STATUTORY RULES
1929. No. 29.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1927.
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 1903-1927, to come into operation forthwith, excepting Regulations 37 and 39, which shall come into operation on 30th January, 1929, and 1st April, 1929, respectively.
Dated this twentieth day of March, 1929.
STONEHAVEN
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
T. W. GLASGOW
Minister of State for Defence.
Financial And Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 211, as amended to this date.)
Amendments.
(1) Financial Regulation 37 is cancelled and the following substituted in lieu:—
37. Staff Appointments.—The rates of pay for Officers holding the undermentioned appointments shall, unless otherwise prescribed, be as follows, but Staff or Command Pay shall not be payable in addition:—
Appointments. | Rate per Annum. |
| £ |
Inspector-General.................................. | 1,500 |
Chief of the General Staff............................ | 1,500 |
Adjutant-General.................................. | 1,150 |
Quartermaster-General.............................. | 1,100-1,200 |
Commander of a Cavalry Division....................... | 1,100 |
Commander of a Division............................ | 1,100 |
Commander of Troops, 1st Military District................. | 1,100 |
Commandant, Royal Military College..................... | 1,100 |
2nd Chief of the General Staff.......................... | 1,000 |
331.—Price 3d.
(ii) Financial Regulation 39 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“39. Command pay or staff pay at the following rates may in addition to the pay of his rank, be paid to an officer of the Australian Staff Corps while holding a position approved by the Minister to be graded A, B, C, D, E or F for the purpose of this Regulation:—
Graded Position. | Annual Rate of Command or Staff Pay. |
| £. |
A | 90 |
B | 80 |
C | 70 |
D | 60 |
E | 50 |
F | 40 |
(iii) Financial Regulation 166 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“166. An allowance not exceeding 12s. 6d. a day in the case of an officer and 10s. a day in the case of a soldier, together with an allowance of 5s. a week in respect of each child under 14 years of age dependent upon him, may be paid in compensation for loss of salary or wages to a member of the Citizen Forces for any period not exceeding six months during which he is temporarily incapacitated from following his occupation or trade by reason of injury sustained by him in the performance of military duty.”
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1929, No. 29, made under the Defence Act 1903-1927, aim to address the need for updated financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations provide for the rates of pay and allowances for various military appointments and positions, reflecting the evolving needs of the military personnel. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that military officers and cadets receive fair and appropriate compensation for their service, thereby maintaining morale and efficiency within the armed forces. The regulations were issued to come into operation immediately, except for specific sections which were set to take effect on designated dates later in 1929.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927 govern the financial and allowance provisions applicable to the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. These regulations detail specific pay rates for various staff appointments within the military hierarchy, such as the Inspector-General, Chief of the General Staff, and others, while also stipulating the exclusion of additional Staff or Command Pay for these roles. Additionally, the regulations set forth allowances for officers of the Australian Staff Corps based on the grading of their positions, with rates varying from £90 to £40 annually, depending on the grade. Furthermore, they provide for allowances to members of the Citizen Forces who are temporarily incapacitated due to injuries sustained in the line of duty, including daily compensation and additional weekly allowances for dependent children under 14 years of age. These regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a uniform financial structure for military personnel and cadets.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of these regulations, as they pertain to financial and allowance provisions for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets, include the rates of pay for specific staff appointments (Reg. 37), the command or staff pay rates for officers in graded positions (Reg. 39), and the allowance for temporary incapacity due to military duty (Reg. 166). Section 37 sets out the annual pay rates for various high-ranking positions such as the Inspector-General, Chief of the General Staff, and others, while ensuring that staff or command pay is not payable in addition to these rates. Section 39 stipulates the additional command or staff pay that may be awarded to officers in the Australian Staff Corps holding approved positions graded from A to F. Lastly, Section 166 establishes an allowance for members of the Citizen Forces who are temporarily incapacitated due to injuries sustained during military service, providing compensation for lost wages up to a specified duration and including additional weekly allowances for dependent children under 14 years of age.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets, primarily concerning the payment of salaries and allowances. Officers holding certain staff appointments, as outlined in Section 37, must adhere to the specified annual pay rates. Similarly, officers in the Australian Staff Corps holding graded positions as per Section 39 must receive the corresponding command or staff pay rates. Moreover, members of the Citizen Forces who become temporarily incapacitated due to military injuries are entitled to the compensation allowances stipulated in Section 166, ensuring they are financially supported during their recovery period.
Violations of these financial and allowance regulations may result in significant consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the provided text, breaches of such regulations generally attract both civil and criminal liabilities under Australian law. Civil penalties might include fines or financial restitution, while criminal penalties could encompass imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with relevant legal frameworks and the specific circumstances of the breach.