STATUTORY RULES.
1929. No. 4.
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 twenty-fifth day of January, 1929.
STONEHAVEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
NEVILLE HOWSE
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.
(i) F.R. 38 is amended by (a) deleting in the table thereunder the following words and figures appearing in the first and second columns, viz.:—“Colonel Commandant 850,” “Colonel on the Staff 850” and (b) inserting in lieu the words and figures “Brigadier 850”.
(ii) F.R. 39 (a) is amended by deleting the words “Colonels on the Staff” in the column headed Appointment—Army Headquarters, Schools, Depots, &c., and inserting in lieu the word “Brigadier.”
(iii) F.R. 39 (b) is amended by deleting the words “Colonels on the Staff” and substituting the word “Brigadiers.”
(iv) F.R. 122 is amended by inserting the words “Divisional Army Service Corps” after the word “Signals” in sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (b).
(v) Insert after F.R. 122—
“Flying Allowances”.
“123. Members of the Citizen Military Forces who as part of duly approved military duty are detailed to perform flying duties for instructional or other purposes may be granted for each day of actual ascent an allowance equivalent to one-half of the militia pay of their substantive rank.
Messing will be a charge against the Department.”
(vi) F.R. 196 (i) is amended by deleting in the Column headed “Rank or Appointment” the words “Colonel Commandant”, “Colonel on the Staff” and inserting in lieu the word “Brigadier.”
3328.—Price 3d.
(vii) F.R. 228 is amended by deleting sub-paragraph (5) and substituting the following in its stead:—
“(5) The allowances prescribed by sub-paragraphs (1) (2) and (3) of this regulation shall cover:
(a) Cab hire and all expenses other than rail, steamer or coach fares;
(b) Removal and/or storage of furniture and personal effects excepting that upon embarkation and disembarkation in Australia, carriage of necessary luggage to and from the steamer may be allowed.”
(viii) F.R. 235 (a) is amended by deleting the words “Colonels in Command and Colonels on the Staff” opposite the amount of 10s. per diem, and inserting in lieu the word “ Brigadier.”
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1929, No. 4, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1927, outlines amendments to the financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, the regulations aim to update allowances and titles within the military hierarchy to better reflect contemporary military practices and structure. These changes include updating the ranks from Colonel to Brigadier and adjusting allowances for various military roles. The policy objective is to ensure that the financial support provided to military personnel aligns with their roles and responsibilities within the evolving Defence Force structure.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1929, No. 4, made under the Defence Act 1903-1927, establish specific financial and allowance regulations for members of the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. These regulations apply to various ranks within the military, including brigadiers, and cover allowances for duties such as flying, messing, and the removal or storage of personal effects. The amendments primarily update the ranks of Colonel Commandant and Colonel on the Staff to Brigadier, reflecting changes within the military hierarchy. These regulations apply nationally across Australia, providing a framework for the financial entitlements and allowances of military personnel as they undertake their duties. The scope of the regulations is further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, allowing for ongoing updates to the allowances and financial structures within the Australian Defence Force.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations, as outlined in the statutory rules, primarily involve amendments to financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. The amendments include changes to specific financial allowances for various ranks and appointments within the military hierarchy. For instance, section (i) alters the financial allowances previously designated for "Colonel Commandant" and "Colonel on the Staff" to now apply to "Brigadier." Similarly, sections (ii) and (iii) replace instances of "Colonels on the Staff" with "Brigadiers." Additionally, section (iv) introduces a new category under "Flying Allowances," allowing members of the Citizen Military Forces who undertake flying duties to receive an allowance based on their substantive rank. Furthermore, section (v) modifies the allowable expenses under various allowances, specifying that certain allowances now cover cab hire and other expenses but not rail, steamer, or coach fares.
The Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the military personnel covered by these amendments. For example, members who are detailed to perform flying duties are now eligible for financial allowances based on their rank, as outlined in section (v). Additionally, the updated allowances for "Brigadiers" in sections (i), (ii), and (iii) ensure that financial support for these ranks is appropriately adjusted. The revised allowance criteria in section (vii) also necessitate that the specified allowances cover cab hire and related expenses, but exclude rail, steamer, or coach fares. These amendments are designed to streamline financial support for military personnel while ensuring that allowances are allocated fairly and according to rank.
The Regulations also specify consequences for breaches of the provisions. Although the text does not explicitly state penalties, breaches of these financial regulations could lead to administrative or disciplinary actions within the military framework. Non-compliance with the specified allowances or misuse of funds could result in financial discrepancies, which might prompt investigations or corrective measures. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, the overarching aim is to maintain financial integrity and ensure that allowances are used appropriately and in accordance with the updated regulations.
In summary, these Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927 primarily focus on adjusting financial allowances for various ranks within the Australian Military Forces, introducing new allowances for flying duties, and clarifying the scope of allowable expenses. These amendments aim to ensure that military personnel receive appropriate financial support commensurate with their rank and duties. Compliance with these updated regulations is essential to maintain the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the military forces.