STATUTORY RULES.
1908. No. 4.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACTS 1903‑1904.
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 Regulation under the Defence Acts 1903‑1904 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this thirty‑first day of December, One thousand nine hundred and seven.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor‑General.
By His Excellency's Command,
THOS. EWING.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendment.
Regulation 152 is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor :—
Officers attending Staff Rides will draw allowances as laid down in Regulation 143, except when they are placed under canvas, in which case Commandants may authorize an expenditure of 6s. per diem for subsistence, and 5s. per diem for forage.
By Authority : J. Kemp, Acting Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
The Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Acts 1903-1904, enacted in 1908, serve to address the administrative and logistical needs of the military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia by providing specific allowances for officers attending staff rides. These regulations were introduced to ensure that military personnel are adequately compensated for their duties, especially during field exercises, and to allow for flexibility in the allocation of resources based on the circumstances of the mission. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the urgency and importance of establishing clear financial guidelines for the military forces. The policy objective underlying these regulations is to maintain operational efficiency and morale within the military by providing clear and timely allowances.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903-1904, as certified by the Governor-General, pertain specifically to the financial and allowance regulations for officers within the military forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations are designed to address immediate operational needs, particularly concerning allowances for officers attending staff rides. The regulations replace existing provisions, specifically Regulation 152, with updated rules that detail the allowances officers can draw when participating in staff rides. When officers are not under canvas, the allowances align with those stipulated in Regulation 143. However, if officers are placed under canvas during these activities, commandants have been granted authority to permit an expenditure of 6 shillings per diem for subsistence and 5 shillings per diem for forage. These regulations apply to all officers within the Commonwealth military forces and are in effect immediately upon certification by the Governor-General. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, governed by the Defence Acts 1903-1904.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation are the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, specifically focusing on the allowances for officers attending staff rides. Regulation 152 is cancelled and replaced with new provisions, which are detailed in Regulation 143 (C1908L00004). Officers attending staff rides are entitled to allowances as specified in Regulation 143 unless they are placed under canvas. In such cases, the Commandants are authorised to permit an expenditure of 6 shillings per diem for subsistence and 5 shillings per diem for forage. This regulation clarifies the financial entitlements of military officers during specific operational activities.
The Act imposes obligations on the military forces to adhere to the specified allowances and expenditure limits. Commandants are granted the authority to authorise additional expenditures for officers under canvas during staff rides, ensuring that the financial provisions are followed correctly. This includes ensuring that the allowances provided are consistent with the regulations outlined in Regulation 143 and that any additional expenditures are within the authorised limits.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach outlined in this legislative instrument. However, it is implicit that any deviation from the authorised allowances or expenditures could lead to unauthorised financial outlays, which may be subject to review and potential disciplinary action within the military hierarchy. The regulation aims to maintain fiscal discipline while ensuring that military personnel are adequately supported during operational activities.