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

Overview

Statutory Rules 1921 No. 67, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1918, addresses the need to revise financial allowances for members of the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislative instrument seeks to correct and update the allowances stipulated in the Financial and Allowance Regulation 196. The regulation comes into operation immediately, effective from 1st January 1921. This amendment is aimed at ensuring that the financial support provided to military personnel and senior cadets reflects the current economic conditions and the roles they undertake within the Defence force.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1921, No. 67, made under the Defence Act 1903-1918, pertain to the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations apply to members of the Military Board, Inspector-General, Commandant, Lieutenant-General, Major-General, and Brigadier-General holding substantive ranks as such. The regulations govern the financial allowances and entitlements provided to these military personnel, specifically detailing the daily allowances after one week's residence in the same place. This legislative instrument has a Commonwealth jurisdictional reach, as it is enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Defence Act 1903-1918. The regulations are effective from 1st January 1921 and are applicable to the specified military ranks within the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. The regulations provide a clear framework for financial allowances, ensuring that military personnel receive appropriate remuneration based on their rank and duration of residence.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of these regulations (sections 2 and 3) amend the Financial and Allowance Regulations 196 concerning the daily allowances for various military personnel. Specifically, the regulations modify the daily allowances for members of the Military Board, the Inspector-General, the Commandant, and Lieutenant-Generals, Major-Generals, or Brigadier-Generals, after they have resided in the same place for one week. The updated allowances are set at 22 shillings and 6 pence for members of the Military Board, and 20 shillings for the other specified ranks. These changes are effective from 1 January 1921. Under these regulations, the affected military personnel and the Defence Department are required to comply with the new allowances outlined. This includes ensuring that the updated rates are applied when processing payments or claims for daily allowances from the specified date. The Defence Department must also ensure that all records and documentation reflect these new rates to maintain accurate financial records and compliance with the legislation. Breach of these regulations, if applicable, could potentially lead to administrative or financial discrepancies. However, the document does not specify any explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. It is assumed that any failure to adhere to the updated allowance rates would be subject to internal Defence Department policies and procedures for addressing such issues, which might include audits, financial corrections, or disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the Defence Department. The maximum penalties, if any, are not detailed within the provided text.