Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1934. No.73.

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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 fifteenth day of June 1934.

(Sgd.) ISAAC A ISAACS

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Defence.

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Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets.

(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 211, as amended to this date.)

Amendment.

1. Sub-regulation (d) of regulation 80 is re-lettered (g).

2. Sub-regulation (c) of regulation 80 is repealed and the following sub-regulations substituted:—

“(c) A topographer of the Australian Survey Corps who is required to possess a privately owned motor car for the performance of his official duties may be paid the following allowances subject to the conditions prescribed in sub-regulations (d) and (e) of this regulation:—

(i) An allowance at the rate of 14s. 3d. per week to meet the cost of insurance, registration, depreciation and interest on capital cost of the motor car. This allowance shall be payable continuously for 52 weeks each year irrespective of whether or not the motor car is engaged on official duties;

(ii) An allowance at the rate of 19s. per week calculated on the basis of a seven day week to meet maintenance and running costs. This allowance shall be payable for the whole of any period that the topographer is absent from the Head-quarters of his Section performing duty in the field which necessitates the use of his car.

(d) The allowances prescribed by sub-regulation (c) of this regulation shall be payable upon the certificate of the Officer Commanding the Survey Section that—

(i) the topographer claiming the allowance is actually in possession of a motor car suitable and available for the performance of his official duty; and

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(ii) when the additional allowance under sub-regulation (c) (ii) of this regulation is claimed, that the use of the topographer’s privately owned motor car was necessary for the efficient performance of the duty upon which he was engaged during the period for which such allowance is claimed.

(e) The payment of the allowance prescribed by sub-regulation (c) (i) of this regulation shall be further subject to the topographer having produced to the District Finance Officer for notation a Car Registration Certificate and an insurance policy covering the period for which the allowance is claimed. The insurance policy shall include liability to third parties and be endorsed to permit of the use of the vehicle on departmental business and to extend the indemnity to cover the legal liability of the Commonwealth.

(f) In exceptional circumstances (e.g. where a topographer on first joining the Australian Survey Corps is unable to purchase a motor car) a topographer who is not in possession of a motor car, but owns either a motor-cycle combination or a solo motor-cycle, may be paid transport allowance at the following rates:—

(i) 23s. 6d. per week for a motor-cycle combination;

(ii) 20s. per week for a solo motor-cycle.

Payment of transport allowance under this sub-regulation shall be made only upon the approval of the District Base Commandant after full consideration of the circumstances of each case, and shall be subject, in each case, to a certificate being furnished by the Officer Commanding the Survey Section to the District Finance Officer that the vehicle was actually used by the topographer for the period or periods in respect of which the allowance is claimed, and that the use of the vehicle during such period or periods was necessary for the efficient performance of military duty.

3. Regulation 100 is amended by inserting the following particulars after the words “Assistant Staff Captain” in sub-regulation (1):—

Appointment.

Number of days per annum.

Rate per whole day.

Maximum amount payable per annum.

 

 

 

£

Orderly Officer to Formation, &c., Commander

16

As for rank in Regulation 101 but not higher than rate prescribed for Captain

18

4. Regulation 214 is repealed and the following regulation substituted:—

“214. (i) A member of the Military Forces who attends a School Course of Instruction, or Tactical Course or Exercise, may be paid travelling allowance in accordance with regulation 196 for the periods of his journeys to and from the locality in which the School, Course, or Exercise is held. For the period of his attendance at the School,


Course, or Exercise the Department will provide or arrange for his accommodation and meals, except in the following cases when travelling allowance in accordance with regulation 196 may be paid for the period of attendance in lieu of the provision of accommodation and meals:—

(a) When the payment of travelling allowance involves a lesser expenditure than the provision of accommodation and meals, provided that travelling allowance shall not be paid to any member below the rank of Lance-Sergeant.

(b) In the case of officers attending compulsory courses.

(ii) A member of the Permanent Forces who is detailed for duty at a tactical course or exercise at which his accommodation and meals are provided by the Department may be paid travelling allowance for the period of his attendance at the Course or Exercise at one-quarter of the rate prescribed for his rank by regulation 196.

 

By Authority: L.F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1934, No. 73, under the Defence Act 1903-1932, introduces regulations aimed at addressing the financial and allowance requirements for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. Enacted by the Governor-General in the capacity of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations serve to provide a structured approach to allowances for military personnel. The objective of these regulations is to ensure that military personnel receive appropriate financial support for their duties, which includes allowances for transport, insurance, maintenance, and other operational costs. The regulations also aim to standardise the process for claiming these allowances, ensuring that they are only paid when necessary and under specific conditions. The regulations amend and substitute previous provisions to provide clarity and updated allowances for various roles within the military, including topographers of the Australian Survey Corps who require the use of privately owned motor cars for official duties. Furthermore, the regulations introduce allowances for those who use motor-cycle combinations or solo motor-cycles in exceptional circumstances. This legislative instrument is designed to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian military by providing adequate financial support to its personnel.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1932 apply to members of the Australian Military Forces, including senior cadets, and cover various allowances related to their service. These regulations govern financial and allowance matters specifically for personnel within the Australian military, encompassing allowances for transport, accommodation, and other duties. The regulations extend to the Commonwealth of Australia and are enforced under federal law. They do not specify exclusions or thresholds but instead detail conditions under which certain allowances are payable. For instance, topographers of the Australian Survey Corps who use their privately owned motor cars for official duties may be eligible for specific allowances, subject to conditions such as the necessity of the vehicle for duty and certification by the Officer Commanding the Survey Section. The regulations also provide for alternative transport allowances for those unable to own a motor car but instead possess a motorcycle. The application of these regulations can be further defined through subordinate instruments, which may specify additional conditions or exceptions.

Key Provisions

The primary provisions of the Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1932 primarily involve financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Under these regulations, specific changes have been made to the allowances for topographers in the Australian Survey Corps who use their privately owned motor cars for official duties. Regulation 80 has been amended so that topographers may receive two types of allowances: one at the rate of 14s. 3d. per week to cover insurance, registration, depreciation, and interest on the car's capital cost, and another at the rate of 19s. per week for maintenance and running costs, payable only when the topographer is in the field. These allowances are subject to conditions outlined in sub-regulations (d) and (e), including the necessity of the motor car for duty and the production of a car registration certificate and insurance policy to the District Finance Officer. These regulations also impose certain obligations on the parties involved. Topographers must ensure that they possess a suitable motor car or, in exceptional cases, a motor-cycle combination or solo motor-cycle, for the performance of their duties. They must obtain a certificate from the Officer Commanding the Survey Section confirming the possession and use of the vehicle, and the necessity of the vehicle for efficient duty performance. Furthermore, the payment of allowances is conditional upon the approval of the District Base Commandant and the submission of requisite documentation to the District Finance Officer. In terms of consequences for breach of these regulations, the document does not explicitly detail the penalties for non-compliance. However, given the structured and conditional nature of the allowances, it can be inferred that failure to meet the stipulated conditions, such as not producing the necessary certificates or not using the vehicle for official duty, could result in the denial of allowances. While specific penalties are not stated, the regulations' meticulous nature suggests that non-compliance could lead to formal disciplinary actions within the military framework.

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