Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1331
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Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations2 (Amendment)
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government 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 3 June 1981.
STANLEY BURBURY
Administrator
By His Excellency’s Command,
KEVIN NEWMAN
Minister of State for Administrative Services for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence
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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................. | 4.20 |
2 | A member holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7, not being a member referred to in Schedule 9 | 4.20 |
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 | 5.20 |
4 | Any officer other than an officer referred to in Schedule 9.. | 5.60 |
Application
2. The amendment effected by regulation 1 applies in relation to salaries in respect of any period after 1 July 1981.
NOTES
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 June 1981.
2. Statutory Rules 1973 No. 100 as amended to date. For previous amendments see Note 2 to Statutory Rules 1981 No. 12 and see also Statutory Rules 1981 Nos. 12, 21, 33, 47, 93, 120 and 123.
Overview
The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations 1981 (Amendment) Statutory Rules, enacted in 1981, were established to address the need for updated salary regulations concerning the deduction rates for rations and quarters charges for members of the Australian Defence Force. This legislative instrument was created by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923. The primary objective of these amendments was to ensure that the salary deductions for various ranks and positions within the Defence Force were accurately reflected and effectively implemented for periods commencing after 1 July 1981. This amendment to the existing regulations aimed to provide a clear and updated framework for financial deductions related to the provision of rations and quarters to Defence Force personnel.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1331, Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations (Amendment), made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, amend the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations by adjusting the rates of deductions for rations and quarters for various members of the Defence Force. The regulations apply to members of the Defence Force, specifically detailing different rates for members referred to in Schedule 9, members holding ranks specified in Schedule 7, and officers. The amendment applies to salaries for any period after 1 July 1981, thereby affecting all relevant payments made from that date onwards. This legislative instrument does not specify exclusions or exemptions but rather adjusts the rates of deductions, thus impacting the financial entitlements of Defence Force members.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1331 pertain to the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations, particularly focusing on the amendment of Regulation 19. Regulation 19 has been updated to revise the rates of deductions for rations and quarters for various categories of Defence Force members. Specifically, it replaces the previous table in sub-regulation (1) with a new table that delineates the deduction rates for different ranks and categories of members (reg. 1). This amendment applies to salaries for any period after 1 July 1981 (reg. 2).
The new rates of deduction set out in the amended Regulation 19 apply to different categories of Defence Force members, ensuring that the financial obligations for rations and quarters are adjusted according to rank. For instance, members referred to in Schedule 9, as well as those holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7, will have a daily deduction of $4.20 (item 1 and item 2 of the table in reg. 1). Similarly, members holding a rank specified in Part II or Part III of Schedule 7 will incur a daily deduction of $5.20 (item 3 of the table in reg. 1). Additionally, any officer not listed in Schedule 9 will face a daily deduction of $5.60 (item 4 of the table in reg. 1).
The obligations imposed by these regulations primarily concern the Defence Force members themselves, as well as the Defence Force administration tasked with implementing these financial deductions. Members must ensure they are aware of the applicable rates as per their rank and category. The administration is responsible for applying these rates correctly in the calculation of salaries for periods post 1 July 1981. It is essential that the updated rates are accurately reflected in the financial records and deductions to avoid any discrepancies.
Failure to adhere to the new rates of deduction as specified in the amended Regulation 19 could potentially result in non-compliance with the statutory requirements. While the regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for such non-compliance, any breach of the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations could lead to administrative and possibly legal consequences. Typically, non-compliance with Defence regulations may result in financial rectifications, audits, or further administrative actions to ensure adherence to the statutory requirements.