STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 53.
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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 25th day of March, 1925.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
THOS. W. CRAWFORD,
For Minister of State for Defence.
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financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets, 1921.
(Statutory Rules 1921, No. 82 as amended to this date).
Amendments.
A. Regulation 101 is amended as follows:— |
(i) By deleting the words “Acting Bombardier”, and substituting therefor the words “Lance Bombardier”. |
(ii) By deleting the following:— |
“2nd Corporal, Bombardier | £0 8 6 | £10 12 6 | £0 8 6 | £6 16 0.” |
(iii) By inserting the words “or Bombardier,” immediately after the words “Pay and Orderly Room Corporal”. |
(iv) By inserting the following new category after the category “Sergeant........................Sergeant Trumpeter”:— |
“Lance Ser-Sergeant | £0 9 6 | £11 17 6 | £0 9 6 | £7 12 0.” |
B. Sub-regulation (4) of Regulation 119 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“(4) Acting ranks and acting or temporary appointments shall not carry any increase of pay, except in the case of Militia Adjutants for whom a special rate is provided in Regulation 126. Lance ranks shall not carry an increase in pay unless such are authorized as ‘paid lance ranks’ in the annual training establishments”.
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C. Regulation 138 is amended by inserting the following new sub-regulation:—
“(3) Officers of the Australian Army Medical Corps (Dental Service) and Australian Army Medical Corps Reserve (Dental Service) where employed on dental duty which does not form part of the authorized duties of their appointment, may be paid—”
(a) For each day on which the duration of duty, exclusive of travelling, is three hours or more | | One day’s pay of rank under Regulation 101 |
(b) For each day on which the duration of duty, exclusive of travelling, is less than three hours | | One half day’s pay of rank under Regulation,101 |
D. Regulation 222 is amended as follows:—
(i) By deleting the sentence “but a daily allowance of 2s. for each member attending the Course may be granted to cover all expenses other than rail fares”,
and substituting the following therefor;—
“but an expenditure not exceeding the rate of 2s. per diem for each member attending the Course may be allowed to cover all expenses except those which the Military Board may direct to be provided otherwise”.
(ii) by inserting the following proviso at the end of the Regulation:—
“Provided that at Voluntary Courses of Instruction where horses are required, expenditure on forags not exceeding the rate of 1s. 6d. per diem for each horse may also be allowed”.
E. Regulation 324 is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“324.—An officer of the Senior Cadets who attends a school or course of instruction, which is held in conjunction with or as part of a school or course for Citizen Force Officers and which has been approved by the Formation, &c., Commander may, if the Formation; &c., Commander approves, and the necessary funds are available from the amount provided for such school or course, be granted:
(a) Rail transport to and from the school or course;
(b) Travelling Allowances;
(c) Tentage or quarters and subsistence whilst attending the school or course.”
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Overview
The Defence Act 1903-1918, enacted to regulate the Australian Military Forces and address defence-related matters, was supplemented by Statutory Rules 1925 No. 53, which introduced financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations were made under the authority of the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the need to update and refine the financial management and allowances provided to military personnel and cadets. The amendments aimed to adjust ranks, pay scales, and allowances to better suit the evolving needs of the forces, ensuring that financial provisions were aligned with the changing roles and duties of service members. The policy objective was to provide clarity and consistency in financial matters for military personnel, ensuring that allowances and pay adjustments were accurately reflected and managed within the framework of the Defence Act 1903-1918.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, which were made effective on 25th March, 1925, pertain specifically to financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations apply to various ranks within the Australian Military Forces, including adjustments to pay scales for certain roles and conditions under which additional payments may be granted. Notably, the regulations encompass adjustments to the pay and allowances for officers in the Australian Army Medical Corps and the Australian Army Medical Corps Reserve, particularly when they are engaged in dental duties outside their authorised roles. Additionally, these regulations address allowances for attending approved schools or courses, including provisions for rail transport, travelling allowances, and subsistence. The amendments made through these regulations are designed to ensure that personnel receive appropriate compensation for their duties, while also clarifying the circumstances under which additional allowances may be provided. The regulations are applicable nationally, governing conduct and financial entitlements across all states and territories within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these regulations, under the Defence Act 1903-1918, concern the financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations include specific changes to financial provisions, such as the amendment of the rank titles and pay scales (Regulation 101), the allowance for acting ranks and lance ranks (Regulation 119), and the conditions for payment of officers in the Dental Service (Regulation 138). Additionally, they cover allowances for members attending courses (Regulation 222) and provisions for officers attending approved schools or courses (Regulation 324). These changes reflect updates in rank nomenclature, adjustments to pay scales for certain duties, and allowances for specific types of duty and attendance at educational courses.
The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties it governs. Firstly, it mandates that any changes in rank titles must be clearly documented and communicated to relevant personnel, such as substituting "Lance Bombardier" for "Acting Bombardier" (Regulation 101). Secondly, it stipulates that acting ranks and certain lance ranks do not automatically carry an increase in pay, except in specific circumstances such as acting appointments for Militia Adjutants or when lance ranks are authorized as 'paid lance ranks' (Regulation 119). Thirdly, officers in the Dental Service who undertake duties outside their authorized scope may receive additional pay based on the duration of their duty (Regulation 138). Lastly, it sets conditions for allowances for members attending courses, specifying limits on expenditure and conditions for additional allowances such as for forage when horses are required (Regulation 222).
Breaches of these regulations may have legal consequences, although the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Typically, failure to comply with financial and allowance regulations could result in administrative penalties, financial recovery actions, or disciplinary measures under the Defence Act. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would be determined based on the nature of the breach and the provisions of the Defence Act and related legislation. It is essential for personnel to adhere to these regulations to avoid any potential repercussions.