STATUTORY RULES.
1931. No. 114.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1927.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of 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 sixteenth day of September, 1931.
ISAAC A. ISAACS.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command;
J. B. CHIFLEY
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) In Part II—General, insert the following heading and regulation 14:—
“Financial Emergency Provisions.
14. In any year in which as a financial emergency measure bivouacs are authorized for general application as substitutes for the normal annual camps of continuous training the Military Board may authorize the application of the following regulations to such bivouacs as if the latter were camps of continuous training—namely Regulations 105, 106, 107, 111, 115a, 119, 122, 137, 138, 207.”.
(ii) Regulation 121 is amended by adding the following at the end thereof:—
“In any year in which as a financial emergency measure bivouacs are authorized for general application as substitutes for the normal annual camps of continuous training payment of pay and allowances for each such bivouac may be made as soon as practicable after its completion.”
(iii) Regulation 222 is amended by inserting after the words “shall be issuable” the following words:—
“except such allowances as may be approved by the Military Board under Regulation 14.”
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
2571.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1931 No. 114, enacted in 1931, serves to make regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927, specifically addressing financial and allowance provisions for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. The regulations were introduced to provide flexibility and financial adjustments in response to economic conditions, particularly in times of financial emergency. These regulations were made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council. The overarching policy objective is to ensure that financial measures are implemented in a manner that maintains the operational efficiency and morale of the military forces during periods of economic strain, while also adhering to the legislative framework established by the Defence Act.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1931, No. 114, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1927, are regulations primarily concerned with financial and allowance matters for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations apply to individuals and entities within the Australian military framework, encompassing members of the military forces and senior cadets, and are thus pertinent to the administration and financial support of these groups. The scope of the regulations extends to the operational and financial management within the military, particularly focusing on allowances and pay during periods of financial emergency when bivouacs are authorised in place of standard annual training camps. The regulations are in effect across the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby having a nationwide jurisdictional reach. There are specific exclusions and adjustments detailed in the regulations, such as the conditions under which certain allowances may be approved by the Military Board and the timing of pay and allowance disbursements during financial emergencies. Additionally, the application and interpretation of these regulations can be further defined or modified through subordinate instruments, thereby allowing for flexibility and adaptation in response to changing circumstances within the military context.
Key Provisions
The main provisions of these regulations pertain to financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Specifically, they address the financial measures to be implemented during financial emergencies. Regulation 14 introduces the concept of bivouacs as substitutes for normal annual camps of continuous training. During such financial emergencies, the Military Board may apply certain regulations to these bivouacs, treating them as if they were regular camps of continuous training (Reg. 14). Furthermore, Regulation 121 allows for the payment of pay and allowances for these bivouacs to be made as soon as practicable after their completion (Reg. 121). Lastly, Regulation 222 is amended to exclude certain allowances that may be approved by the Military Board under Regulation 14 (Reg. 222).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations are primarily directed at the Military Board. They must determine when a financial emergency exists that warrants the substitution of bivouacs for normal annual camps. Additionally, they must decide which regulations to apply to these bivouacs and ensure that the allowances are paid promptly once the bivouacs are completed. The Military Board must also approve any allowances that fall under Regulation 14.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in these regulations for breaches. However, any failure to adhere to these financial and allowance provisions could lead to administrative consequences or financial discrepancies within the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Given the nature of the regulations, the primary focus is on ensuring financial stability and proper allowance distribution during financial emergencies, rather than on punitive measures for non-compliance.