exemption does not apply to category O members in receipt of a retention of lodgings allowance or travelling allowance specified by the Minister. The intention is to exclude from the exemption members who are already being compensated financially for living away from home.
The amendment has effect from 1 July 1982.