Statutory Rules 1980 No. 3621
Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations2 (Amendment)
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 4 December 1980.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for Defence
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 | 4.00 |
2 | A member holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7, not being a member referred to in Schedule 9 | 4.00 |
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 | 4.95 |
4 | Any officer other than an officer referred to in Schedule 9 | 5.35 |
Application
2. The amendment effected by regulation 1 applies in relation to salaries in respect of any period after 31 December 1980.
Notes
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 December 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, 132, 142, 148, 155, 174, 216, 217, 229, 249, 274, 302, 314, 333, 342, 349 and 353.
Overview
The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations 1980 (Amendment) Statutory Rules were enacted to provide amendments to the existing Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations, addressing issues related to the rates of deductions for rations and quarters charges for members of the Australian Defence Force. This legislative instrument was introduced under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923 by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The purpose of this amendment was to update and clarify the rates of deductions for various members of the Defence Force, ensuring that the financial obligations associated with their service are accurately reflected. The policy objective behind this amendment was to maintain a fair and transparent remuneration system for Defence Force members, while also ensuring that the necessary financial deductions are made in accordance with their rank and position.
Scope and Application
The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations 1980 (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1980 No. 3621, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, apply to members of the Australian Defence Force, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Regulations concern the amendment of the rates of deduction for rations and quarters charges from the salaries of defence force members. This amendment specifically affects the daily charge rates for different ranks of members as outlined in the substituted table in Regulation 19. The changes apply to any salary periods after 31 December 1980, thereby modifying the financial obligations of the Defence Force members concerning their living expenses. The scope of the Regulations is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting all members within the Australian Defence Force across the country.
Key Provisions
The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations 1980 (Amendment) Statutory Rules, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, primarily amend the rate of deductions for rations and quarters charges. Specifically, Regulation 19 modifies the table in sub-regulation (1) to adjust the rates of deduction per day for different categories of members (Regulation 1). This amendment applies to salaries for any period after 31 December 1980 (Regulation 2). The new rates set forth in the amended table are as follows: $4.00 per day for members referred to in Schedule 9, $4.00 per day for members holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7 who are not referred to in Schedule 9, $4.95 per day for members holding a rank specified in Part II or Part III of Schedule 7 who are not referred to in Schedule 9, and $5.35 per day for any officer who is not referred to in Schedule 9.
These regulations impose clear obligations on the Defence Force to adjust the deductions for rations and quarters charges as per the amended rates specified in Regulation 1. This adjustment impacts various categories of members and officers within the Defence Force, necessitating accurate and updated payroll processing to ensure compliance with the new statutory requirements. The Regulations require that any salary payments made after 31 December 1980 reflect these amended deduction rates, thereby ensuring that all members are compensated accurately according to their rank and the new statutory provisions.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in various consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the statutory rules themselves. Generally, non-compliance with statutory regulations governing Defence Force salaries could lead to administrative penalties, financial discrepancies, and potential legal ramifications for the Defence Force and the affected members. The exact penalties and consequences would depend on the specific breaches and the governing laws in place at the time of the breach. The Defence Force, therefore, has a responsibility to ensure that all members' salaries are calculated and paid in accordance with the updated rates as mandated by these Regulations.