STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 139.
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 thirtieth day of November, 1927.
STONEHAVEN
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
T. W. GLASGOW
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.)
Amendments.
A. Regulation 101 is amended as follows:—
(i) In the first column substitute for “Rank” the words “Rank or Appointment.”
(ii) In the group “Squadron, Battery, Troop or Company Quartermaster Sergeant, &c.”—
(a) After “Orderly Room Sergeant” insert “Sergeant Artillery Clerk,”
(b) After “Saddler Sergeant” insert “Sergeant Artificer Artillery, Mechanist Sergeant”
(c) Delete the word “or” before “Saddler Sergeant.”
(iii) In the group “Lance Bombardier, Lance Corporal, &c.”—
(a) After “Gunner” insert “Artificer Artillery, Mechanist Artillery,”
(b)After “Sapper” insert “Signalman,”
B. Regulation 233 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“233. Subject to the provisions of these regulations regarding travelling allowances and subject to the following conditions, officers and other ranks not below the rank of Lance Sergeant may
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draw travelling allowance while attending a Tactical Exercise and while proceeding to and from the locality of the Tactical Exercise:—
(a) If the Department provides for accommodation and subsistence, no travelling allowance shall be payable except for the journeys to and from the locality of the Tactical Exercise. The expenditure incurred by the Department for accommodation and subsistence shall not exceed that which would have been payable otherwise as Travelling Allowance.
(b) If the Department provides for accommodation and not for subsistence, a daily allowance of Six shillings may be made to each member for subsistence.
(c) To each member who by proper authority attends mounted, a daily allowance of Five shillings may be made for forage, unless the latter is supplied by the Department.
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1927, No. 139, are regulations made under the Defence Act 1903-1927 by the Governor-General in Council, dated 30 November 1927. These regulations, titled "Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets," were established to amend existing financial and allowance regulations, specifically addressing the allowances for military personnel during tactical exercises. The objective of these amendments is to ensure that officers and other ranks are fairly compensated for their travel and subsistence during such exercises, with specific provisions regarding the payment of allowances based on whether the Department provides accommodation, subsistence, or neither.
These regulations, signed by the Governor-General Stonehaven and the Minister of State for Defence T. W. Glasgow, reflect an effort to provide clear guidelines on the financial support for military personnel during tactical exercises, ensuring that the allowances are structured to cover necessary expenses without exceeding what would be payable under normal circumstances.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927, as amended, apply to members of the Australian Military Forces and senior cadets, specifically targeting their financial and allowance provisions. The regulations cover various ranks and appointments, detailing allowances for attending tactical exercises and other related activities. Notably, the regulations include provisions for travelling allowances, subsistence, and forage, depending on whether the Department provides accommodation and subsistence. The changes to the regulations, such as the substitution of "Rank or Appointment" for "Rank" and the insertion of new roles like "Sergeant Artillery Clerk" and "Sergeant Artificer Artillery," indicate an expansion of the categories covered by these financial provisions. The amendments and substitutions are designed to ensure that all relevant personnel are appropriately accounted for in terms of their entitlements during military exercises and operations. These regulations have a national jurisdictional reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927 primarily address financial and allowance regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets. Regulation 101 has been amended to broaden the scope of ranks or appointments eligible for certain allowances, by including positions such as Sergeant Artillery Clerk, Sergeant Artificer Artillery, and Mechanist Sergeant, among others. Regulation 233 has been replaced to specify the conditions under which officers and other ranks not below the rank of Lance Sergeant may draw a travelling allowance while attending a Tactical Exercise and while proceeding to and from the locality of the Tactical Exercise. The allowance is contingent upon whether the Department provides for accommodation and subsistence, with specific provisions for each scenario.
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. Firstly, it mandates that the Department must provide accommodation and subsistence, or at least one of these, for eligible members during Tactical Exercises. Secondly, if the Department does not provide for subsistence, a daily subsistence allowance of Six shillings must be provided to each eligible member. Thirdly, if the Department does not supply forage, a daily allowance of Five shillings must be made for forage. The Regulations also require that the expenditure incurred by the Department for accommodation and subsistence must not exceed what would have been payable otherwise as Travelling Allowance.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in financial discrepancies and potential disputes over allowances. However, the Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. The primary focus of the Act seems to be on the provision and regulation of financial allowances rather than punitive measures for non-compliance.