STATUTORY RULES.
1929. No. 51.
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.
Dated this eleventh day of May, 1929.
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.
(i) Financial Regulation 217 is cancelled and the following is substituted therefor:—
“217. A member of the Military Forces who attends a school or course of instruction authorized by a formation, &c., commander to be held either continuously or at intervals for an equivalent duration may, if meals and accommodation for sleeping are not provided and the member is required to incur expense for meals, he paid an allowance for meals at the rate of—
(a) 3s. 6d. in the case of an officer and 2s. 6d. in the case of a soldier for each day of his attendance of not less than six working hours, and
(b) 2s. 6d. in the case of an officer, 2s. 3d. in the case of a warrant officer and 2s. in the case of a non-commissioned officer or private soldier for each day on which he attends during the evening only and for a period of not less than three working hours.”
(ii) Cancel Financial Regulation 218.
(iii) Add the following new sub-paragraph to Financial Regulation 251:—
“The formation, &c., commander may vary the scale prescribed herein by authorizing the issue of any equivalents in articles of food provided that the value of the daily ration so issued shall not exceed eighteenpence or the contract value of the rations shown in the daily ration scale, whichever is the greater.”
(iv) In Financial Regulation 255, delete the words “Regulations 251 and” and substitute “Regulation” in lieu.
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
961.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1929 No. 51, enacted by the Governor-General in Council, amends the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets under the Defence Act 1903-1927. These regulations address financial matters and allowances for military personnel attending courses or schools, ensuring they are appropriately compensated for expenses incurred when meals and accommodation are not provided. The amendments include changes to the allowance rates for meal expenses based on the duration and time of attendance, and the conditions under which food or equivalents can be issued as rations. These regulations aim to provide clarity and consistency in the financial support provided to military personnel during training or educational activities.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927, specifically Statutory Rules 1929, No. 51, outline financial and allowance provisions for members of the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. These regulations apply to all members of the Australian Military Forces, including officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and private soldiers, as well as senior cadets. They pertain to the financial compensation and allowances for these individuals, particularly in the context of attending authorised courses or instruction. The regulations are framed within the Commonwealth jurisdiction and apply across Australia as dictated by the Defence Act 1903-1927. The regulations include specific allowances for meal expenses when members are required to attend courses where meals and accommodation are not provided, as well as provisions for the issue of food rations. While the regulations cover various financial aspects, they do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds; however, they do provide flexibility through subordinate instruments, allowing formation and commanders to vary the scale of allowances and rations under certain conditions.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of the Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927 include the amendments to Financial Regulation 217, the cancellation of Financial Regulation 218, and the addition of a new sub-paragraph to Financial Regulation 251. Specifically, Regulation 217 introduces an allowance for meals for members of the Military Forces who attend a school or course of instruction, with different rates depending on the duration and time of attendance. Regulation 218 is cancelled, and Regulation 251 is amended to allow the formation, etc., commander to vary the scale of rations by authorizing the issue of food articles provided that the value does not exceed eighteenpence or the contract value of the rations shown in the daily ration scale, whichever is the greater. Regulation 255 is also modified to reflect these changes by deleting the reference to Regulations 251 and inserting "Regulation" in its place.
These Regulations impose several obligations on the members of the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. Firstly, members attending authorised courses or schools are entitled to meal allowances if meals and accommodation are not provided. The rates of these allowances are specified in Regulation 217, with different rates for officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and private soldiers based on the duration and timing of their attendance. Secondly, the formation, etc., commander has the authority to vary the scale of rations provided to these members, as outlined in Regulation 251, ensuring that the value of the rations does not exceed the specified limits. Additionally, these Regulations necessitate the adjustment of Financial Regulation 255 to align with the new provisions introduced by the current amendments.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the Regulations themselves, breaches of financial and allowance provisions in military contexts could lead to disciplinary actions under the Defence Act 1903-1927 or other relevant military legislation. The consequences may include administrative penalties, financial restitution, or disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by the relevant military authorities. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the commanding officers or disciplinary bodies within the Australian Military Forces.