Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1921. No. 145.

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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 forthwith.

Dated this twenty-ninth day of July, 1921.

FORSTER,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE;

Minister of State for Defence.

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Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets, 1921.

Amendments.

(a) Regulation 34 is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

“34. The sum of 7s. per week shall be withheld from soldiers of the Permanent Military Forces during the first thirteen weeks’ service and shall be payable as arrears after the expiration of the said thirteen weeks if the soldier is still serving. Soldiers who are discharged or who have deserted prior to the completion of thirteen weeks’ service shall forfeit such arrears. The foregoing portion of this regulation will however not apply to a person who has previously served in the Permanent Forces (including the Expeditionary Forces raised under the Defence Act 1903-17) and who was discharged from such service with not less than a good character provided that the re-enlistment is within two years of such discharge.”

(b) Regulation 203, sub-paragraph (g) is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

“(g) Departmental Warrants may be issued where necessary in cases where furniture is carried by rail or sea.”

(c) Regulation 228 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

“228. The following allowances shall be paid to members of the Permanent Forces while abroad on duty:—

(a) While travelling on board steamer from and to the Commonwealth, the following travelling allowances shall be paid:—

Officers..............3s. 9d. per diem.

Other ranks......................1s. 9d. per diem.

The provisions of Regulation 197 (i) shall not be applicable.

(b) While in India (other than at State College Course, Quetta), Canada, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, an allowance as under shall be payable:—

Officers...................12s. 6d. per diem.

(c) While in England (other than at Staff College Course, Camberley) or in New Zealand, the daily allowance shall be:—

Officers....................7s. 6d. per diem.

Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers........5s. per diem.

(d) While at the Staff College Course at Camberley or at Quetta, Officers shall be paid a personal allowance at the rate of £228 per annum.

 


(e) In addition to the allowances prescribed in (b), (c), and (d), such Officers while abroad on duty shall be paid special annual allowances as under:—

Married Officers .....................£150.

Single Officers........................£50.

(f) Officers undergoing Courses of Instruction at the Staff College, Quetta shall be paid Horse Allowance at the rate of £145 per annum.

(g) Officers on completion of the Staff College Course at Camberley or shall, if practicable, remain in England or India for a further period of twelve months:—

(a) For attachment to the Staff at Army Head-Quarters or in Commands for practical experience in Staff work; or

(b) For such other instructional duties as may be authorized for them during that period.

The Allowance to such Officers shall be as prescribed for Officers undergoing Courses of Instruction at the Staff Colleges, Camberley and Quetta, respectively vide subparagraphs (d) (c) and (f) of this regulation.

(h) The above allowances cover cab hire, and all expenses other than actual rail, steamer or coach fares, except as provided in regulation 231 and excepting that upon embarkation and disembarkation in Australia, carriage of necessary luggage to and from steamer may be allowed.

(i) This regulation shall have effect from the 1st October. 1920, and shall apply to all Officers who, on and after that date embark from Australia to attend Courses of Instruction or other duty abroad, provided that Officers who were attending Courses of Instruction abroad prior to the 1st October, 1920, and remained abroad subsequent to that date, may be paid allowances in accordance with the rates in force on the 30th September, 1920, for the remainder of such Courses of Instruction.

(d) Regulation 220 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

“229. A grant for outfit may be paid at the rates shown hereunder before embarkation and without production of vouchers, to personnel selected for Courses of Instruction, or other duty abroad:—

Officers attending Staff Colleges at Camberley and Quetta £35

Officers proceeding to England (other than to the Staff College, Camberley) and New Zealand               £10

Officers proceeding to India (other than to the Staff College, Quetta), Canada, China, Japan, and Straits Settlements               £25

Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers proceeding to England ............£5

 

 

 

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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 1921 No. 145, titled Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets, 1921, was enacted to provide financial regulations for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets under the Defence Act 1903-1918. This legislation was introduced to address issues related to the financial management and allowances for members of the military, ensuring that they received appropriate compensation and support during their service, particularly when deployed abroad. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council under the Defence Act 1903-1918, the policy objective of these regulations was to establish clear guidelines for the financial and allowance structures within the Australian Military Forces, thereby ensuring that military personnel were adequately compensated for their service both domestically and internationally.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1921 No. 145, titled "Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1918," establishes financial and allowance regulations specifically for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. These regulations apply to members of the Australian Military Forces, including officers and warrant and non-commissioned officers, who are on duty both within Australia and abroad. The provisions are designed to govern the financial aspects of their service, including the withholding of certain sums during initial service periods, and the allowances payable for travel, duty in various countries, and other specific circumstances such as attending staff college courses. These regulations extend to members of the military forces who are deployed abroad for courses of instruction or other duties, and they apply to those who embark for such purposes on or after October 1, 1920. Notably, the regulations also allow for the payment of allowances in accordance with previous rates for officers who were already abroad for courses of instruction before October 1, 1920. The regulations are made under the Defence Act 1903-1918 and come into operation immediately upon their issuance.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of these regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918 primarily deal with financial and allowance provisions for members of the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. Regulation 34 stipulates that 7 shillings per week should be withheld from soldiers of the Permanent Military Forces during their initial thirteen weeks of service, which will be paid as arrears if they remain in service after this period. However, this withholding does not apply to those previously serving in the Permanent Forces and re-enlisting within two years of their discharge, provided they were discharged with good character (s. 34). Regulation 228 introduces detailed allowances for members of the Permanent Forces while they are abroad on duty. This includes specific daily allowances for officers and other ranks when travelling by steamer, as well as allowances for officers when stationed in various countries such as India, England, New Zealand, and others. Additionally, officers are entitled to special annual allowances based on their marital status and additional allowances for those attending staff college courses (s. 228). Furthermore, Regulation 229 outlines grants for outfits that can be paid to personnel selected for courses of instruction or other duties abroad, with different rates for officers proceeding to various locations (s. 229). These regulations impose specific financial obligations on the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. They dictate the withholding and subsequent payment of weekly allowances to soldiers during their initial service period, which must be adhered to by both the military personnel and the administrative bodies responsible for payroll and financial management (s. 34). Moreover, these regulations establish a clear framework for the provision of various allowances to military personnel while they are stationed abroad, ensuring that officers and other ranks receive appropriate financial support based on their location and duties (s. 228). Furthermore, the regulations mandate the payment of outfit grants to personnel selected for overseas courses or duties, ensuring that they are adequately prepared for their assignments (s. 229). Breach of these regulations can lead to various civil or administrative consequences. For instance, soldiers who are discharged or desert before completing the initial thirteen weeks of service will forfeit their arrears, as specified in Regulation 34. Additionally, failure to comply with the outlined allowance provisions could result in financial discrepancies or disputes regarding the rightful entitlements of military personnel while they are abroad on duty. These issues would need to be addressed through the appropriate administrative or judicial channels to ensure that the regulations are upheld and that military personnel receive their due financial support (ss. 34, 228, 229).

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