STATUTORY RULES.
1935. No. 49.
REGULATION UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1934.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1934.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of May, 1935.
(Sgd) ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. †
Medical attendance—Permanent Forces.
Regulation 81 of the Military Financial and Allowance Regulations is amended in sub-regulation (b) by omitting paragraph (i) and inserting in its stead—
(i) Within a radius of two miles of District Base Head-quarters—in accordance with such arrangements as may be approved by the Military Board.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on ,1935.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 211. as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 6, 42, 58, 96, 114 and 139: 1928, Nos. 17, 27, 42, 72, 93 and 121; 1929, Nos. 4, 29, 51, 85 and 101; 1930, Nos. 14, 49, 90, 115 and 130; 1931, Nos. 30, 36, 51, 83 and 114; 1932. Nos. 6, 22, 28, 46, 59, 88, 92, 112 and 147; 1933. Nos. 1, 18, 24, 25, 33, 36, 53, 81, 110 and 122: 1934. Nos. 4, 20, 60, 73, 104, 141 and 158; 1935, No. 43.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
1917—12/13.5.1935.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1935 No. 49, made under the Defence Act 1903-1934, were introduced to address administrative gaps within the financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislation sought to refine and streamline the provision of medical attendance within the specified parameters of the military forces. The policy objective was to ensure that medical services were organised and accessible within a two-mile radius of District Base Headquarters, subject to the approval of the Military Board, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare provision for military personnel.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1935, No. 49, made under the Defence Act 1903-1934, specifically address the amendment of financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets, with a particular focus on the provision of medical attendance within a defined radius of District Base Headquarters. These regulations apply to individuals serving within the Australian Military Forces, including permanent forces, and to senior cadets who are part of the military structure. The geographic reach of these regulations is primarily within the Commonwealth of Australia, as they pertain to the operations and administrative arrangements of the Australian Defence Force. The regulations are subject to approval by the Military Board, indicating a level of oversight and control exercised by this governing body. While the primary focus is on financial and medical attendance regulations, the broad scope of the Defence Act implies that these regulations are part of a larger framework designed to ensure the effective administration and operation of the Australian Defence Force. The rules do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds but are instead tailored to meet the needs of the military personnel under specific conditions.
Key Provisions
This statutory instrument amends Regulation 81 of the Military Financial and Allowance Regulations, specifically sub-regulation (b) by modifying the criteria for medical attendance within a radius of two miles of District Base Headquarters. This amendment applies to the Permanent Forces and is subject to approval by the Military Board. The main operative section of this regulation is section 81(b)(i), which now specifies that medical attendance is to be provided within a radius of two miles of District Base Headquarters, in accordance with the arrangements approved by the Military Board.
Under this Act, the obligations placed on the parties primarily involve ensuring that any provision of medical attendance within the specified radius is in compliance with the arrangements approved by the Military Board. This means that any medical services provided to the Permanent Forces within this two-mile radius must be sanctioned by the Military Board to ensure they meet the necessary standards and requirements.
Any breach of this regulation could lead to serious consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text provided, under the Defence Act 1903-1934, breaches of regulations could potentially incur civil or criminal penalties. These could include fines or other sanctions depending on the severity of the breach and the discretion of the courts. The exact penalties would be determined based on the specific nature of the breach and any relevant case law or statutory provisions.