STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 104.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulations 71 and 91—Amendments.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this third day of August, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendment.
Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison).
Regulation 71.—Sub-paragraph (ii)—Increments—which reads as follows:—
“On completion of two years’ service (including one year at £215 per annum), and subject to passing short course of gunnery, or for promotion to Lieutenant, £10 per annum,”
is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“On completion of two years’ service (including one year at £215 per annum), and subject to passing short course of gunnery, £10 per annum.”
Administrative and Instructional Staff.
Regulation 91.—Sub-paragraph (ii)—Increments—which, reads as follows:—
“On completion of two years’ service (including one year at £215 per annum), and subject to passing for promotion to Lieutenant and favorable report by the Commandant, £10 per annum,”
is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“On completion of two years’ service (including one year at £215 per annum), and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £10 per annum.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914 No. 104, titled "Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912," represents a legislative instrument aimed at amending the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. Enacted in 1914 by the Governor-General in accordance with the Defence Act 1903-1912, these regulations address specific financial and allowance issues within the military forces. The urgency of the amendments led to their immediate operation as provisional regulations. The regulations modify the conditions for increments in pay for members of the Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison) and the Administrative and Instructional Staff, removing the requirement for promotion to Lieutenant as a condition for the increments, thus streamlining the process for financial recognition within these military roles.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 pertain specifically to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth, as amended in Regulations 71 and 91. These amendments affect the Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison) and the Administrative and Instructional Staff. The changes primarily concern the conditions for increments in pay for personnel upon completion of two years of service, including one year at £215 per annum, and subject to specific conditions. For the Royal Australian Artillery, the requirement to pass a short course of gunnery has been modified to exclude the necessity for promotion to Lieutenant. Similarly, for the Administrative and Instructional Staff, the requirement for a favourable report by the Commandant remains, but the condition regarding promotion to Lieutenant has been removed. These regulations apply to the Commonwealth level and are intended to come into immediate operation due to their urgency. The changes are intended to streamline the conditions for salary increments within these military divisions, reflecting a shift in the criteria that determine eligibility for such financial benefits.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 pertain to amendments in the financial and allowance regulations for specific military forces. Regulation 71, concerning the Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison), has been amended to remove the condition that an individual must be promoted to Lieutenant to receive an annual increment of £10. Instead, this increment is now solely dependent on the completion of two years' service, including one year at £215 per annum, and passing a short course of gunnery. Similarly, Regulation 91, which applies to the Administrative and Instructional Staff, has been altered to remove the necessity of a favorable report by the Commandant for promotion to Lieutenant. Now, the £10 annual increment is contingent upon the completion of two years' service, including one year at £215 per annum, and a favorable report by the Commandant alone.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on members of the Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison) and the Administrative and Instructional Staff. For members of the Royal Australian Artillery, the primary obligation is to complete two years of service, with one year at a set salary of £215 per annum, and to successfully complete a short course of gunnery. For the Administrative and Instructional Staff, the obligation is to complete two years of service, with one year at £215 per annum, and to secure a favorable report from the Commandant. These conditions must be met to be eligible for the annual increment of £10.
The Regulations do not explicitly outline any offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, failure to meet the conditions specified for receiving the annual increment may result in the individual not being eligible for the financial benefit. There are no stated maximum penalties within the text for non-compliance, but it is likely that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action or other consequences as per the overarching Defence Act 1903-1912 or other relevant military regulations.