STATUTORY RULES
1972 No. 157
REGULATION UNDER THE DEFENCE FORCES RETIREMENT BENEFITS ACT 1948-1971.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1971.
Dated this twenty-first day of September, 1972.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Supply for and on behalf of the Treasurer
Amendment of the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Regulations†
Regulation 7a of the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Amount specified for the purposes of section 4a.
“7a. The amount specified for the purposes of section 4a of the Act is Nine thousand six hundred and twenty dollars.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1949, No. 60, as amended by Statutory Rules 1950. No. 14; 1951, No. 111; 1954, Nos. 4 and 33; 1955, Nos. 14 and 45; 1956, No. 25; 1959, No. 104; 1964, Nos. 84, 114 and 162; 1965, Nos. 6, 37 and 161; 1966, Nos. 39, 97 and 134; 1967, No. 26; 1963, No. 80; 1969, Nos. 8, 48 and 130; 1970, Nos. 55 and 161; 1971, Nos. 66, 71, 74 and 127; and 1972, Nos. 34 and
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Overview
The Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Regulations, made in 1972, are statutory rules enacted under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1971. The 1972 Regulations were introduced to amend the existing regulations to reflect changes in the financial circumstances of defence force retirees. The regulations were made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and are intended to ensure that the financial benefits provided to retirees are kept up to date with inflation and other economic factors. The policy objective of these regulations is to provide a fair and adequate retirement income for members of the Australian Defence Force, recognising their service and contributions to the nation.
Scope and Application
The Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Regulations 1972, made under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1971, apply to members of the Australian Defence Force who have retired and are eligible for benefits provided by the Act. This legislation is enacted at the Commonwealth level, ensuring a uniform application across all states and territories of Australia. The regulations specifically address the financial aspects of retirement benefits, detailing the amount specified for the purposes of section 4a of the Act, which is set at Nine thousand six hundred and twenty dollars. This regulation updates and replaces previous regulations, ensuring that the benefits provided remain current and reflective of legislative intent. The scope of these regulations is confined to the financial provisions for retired Defence Force members and does not extend to other areas of employment law or benefits for other sectors of the public service. The regulations do not contain specific exclusions or exemptions but are subject to the broader legal framework established by the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1971.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Regulations, as amended, pertain to the specific amount specified for the purposes of section 4a of the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1971. Regulation 7a (section 7a) establishes that the specified amount is Nine thousand six hundred and twenty dollars. This regulation is a direct amendment to the existing provisions, replacing the previous amount with the new figure. The amendment aims to update the financial parameters relevant to the retirement benefits under the Act.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the accurate calculation and payment of retirement benefits to eligible members of the defence forces. This involves ensuring that the amount specified in Regulation 7a is used correctly in all calculations and disbursements related to retirement benefits. The Regulations mandate that the specified amount must be adhered to when determining the benefits payable to eligible individuals. This includes maintaining records and documentation that reflect the updated amount to ensure transparency and compliance with the legislative framework.
There are no explicit provisions in the text detailing offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with these Regulations. However, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the specified amount in Regulation 7a could lead to administrative or legal consequences. While the text does not explicitly state the penalties, non-compliance with statutory requirements typically could result in financial penalties, audits, or legal actions to rectify the non-compliance and ensure proper adherence to the legislative standards.