STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 270.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1918.
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 Act 1903-1918, to come into operation on and from 1st January, 1920.
Dated this twenty-fourth day of November, 1919.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. J. RUSSELL,
A Member of the Federal Executive Council Acting for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Financial and Allowance Regulations.
Sub-regulations (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v) of regulation 81a and sub-regulations (a) (b) and (c) of regulation 81b of Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets are repealed.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1919, No. 270, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, were enacted to amend the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. This legislative instrument was introduced to streamline and update the financial and allowance regulations to ensure they were in line with the evolving needs of the Australian military during the post-World War I period. The regulations were made by the Governor-General, R. M. Ferguson, in accordance with advice from the Federal Executive Council and were signed on 24 November 1919 by E. J. Russell, acting on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence. The overarching policy objective of these regulations was to ensure that the financial and allowance systems for military personnel were fair, efficient, and adequately supported the welfare and operational readiness of the Australian military forces.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, specifically Statutory Rules 1919 No. 270, apply to members of the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets, with a focus on financial and allowance regulations. These Regulations are issued under the authority of the Governor-General in Council and are effective from 1st January 1920. They aim to amend existing financial and allowance regulations, repealing certain sub-regulations related to the financial management and allowances provided to military personnel and cadets. The geographic reach of these Regulations is national, as they pertain to the Commonwealth of Australia and its military forces. While the Regulations do not explicitly mention any exclusions or thresholds, they do specify the precise sections of the Financial and Allowance Regulations that are being amended, indicating a targeted adjustment to the financial structures supporting military personnel and cadets. These Regulations are intended to provide a clear and updated framework for the financial administration within the Defence sector.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, outlined in Statutory Rules 1919 No. 270, primarily focus on amending financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Specifically, sub-regulations (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v) of regulation 81a and sub-regulations (a) (b) and (c) of regulation 81b are repealed as of 1st January 1920. These changes are intended to streamline and update the financial provisions applicable to the military personnel and cadets, ensuring that allowances and financial support structures are in line with current needs and standards.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the entities governed by them, primarily the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. By repealing the mentioned sub-regulations, the Act mandates that new procedures, criteria, or allowances must be established or adhered to, as per the overarching Defence Act 1903-1918. This includes ensuring that financial and allowance regulations are fair, transparent, and meet the operational requirements of military personnel and cadets. The repeal also signifies that any existing allowances or financial structures based on the repealed sub-regulations are no longer valid, necessitating an update or replacement with new provisions.
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918 do not explicitly state offences or penalties for non-compliance with the repealed sub-regulations. However, non-compliance with financial and allowance regulations could potentially lead to administrative penalties or legal actions under the broader Defence Act 1903-1918. While the specific penalties are not detailed in these regulations, they may include fines, reimbursement of improperly received allowances, or other corrective measures to ensure compliance with updated financial standards. The Defence Act itself may outline further civil or criminal consequences for serious breaches, although these are not specified within the scope of this particular legislative instrument.