STATUTORY RULES.
1928. No. 27.
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 unless otherwise stated.
Dated this thirtieth day of March, 1928.
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, as amended to this date.)
Amendments.
Insert new Regulation No. 87:—
Furlough Payments Permanent Forces.
Trust for Furlough Pay
87. Where payment of a sum of money to the dependants of a member of the Permanent Forces has been authorized under regulations 478 or 479 of the Australian Military Regulations the amount so authorized to be paid may be distributed to the dependants in such proportions and in such manner as the Minister directs and for that purpose may be vested in Trustees upon such trusts as are approved by the Minister.
(To have effect as from 1st January, 1926.)
Regulation 207 is amended as follows:—
Delete the schedule appearing in sub-paragraph (a) and substitute the following in lieu thereof:—
(i) | Motor Truck...................................... | 8d. | per | mile. |
(ii) | Motor Car of over 12 horse-power when used at Schools and Tactical Exercises other than in Camp | 8d. | „ | „ |
(iii) | Motor Car of over 12 horse-power used for purposes other than as in sub-paragraph (ii) | 7d. | „ | „ |
(iv) | Motor Car of 12 horse-power and under used at Schools and Tactical Exercises other than in Camp | 7d. | „ | „ |
(v) | Motor Car of 32 horse-power and under used for purposes other than as in sub-paragraph (iv) | 6d. | „ | „ |
(vi) | Motor Cycle with side car............................. | 4d. | „ | „ |
(vii) | Motor Cycle...................................... | 3d. | „ | „ |
(viii) | Other means of conveyance............................ | 3d. | „ | „ |
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
530.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1928, No. 27, which consists of Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927, was enacted to provide financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. The Regulations were made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and they came into operation forthwith unless otherwise stated. The policy objective of these Regulations was to establish a structured financial framework for the Australian Military Forces, including allowances for motor vehicles and other means of conveyance, and to provide for furlough payments to the dependants of members of the Permanent Forces. This legislative instrument aimed to ensure that the financial needs of the military personnel and their dependants were adequately addressed, thereby maintaining the operational effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1928 No. 27, Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1927, made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, pertain to financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations govern the allowances and payments, including furlough payments, to members of the Permanent Forces and their dependants. The scope of these regulations is national, applying across Australia, and it extends to both the military personnel and their families. The regulations also specify the allowances for various means of transportation used by the military for different purposes, such as motor trucks, cars, and motor cycles. Notably, these regulations may be amended or extended through subordinate instruments to reflect changes in circumstances or policy directions. The regulations do not explicitly outline exclusions or exemptions, but they do set clear terms and conditions for the distribution of allowances and payments.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927 primarily address financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. A key provision in Regulation 87 pertains to furlough payments for the dependents of members of the Permanent Forces. Specifically, Regulation 87 allows the amount authorized to be paid to a member's dependents to be distributed according to the Minister's direction. The funds may be vested in trustees, who will hold the money under the terms approved by the Minister. This regulation ensures that the financial support reaches the intended recipients in a controlled and directed manner.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved. The Minister has the authority to direct the distribution of furlough payments and approve the terms under which trustees will hold these funds. Trustees must adhere to the directions provided by the Minister to ensure the payments are made correctly and fairly. The Regulations also detail allowances for various modes of transport used by the military, specifying rates per mile for different types of vehicles, including motor trucks, motor cars, motor cycles, and other means of conveyance. These allowances are intended to cover the costs associated with the use of these vehicles for various military purposes.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text provided, breaches of regulations related to financial disbursements and allowances can typically lead to legal actions. Such actions might include fines or other civil penalties under the Defence Act 1903-1927, or more severe criminal charges in cases of fraud or misuse of funds. The exact nature and severity of penalties would depend on the specific breach and the circumstances surrounding it.