STATUTORY RULES.
1918. No. 201.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1918.
I, SIR WALTER EDWARD DAVIDSON, Deputy of 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 as from 1st February, 1918.
Dated this thirty-first day of July, 1918.
W. E. DAVIDSON,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of the Financial and Allowance Regulations.
1. Sub-regulation (c) of regulation 196 of the Financial and Allowance Regulations is amended by deleting the words commencing with “After two weeks’ residence” and ending with “approval of the Military Board”: To take effect as from 19th June, 1918.
2. The Financial and Allowance Regulations are amended by inserting, after regulation 353, the following regulation:—
Pay and allowances of persons classified as non-efficient.
“353a. (1) Subject to this regulation no pay or allowances shall be payable to any person who is liable to render service under Part XII. of the Act in respect of any additional period of training served in any one year, under the provisions of Regulation 825 of the Australian Military Regulations 1916, in order to enable him to become efficient.
“(2) An allowance may be paid to a person serving in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, in respect of each day’s attendance at a camp of continuous training attended for the purpose of making good any deficiency due to failure to attend a prescribed camp of continuous training in any previous year as follows:—
(a) For wife (living at home), 1s. 3d. per diem.
(b) For each child under 14 years of age and dependent upon the trainee for support, 7½d. per diem.
(c) For the mother of the trainee if she is entirely dependent upon his earnings, 1s. 3d. per diem:
Provided that the total allowance payable to any person under this sub-regulation shall not exceed 8s. per day:
Provided further that no allowance shall be granted under this regulation to any person who has not completed the whole period of continuous training required under regulation 825 of the Australian Military Regulations 1916 to enable him to become efficient.
“(3) Every claim for an allowance under this regulation shall be accompanied by a statutory declaration made by the claimant and indorsed by the Commanding Officer.”
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1918 No. 201, made under the Defence Act 1903-1918, addresses issues concerning the financial and allowance regulations for military personnel. Enacted by the Deputy of the Governor-General, Sir Walter Edward Davidson, with advice from the Federal Executive Council, these regulations came into operation on 1 February 1918. The regulations were designed to provide clarity and adjustments to the financial support and allowances for military personnel, particularly those undergoing additional training to meet efficiency standards. This legislative instrument reflects a policy objective to ensure that financial provisions are aligned with the evolving requirements of military service during this period, aiming to support servicemen and their families effectively.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1918 No. 201, made under the Defence Act 1903-1918, amends the Financial and Allowance Regulations, specifically targeting individuals who are liable to render service under Part XII of the Defence Act. The regulations, which came into effect on 1st February 1918, modify provisions regarding the pay and allowances for those in military training, including non-efficient persons undergoing additional training to become efficient. These amendments aim to provide allowances for the dependents of trainees attending continuous training camps, while ensuring the total allowance does not exceed 8 shillings per day and is contingent on the trainee completing the requisite training period. The regulations also specify that claims for allowances must be supported by a statutory declaration from the claimant and an endorsement from the Commanding Officer. This legislative instrument applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, extending the scope of financial support for military trainees and their families within the framework established by the Defence Act 1903-1918.
Key Provisions
The regulations, under the Defence Act 1903-1918, primarily address financial and allowance provisions for military personnel. Regulation 196 (c) has been altered to remove the requirement for two weeks' residence followed by the approval of the Military Board. This change took effect on 19th June, 1918. Additionally, a new regulation, 353a, has been inserted to address the pay and allowances of non-efficient personnel. According to this regulation, no pay or allowances are payable for additional training periods unless the individual is making up for a previous year's deficiency in continuous training. Allowances can be granted for dependents under certain conditions and are subject to a maximum of 8s per day. The new regulation also requires a statutory declaration and the endorsement of the Commanding Officer for any allowance claims.
The obligations imposed by these regulations require military personnel who are undergoing additional training to comply with the new financial provisions. Specifically, they must ensure they meet the criteria for receiving allowances for their dependents, and they must submit a statutory declaration endorsed by their Commanding Officer when claiming any allowances. Furthermore, personnel must complete the entire period of continuous training as stipulated under regulation 825 of the Australian Military Regulations 1916 to be eligible for these allowances.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties or consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of military regulations generally carry administrative, civil, or criminal penalties depending on the severity of the breach. Typically, such breaches could lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or legal proceedings. It is important for military personnel to adhere strictly to these regulations to avoid any adverse outcomes.