Statutory Rules
1978 No. 91
REGULATIONS 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 Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923.
Dated this twenty-first day of June 1978.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for Defence
AMENDMENT OF THE DEFENCE FORCE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS†
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 regulation 9 .. .. .. .. .. | 3.00 |
2 | A member holding a rank specified in Part I of Schedule 7 or Part I of Schedule 8 .. . | 3.00 |
3 | A member holding a rank specified in Part II or Part III of Schedule 7 or Part II or Part III of Schedule 8, not being a member referred to in regulation 9 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. | 3.70 |
4 | Any officer other than an officer referred to in item 1 .. .. .. | 4.00 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 June 1978.
† Statutory Rules 1973, No. 100 as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 132, 201, 203, 249 and 269; 1974, Nos. 71, 77, 90, 92, 93 and 208; 1975, Nos. 34, 149, 163 and 197; 1976, Nos. 3, 13, 48, 81, 120, 130, 136, 197, 239 and 263; 1977, Nos. 69, 80, 95, 96, 101, 128, 139, 159, 215 and 216; and 1978, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 50, 68 and 90.
2. The Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations as amended by these Application Regulations apply in relation to—
(a) the salaries of members of the Navy or of the Army in respect of any period after 6 July 1978; and
(b) the salaries of members of the Air Force in respect of any period after 5 July 1978.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1978 No. 91, enacted under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, addresses the need to update and streamline the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations. These regulations were introduced to provide a uniform set of rules governing the salaries of members of the Australian Defence Force, including members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force, by adjusting the rates of deductions for rations and quarters. The regulations were made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and they came into effect on 6 July 1978 for the Navy and Army and 5 July 1978 for the Air Force. The policy objective behind these regulations is to ensure that the remuneration structure for Defence Force members is clear, consistent, and reflective of their rank and role within the force.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 91, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910, and the Air Force Act 1923, outline amendments to the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations. These regulations are applicable to members of the Australian Defence Force, including the Navy, Army, and Air Force, concerning their salaries from specified dates in July 1978. The application of these regulations encompasses all personnel within these branches of the military who are subject to salary deductions for rations and quarters as outlined in the amended regulations. The adjustments pertain to the daily rates of deduction for different ranks and positions, thereby affecting how much of their salary is deducted for these provisions. These regulations are made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, signifying their Commonwealth jurisdiction. The regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions; however, they are applied uniformly across the Defence Force, reflecting the national scope of their enactment and application.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 91, made under the Defence Act 1903, the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, amend the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 19 is updated to revise the rates of deductions for rations and quarters charges for Defence Force members. This regulation applies to the salaries of members of the Navy or Army from 6 July 1978 and to members of the Air Force from 5 July 1978.
Under the amended Regulation 19, the daily deduction rates for rations and quarters charges are set out in a new table. For instance, members referred to in Regulation 9 and those holding ranks specified in Parts I of Schedules 7 and 8 face a daily deduction of $3.00. Members holding ranks specified in Parts II or III of Schedules 7 and 8, who are not referred to in Regulation 9, are charged $3.70 per day. Any officer not listed in the first item incurs a $4.00 daily deduction. These changes clarify the financial obligations of Defence Force members concerning rations and quarters charges.
The amended regulations impose clear financial obligations on Defence Force members, detailing specific daily deductions based on rank and position. These obligations ensure that members are aware of their financial responsibilities related to their service, as specified in the revised table. Such transparency aids in maintaining financial discipline and accountability within the Defence Force.
Failure to comply with the financial obligations outlined in these regulations could result in administrative or disciplinary actions, though the specific consequences are not detailed in the legislative text. However, breaches of Defence-related regulations generally carry significant implications, potentially including financial penalties, demotion, or other disciplinary measures. The precise penalties would depend on the severity and nature of the breach, as well as the governing statutes and Defence policies in place.