STATUTORY RULES
1969 No.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE FORCES RETIREMENT BENEFITS ACT 1948-1908.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1968.
Dated this thirty first day of January, 1969.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Treasurer.
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Amendments of the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Daily Rates of Pay) Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the thirty-first day of January, 1969.
The Schedule.
2.—(1.) The Schedule to the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Daily Rates of Pay) Regulations is amended by omitting from Part I., item 21 and inserting in its stead the following items:—
“21. Cadet Midshipman (other than a Cadet Midshipman described in item 21a) | Royal Military College Cadet undergoing first or second year training | Air Cadet undergoing first or second year training | 3.67 |
21a. Cadet Midshipman Junior Entry, undergoing first year training | .. | .. | 1.27”. |
(2.) The Schedule to the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Daily Rates of Pay) Regulations is amended by omitting from Part VI., items 94 and 95 and inserting in their stead the following items:—
“94. | | Junior Musician who has not attained the age of 17 years | | | Apprentice Musician who has not attained the age of 17 years | | .. | 3.09 |
| Junior Recruit who has not attained the age of 17 years | | | Apprentice Clerk who has not attained the age of 17 years |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
† Statutory Rules 1963, No. 37, as amended by Statutory Rules 1963, Nos. 87 and 93; 1964. Nos. 79, 113 and 163; 1965, Nos. 20, 38, 130 and 160; 1966, Nos. 37, 412 and 133; 1967, Nos. 25 and 119; and 1968, Nos. 17, 81, 94 and 105.
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95. | | Apprentice during his eighth term | | | Apprentice Musician (other than Apprentice Musician desscribed in item 94) | | Aircrew Trainee | 6.39”. |
| Junior Musician (other than Junior Musician described in item 94) | | | Apprentice Clerk (other than Apprentice Clerk described in item 94) | |
| Junior Recruit (other than Junior Recruit described in item 94) | | | | |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. _______, Regulations under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1968, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council to provide amendments to the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Daily Rates of Pay) Regulations. These regulations were introduced to address the need for updated daily rates of pay for various categories of defence force members, particularly those in training or apprenticeship roles. The policy objective is to ensure that the daily rates of pay for these members reflect their level of service and training accurately. The Regulations, which came into operation on 31 January 1969, specifically adjust the rates for Cadet Midshipmen, Junior Musicians, Apprentice Musicians, Apprentice Clerks, and Aircrew Trainees, among others, as outlined in the amended Schedule. The enacting body for these regulations is the Federal Executive Council, acting on the authority of the Governor-General.
Scope and Application
The Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Daily Rates of Pay) Regulations, made under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1968, specify the rates of pay for various categories of personnel within the Australian Defence Force, ensuring that they receive appropriate compensation for their service. These regulations apply to specific individuals and positions within the Defence Force, including Cadet Midshipmen, Air Cadets, Junior Musicians, Apprentice Musicians, Apprentice Clerks, and Junior Recruits. The regulations also differentiate rates of pay based on the age of the personnel, with special provisions for those under the age of 17. These regulations are in force nationally and are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, governing the financial entitlements of the specified personnel. The regulations are amended periodically to reflect changes in pay scales and conditions, and they are detailed in the Schedule to the Regulations, which is subject to amendment through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations, as they pertain to the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1968, involve amendments to the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Daily Rates of Pay) Regulations. Specifically, these Regulations amend the Schedule to the aforementioned regulations, updating the daily rates of pay for certain categories of personnel within the Defence Force (Section 2). The amendments involve changes to the rates of pay for Cadet Midshipmen, Junior Musicians, Apprentice Musicians, Junior Recruits, Apprentice Clerks, and Aircrew Trainees, among others. These changes are effective from the date of the Regulations' operation, which is 31 January 1969.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations on the parties or entities they govern primarily concern the adjustment of daily rates of pay for specified categories of Defence Force personnel. These amendments ensure that the daily rates of pay are updated to reflect any changes in the structure or roles within the Defence Force. For example, Cadet Midshipmen undergoing their first year of training now have a specified daily rate of pay of 1.27, and Junior Musicians who have not attained the age of 17 years have a daily rate of pay of 3.09. These updates are intended to ensure that personnel are compensated fairly and in accordance with their roles and the current standards within the Defence Force.
The Regulations do not explicitly outline any offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for breach. However, it is implicit that failure to adhere to these updated rates of pay could lead to non-compliance with the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1968. Non-compliance with this Act could result in legal consequences, including potential fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant authorities. The specific penalties for breaches of the Act would need to be referred to in the main Act itself or in subsequent regulations that might address enforcement and compliance measures.
In summary, these Regulations amend the daily rates of pay for various categories of Defence Force personnel to ensure they are paid in accordance with their roles and the updated standards within the Defence Force. The obligations under these Regulations involve updating the pay rates as specified, and while the Regulations do not detail penalties for non-compliance, such breaches could result in legal consequences under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1968.