STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 6.
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 January, 1927.
(Sgd.) J. H. STARLING
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command.
Acting Minister of State for Defence.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 211.)
Amendment.
A. Sub-paragraph (d) of Regulation 122 is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“(d) Payment may be made to the officers shown hereunder on the certificate of the D.D.M.S. that their duties have been efficiently performed and that they are entitled to pay for the period claimed, and notwithstanding that such officers have not attended the Camp training prescribed for the year:—
Senior Dental Officer—Not exceeding 16 days per annum.
Senior Pharmaceutical Officer—Not exceeding 8 days per annum.”
B. Sub-paragraph (c) of Regulation 161 is amended by deleting the words “equivalent of sixteen”, and inserting in lieu thereof, the words “equivalent of eight.”
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1927 No. 6, made under the Defence Act 1903-1918, introduces financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, and their objective is to amend existing provisions regarding the payment of allowances for specific military officers, such as the Senior Dental Officer and Senior Pharmaceutical Officer. The regulations respond to identified gaps in the efficient administration of allowances by ensuring that officers can be paid for their duties without the necessity of attending prescribed camp training, thereby streamlining the payment process and addressing practical administrative concerns.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1927, No. 6 made under the Defence Act 1903-1918, govern the financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations apply to military officers, specifically to those in designated roles such as Senior Dental Officers and Senior Pharmaceutical Officers. The scope of this legislation is limited to financial and allowance matters, including the conditions and amounts of pay that can be claimed by these officers. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, and are applicable to all relevant officers within the military framework. The regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the defined roles and the conditions under which allowances are paid. Subordinate instruments may further detail or extend the application of these regulations as needed.
Key Provisions
The statutory rules introduced under the Defence Act 1903-1918 include specific amendments to financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. Regulation 122 (a) has been altered to allow for the payment of allowances to certain officers, such as the Senior Dental Officer and Senior Pharmaceutical Officer, based on the confirmation of the Director of Dental and Medical Services (D.D.M.S.) that their duties were efficiently performed. Importantly, these payments can be made even if the officers have not attended the prescribed camp training for the year (Regulation 122(d)). Additionally, Regulation 161 (c) has been amended to reduce the equivalent number of days from sixteen to eight (Regulation 161(c)).
These regulations impose clear obligations on the relevant military officers and the D.D.M.S. The Senior Dental Officer and Senior Pharmaceutical Officer must ensure that their duties are performed efficiently to qualify for the allowances. The D.D.M.S. is responsible for certifying that these duties have been met, which is a prerequisite for the payment of allowances. Furthermore, while the requirement to attend camp training has been waived for these officers, the primary duty of efficient performance of their roles remains paramount.
Failure to comply with these regulations could potentially lead to civil or criminal consequences, though the specific penalties are not detailed within the legislative instrument itself. Generally, under the Defence Act, breaches of regulations can result in disciplinary actions, including fines or imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and could be determined by a court martial or other military tribunal, with potential penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment.