STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 214.
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 ninth day of December, 1925.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
THOS. W. CRAWFORD,
for Minister of State for Defence.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets.
(Statutory Rules 1921, No. 82, as amended to this date.)
Amendment.
A. Sub-regulation (c) of regulation 206 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“(c) No allowance shall, except upon the approval of the Military Board, be made to any person, whether previously temporarily employed or otherwise, upon first appointment to the Permanent Military Forces, for cost of conveyance to the locality of the appointment unless the cost for railways, or other fares, including, if the person is married, those of wife and children, exceeds £3, when the District Finance Officer may allow the appointee the amount in excess. The Military Board may increase the allowance, where, in its opinion, the circumstances warrant it”.
B. Regulation 231 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“231. While travelling on official duty in India, officers of the Permanent and Citizen Forces may draw such allowances as may be authorized by the Minister.”
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1925 No. 214, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1918, was enacted to refine the financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. The regulations were designed to address the need for more structured financial management within the military, particularly concerning travel allowances for personnel. The enacting body, the Governor-General in Council, made these regulations to ensure that the financial provisions were aligned with the operational needs of the military, thereby facilitating better administration and accountability in the disbursement of allowances. The policy objective, as reflected in the amendments, was to establish a more stringent approval process for travel allowances and to ensure that allowances were only granted under specific circumstances, such as when travel costs exceeded a certain threshold, thereby promoting fiscal responsibility within the military.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1925 No. 214, made under the Defence Act 1903-1918, outlines specific financial and allowance regulations pertaining to the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. These regulations govern the conditions under which allowances are granted to personnel within the military forces, particularly focusing on matters such as conveyance costs for new appointees and allowances for officers traveling on official duty in India. The regulations are applicable to any person, whether previously temporarily employed or otherwise, who is appointed to the Permanent Military Forces, as well as to officers of the Permanent and Citizen Forces who undertake official duty in India. The provisions are set within the jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth of Australia, indicating that they apply nationally across all states and territories. Notably, the regulations have been amended to refine the circumstances under which allowances are granted, with specific conditions now governed by the approval of the Military Board and subject to certain financial thresholds. Additionally, the regulations provide for the Minister’s authority to authorize allowances for officers traveling in India, thereby extending their scope to international travel contexts.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations pertain to the financial allowances for personnel within the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Regulation 206(c) stipulates that an allowance for the cost of conveyance to the place of appointment is not to be made, unless approved by the Military Board, and only if the cost exceeds £3. This includes the costs for railways or other fares, and if applicable, those for the appointee’s spouse and children. The Military Board has the discretion to increase this allowance if deemed necessary. Regulation 231 allows officers of the Permanent and Citizen Forces to draw allowances authorised by the Minister while travelling on official duty in India.
These Regulations impose several obligations and requirements on the parties involved. The Military Board must approve any allowance for the cost of conveyance to the place of appointment unless the cost exceeds £3, in which case the District Finance Officer may allow the excess amount. Officers travelling on official duty in India must ensure their allowances are within the parameters set by the Minister. These provisions are designed to regulate and manage the financial aspects of personnel movements within the military forces effectively.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the Regulations, breaches of such military financial provisions could potentially lead to disciplinary action or other legal consequences as outlined in the Defence Act 1903-1918 or other relevant legislation. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of other applicable laws.