Statutory Rules
1980 No. 142
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903, THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910 AND THE AIR FORCE ACT 19231
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 sixth day of June 1980.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. E. MCLEAY
Minister of State for Administrative Services
for and on behalf of the
Minister of State for Defence
AMENDMENT OF THE DEFENCE FORCE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS2
Rations and quarters charge
1. Regulation 19 of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:
Item | Description of member | Rate of deduction per day |
| | $ |
1 | A member referred to in Schedule 9 | 3.75 |
2 | A member holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7, not being a member referred to in Schedule 9 | 3.75 |
3 | A member holding a rank specified in Part II or Part III of Schedule 7, not being a member referred to in Schedule 9 | 4.65 |
4 | An officer other than an officer referred to in Schedule 9 | 5.00 |
Application
2. The amendment effected by regulation 1 applies in relation to —
(a) the salaries of members of the Navy or of the Army in respect of any period after 3 July 1980; and
(b) the salaries of members of the Air Force in respect of any period after 2 July 1980.
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 June 1980.
2. Statutory Rules 1973 No. 100 as amended to date. For previous amendments see Note 2 to Statutory Rules 1980 No. 1 and see also Statutory Rules 1980 Nos. 1, 4, 9, 20, 23, 34, 42, 43, 55, 73 and 132.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1980 No. 142, issued under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, was enacted to address the need for updated salary regulations within the Australian Defence Force. The Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, made these regulations to streamline the payment of salaries and associated deductions for Defence Force members. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that the remuneration of Navy, Army, and Air Force personnel is consistent and fair, reflecting their rank and role within the force. The regulations specifically revise the rates of deductions for rations and quarters, applicable from July 1980, ensuring that the financial administration of the Defence Force is up-to-date and reflective of current standards.
Scope and Application
The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations 1980, as amended, apply to the members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations are instrumental in determining the rates of deductions from the salaries of these military personnel for various allowances, including rations and quarters. Specifically, the regulations outline different rates of deduction based on the rank and status of the member, as detailed in the schedules attached to the regulations. These amendments to the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations apply to the salaries of Navy and Army members from 3 July 1980, and to Air Force members from 2 July 1980. The regulations are part of a broader framework under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, thereby extending their jurisdictional reach to the entire Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations (SR 1980 No. 142) outline specific amendments to the rates of deductions for rations and quarters charges for various categories of military personnel. The amendment (regulation 1) modifies the table in sub-regulation (1) of the original regulations, replacing the previous rates with new ones effective from certain dates in July 1980. Specifically, members referred to in Schedule 9 and members holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7 will have a daily deduction rate of $3.75, while members holding a rank specified in Part II or Part III of Schedule 7 will have a rate of $4.65. Officers not listed in Schedule 9 will face a daily deduction of $5.00. These changes apply to the salaries of Navy or Army members from 3 July 1980 and to Air Force members from 2 July 1980.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved, primarily military personnel within the Navy, Army, and Air Force. For each category of member, the regulations require a daily deduction from their salaries for rations and quarters charges, as specified in the amended table. This deduction is a financial obligation that must be fulfilled by the members themselves, as part of their compensation package. The regulation ensures that all affected members are aware of and comply with the updated financial obligations set forth in the amendment.
Breach of these financial obligations, although not explicitly detailed in the legislative instrument, could potentially lead to disciplinary actions within the military. Given the nature of these deductions as part of the salary structure, failure to meet these requirements could be considered a breach of service conditions. The specific consequences of such a breach would likely be governed by the Defence Force Discipline Rules and the Defence Force Service Regulations, which may include administrative or disciplinary measures. However, the exact penalties and consequences for non-compliance are not explicitly stated within the text of the regulations themselves.