STATUTORY RULES.
1918. No. 317.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1912.
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 Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 to come into operation as from 1st July, 1918.
Dated this fourth day of December, 1918.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. POYNTON,
for Minister of State for the Navy.
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Amendment of Regulations for the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.
(Statutory Rules 1916, No. 327, as amended by Statutory Rules 1918, Nos. 16 and 234.)
1. Before regulation 1 insert the following:—
“These Regulations may be cited as the ‘Naval Reserve Regulations’.”
2. Regulation 19 is amended by omitting paragraph (5).
3. Regulation 53 is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—
“53. Officers (including those appointed for temporary service) shall receive the same uniform allowances as provided for the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), but those allowances shall be paid as follows, viz.:—
(a) One-half on first appointment for training under regulations 21, 28a, or 29:
(b) One-quarter on being appointed for 12 months’ voluntary training or service under regulation 32; if so appointed:
(c) The balance (one-half or one-quarter as the case may be) on being called out for service by Proclamation.
(2) If promoted after a portion of the allowance has been paid, an Officer shall, on the next occasion on which a part of the allowance is due under (a), (b), or (c), above, be paid the difference between the amount already received by him and the amount he would have received at the rate for the higher rank, in addition to that portion then payable at the rate for his rank.”
(3) Officers transferred direct from other branches of the Service or within twelve months of discharge therefrom shall, however, receive no uniform gratuity, but be granted the ‘upkeep allowance’ only.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1918 No. 317, known as the Naval Reserve Regulations, were enacted under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 to address the need for amendments to the regulations governing the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. These regulations were promulgated by the Governor-General in Council on 4 December 1918, coming into operation from 1 July 1918. The purpose of these regulations was to provide a structured framework for the administration and operational requirements of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, ensuring that officers and personnel were appropriately compensated and managed in their service. This legislative instrument aimed to clarify and streamline the allowances and conditions of service for officers within the Naval Reserve, thereby enhancing the efficiency and readiness of the Naval Reserve in support of Australia's defence needs.
Scope and Application
The Naval Reserve Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, apply to officers within the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, including those appointed for temporary service, and dictate the uniform allowances they are entitled to. These regulations also cover officers who are promoted or transferred from other branches of the service, establishing specific conditions for their allowances. The regulations are applicable nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia, aligning with the overarching objectives of the Naval Defence Act. Notably, officers transferred from other service branches or within twelve months of their discharge are excluded from receiving a uniform gratuity, instead receiving only the "upkeep allowance." The regulations also provide for adjustments in allowances upon promotion, ensuring that officers are compensated appropriately for their rank and service duration. The application of these regulations can be further refined through subordinate instruments, allowing for detailed modifications to the allowance structures and other related provisions.
Key Provisions
The Naval Reserve Regulations (C1918L00317) establish the framework for the Royal Australian Naval Reserve under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912. Regulation 1 introduces the citation of these Regulations as the ‘Naval Reserve Regulations’. Regulation 19 has been amended to omit paragraph (5), while Regulation 53 has been repealed and replaced with new provisions regarding uniform allowances for officers. Specifically, officers, including those appointed for temporary service, are to receive uniform allowances similar to those provided for the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), but these allowances will be disbursed in stages. According to Regulation 53(2), one-half of the allowance is paid upon the officer’s first appointment for training, one-quarter is paid upon appointment for 12 months’ voluntary training or service, and the remaining balance is paid upon being called out for service by Proclamation. If an officer is promoted after receiving a portion of the allowance, the difference between the previously received amount and the higher rank amount will be paid at the next due date.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations include adherence to the specified procedures for the payment of uniform allowances to officers in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Officers are to follow the outlined stages for receiving their allowances: first appointment for training, voluntary service, or call-out for service. Additionally, officers who are transferred from other branches of the service within twelve months of their discharge will not receive a uniform gratuity but will instead be granted only the ‘upkeep allowance’. This structured approach ensures that the officers’ entitlements are managed systematically and fairly.
Breaches of these Regulations may result in administrative or disciplinary consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, under the general framework of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, non-compliance could lead to administrative penalties, fines, or other legal consequences as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. These provisions ensure that the established protocols for the Royal Australian Naval Reserve are strictly followed, maintaining order and fairness within the service.