STATUTORY RULES.
1934. No. 3.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1932.
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 1903-1932.
Dated this sixteenth day of January, 1934.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command
JOS. FRANCIS
for 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.
1. Regulation 45 is amended by deleting sub-paragraph (e) and substituting the following sub-paragraph:—
Rank or Appointment | Pay. |
Per week. | Per annum. |
| £. | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. |
(e) Private, Gunner, Sapper, Trumpeter, including Carter, Gymnastic Instructor, Clerk, Limber Gunner, District Gunner, Driver, Signaller, Musician, Bandsman, Telephonist, Blacksmith’s Striker, Store Labourer, Storeman, Stoker, Deckhand, Fireman, Lampman, Caretaker, Watchman, Gardener, Labourer, Range Assistant, Messenger, Stableman | 3 | 15 | 0 | 195 | 10 | 9 |
The rates of pay prescribed by this sub-regulation shall be subject to deduction by or under the Financial Emergency Act 1931-1933 in the same manner as they would have been so subject had the sub-regulation been in force at the time of the commencement of that Act.”
4788.—Price 3d.
2. Regulation 104 is repealed and the following regulation substituted therefor:—
“104. Specialists’ pay of £2 per annum may be paid—
(a) To each qualified Signaller below the rank of Corporal borne on the authorized establishment of a Signal Unit, or as Regimental Signaller of Light Horse and Infantry Units.
(b) To each qualified Specialist of the Field or Garrison Artillery below the rank of Bombardier in accordance with the numbers in the authorized establishments.
Provided that the soldier to whom the payment is made in respect of any financial year has, in that financial year, attended collective training in camp and been classified as ‘efficient’”.
3. Regulation 107 is amended by—
(a) deleting in sub-regulation (i) the sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting the following sub-paragraphs therefor:—
“(a) For wife | 2s. per diem |
(b) For each child | 1s. per diem”, |
and | (b), by deleting in sub-regulation (iv) the figures and letter “7½d” and substituting, the figures and letters “1s. 0d.” therefor. |
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4. Regulation 161a is repealed and the following regulation substituted therefor:—
“161a. All amounts payable under this part shall be calculated in accordance with the regulations therein, but no amount in excess of £750 shall be paid in respect of any member who is a contributor to the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund.”
5. Sub-regulation (iii) of regulation 207 is repealed and the following sub-regulation substituted therefor:—
“(iii) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (i) (b) and (ii) (b) of this regulation, mileage allowances shall be calculated at the following rates, viz:—
(a) Motor truck.................................. | 6½d. per mile |
(b) Motor car over 12 h.p. when used at Schools and Tactical Exercises other than in Camp | 6½d. per mile |
(c) Motor car over 12 h.p. used for purposes other than as in sub-paragraph (b) | 5½d. per mile |
(d) Motor car over 8 h.p. and not exceeding 12 h.p. when used at Schools and Tactical Exercises other than in camp | 5½d. per mile |
(e) Motor car over 8 h.p. and not exceeding 12 h.p. used for purposes other than as in sub-paragraph (d) | 4½d. per mile |
(f) Motor car 8 h.p. or under when used at Schools and Tactical Exercises other than in Camp | 5d. per mile |
(g) Motor car 8 h.p. or under used for purposes other than as in sub-paragraph (f) | 4d. per mile |
(h) Motor cycle with side car......................... | 3d. per mile |
(i) Motor cycle.................................. | 1¾d. per mile |
(j) Other means of conveyance........................ | First 20 miles 3d. per mile, each additional mile over 20 miles 1½d. per mile.” |
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1934, No. 3, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1932, amends the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Enacted by the Governor-General of Australia, this legislative instrument addresses discrepancies and updates the financial provisions for military personnel, including rates of pay, allowances, and superannuation limits. The amendments reflect adjustments necessitated by the Financial Emergency Act 1931-1933 and seek to ensure that financial provisions are aligned with contemporary needs and economic conditions. The objective of these regulations is to provide a structured and equitable framework for the remuneration and allowances of military members, ensuring they are adequately supported while serving the nation.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1934, No. 3, under the Defence Act 1903-1932, pertain to the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations apply to personnel within the Australian Military Forces, including various ranks and roles such as Private, Gunner, Sapper, and others listed, as well as to Senior Cadets. The scope of these regulations includes determining pay rates, allowances for spouses and children, and other financial matters related to military service. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a uniform approach to financial matters within the military. Notably, the regulations are subject to modifications through subordinate instruments, which allows for adjustments and updates to better align with the current financial and operational needs of the military. Certain exclusions and thresholds are specified, such as the upper limit of £750 for payments to contributors of the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this statutory regulation establish financial and allowance provisions for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Regulation 45 sets out new weekly and annual pay rates for various ranks and positions, such as Private, Gunner, and Signaller, and specifies that these rates are subject to deductions under the Financial Emergency Act 1931-1933 (s. 1). Regulation 104 introduces a new pay structure for qualified Signallers and Artillery Specialists below the rank of Corporal or Bombardier, provided they have attended collective training and been classified as 'efficient' (s. 2). Regulation 107 revises the rates for dependents' allowances, now setting the rate for a wife at 2s. per diem and for each child at 1s. per diem (s. 3(a)). Regulation 161a limits the maximum amount payable under this part to £750 for contributors to the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund (s. 4). Lastly, Regulation 207(iii) amends the rates for mileage allowances for various types of vehicles used by the military (s. 5).
These regulations impose certain obligations on the military forces and the relevant authorities. They mandate the payment of specified weekly and annual salaries to various ranks and positions within the military, subject to applicable deductions (s. 1). The regulations require that qualified Signallers and Artillery Specialists must attend collective training and be classified as 'efficient' to be eligible for the specialists' pay (s. 2). They also set new rates for dependents' allowances and limit the maximum amount payable to contributors to the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund (ss. 3, 4). Finally, they establish new mileage allowance rates for various types of vehicles used by the military (s. 5).
Breach of these regulations may result in legal consequences, though the specific penalties are not detailed in the text. However, given that these regulations are made under the Defence Act 1903-1932, breaches may lead to disciplinary action under military law, as well as potential civil or criminal penalties under Australian law, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The maximum penalties for such breaches would depend on the specific laws and regulations that are contravened.