STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 42.
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, except where otherwise stated.
Dated this thirteenth day of May, 1927.
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.)
Amendments.
A. Sub-paragraph (c) of regulation 63 is amended by deleting the figures “45” and inserting in lieu thereof the figures “54”.
B. Regulation 105 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“105. (a) A soldier below the rank of Corporal or Bombardier who is borne as a cook upon the authorized establishment of a Unit may be granted special duty pay at the rate of Six shillings for each day upon which he is actually engaged in cooking at the Camp of Continuous Training of the Unit to which he belongs, provided that his Commanding Officer certifies that his duties have been efficiently performed, and provided also that he has either qualified at a course of cookery or has passed tests in cooking conducted by direction of the Formation Commander by an Instructor qualified in cooking.
(b) A soldier below the rank of Corporal or Bombardier who is borne as a cook upon the authorized establishment of a Unit but who has not qualified at a course of cookery or has not passed tests caused by the Formation Commander to be conducted for the classification of cooks may be granted special duty pay at the rate of Three shillings for each day upon which he is actually engaged in cooking at the Camp of Continuous Training of the Unit to which he belongs, providing that his Commanding Officer certifies that his duties have been efficiently performed.”
To come into operation as from 1st January, 1927.
C. Regulation 106 is amended by adding the following at the end of the paragraph commencing “Motor Cycles”:—
“In addition to the daily allowance of Five shillings an allowance of One penny per mile for solo machines and One penny farthing per mile for combination machines shall be payable subject to the following conditions for each mile travelled on duty at Camps of Continuous Training or at Home Training parades. The daily aggregate mileage for each Unit shall not exceed an average of sixty miles for machines brought into camp by members of the Unit nor in the case of Home Training parades an average of fifteen miles per parade for machines brought to the parade by members of the Unit. No payment shall be made by the Department for distance travelled between the member’s residence and his usual head-quarters, drill hall or place of assembly, nor shall any free issues of petrol or lubricants be made to a member for occasions upon which he will draw mileage allowance.”
To come into operation as from 1st January, 1927.
D. Regulation 154 is amended by deleting the word “unexpired.”
E. Regulation 290 is amended by deleting the words “(2-ft. billets).”.
F. Regulation 291 is amended by deleting wherever occurring the words “2-ft. billets” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “1-foot billets”.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1927 No. 42, titled "Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927," was enacted by the Governor-General in Council on 13 May 1927, to bring about immediate changes to the financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. This legislative instrument amends existing regulations to update the allowances and pay for various duties performed by military personnel, such as adjusting the pay for cooks based on their qualifications and the mileage allowances for members using their own vehicles for military duties. The purpose of these amendments is to ensure that the financial support provided to military personnel is fair and reflects their duties and qualifications, thereby maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of the Australian Military Forces. The regulations were designed to come into operation from 1 January 1927, except where otherwise specified.
Scope and Application
These Regulations, made under the Defence Act 1903-1927, primarily apply to members of the Australian Military Forces, including senior cadets, governing their financial entitlements and allowances. These financial provisions include amendments to special duty pay for soldiers serving as cooks, and allowances for mileage when using personal vehicles for military duties. The scope of these Regulations is national, extending to all members of the Australian Military Forces across the Commonwealth of Australia. Notably, these Regulations do not exclude any particular subset of military personnel or specific circumstances, thus applying broadly to all qualifying members. The Regulations are set to come into operation from 1 January 1927, except where otherwise stated. The Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, has issued these Regulations to ensure proper financial administration within the military, reflecting necessary adjustments and clarifications in the allowances and duties of military personnel.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1927, No. 42, made under the Defence Act 1903-1927, introduce several amendments and new provisions concerning financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Regulation 63 (A) adjusts the figures from “45” to “54”. Regulation 105 (B) replaces the previous regulation, allowing soldiers below the rank of Corporal or Bombardier who are cooks to receive special duty pay. If a cook has qualified through a course or tests, they receive six shillings per day; if not, they receive three shillings per day, subject to the Commanding Officer's certification of efficient duty performance. Regulation 106 (C) adds a new provision for mileage allowances for motor cycles used on duty, with specific rates and mileage limits. Regulation 154 (D) removes the word “unexpired”, presumably to clarify certain terms. Regulation 290 (E) and 291 (F) replace references to “2-ft. billets” with “1-foot billets”, likely to update the terminology to reflect current standards.
These regulations impose specific conditions and requirements on soldiers and their commanding officers. Soldiers who are cooks must either have completed a cookery course or passed tests conducted by an instructor qualified in cooking to be eligible for the higher rate of special duty pay. Commanding Officers are required to certify the efficient performance of their duties. Additionally, the regulations set clear guidelines for mileage allowances for motor cycles used on duty, including limits on the total mileage that can be claimed per day or per training parade.
Violations of these regulations could result in financial discrepancies or improper payments. The regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance; however, any breaches of terms related to special duty pay or mileage allowances could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or financial repercussions for the individuals involved. The precise nature and extent of any penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the interpretation of the Defence Act 1903-1927 under which these regulations were made.