STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 77.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1911.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
New Regulation 86b.
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 Act 1903-1911 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this eighteenth day of April, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (Provisional) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
New Regulation 86b.
After Regulation 86a, insert the following New Regulation:—
Assistants.
86a. The following shall be the rates of pay for Junior Assistants and Assistants, viz.:––
Grade | | | | Remarks. |
| £ | £ | £ | |
Junior Assistant | 72 | 12 12 14 | 110 | Provided that a Junior Assistant of 21 years of age or over may be paid salary at the rate of £110 per annum, but the payment of such salary under this provision shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of seniority or future advancement. On completion of 4 years’ service as Junior Assistant, may be advanced to the grade of Assistant. |
Assistant.. | 120 | 6 | 138 | After at least two years’ service at the maximum may be granted a further increment of £6; and after an additional two years’ service, a further increment of £6. |
C.4485.—PRICE 3D.
The minimum and maximum rates shown indicate the limits of pay for each Grade and appointments may be made by the Minister at any rate of pay within those limits.
In the case of the appointment of Junior Assistants, the same procedure shall be observed as laid down for Messengers, Class A.
Applications to fill vacancies for Assistants shall be invited in the metropolitan press, and in District Orders of the State concerned, and the applications, accompanied by the Commandant’s recommendation shall be submitted to Head-Quarters. Candidates must not be more than 45 years of age.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by J. Kemp, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, 1912, were introduced to address the immediate need for provisional financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. Enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were designed to provide a temporary solution for the payment and allowances of junior and regular assistants within the military. The urgency of these regulations highlights the necessity for immediate operational readiness and the need to establish a structured financial framework for personnel in the military forces.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, as outlined in Statutory Rules 1912 No. 77, apply specifically to personnel within the military forces of the Commonwealth, including Junior Assistants and Assistants. This regulation establishes the rates of pay for these positions, detailing minimum and maximum salary brackets and the conditions for salary increments based on service duration. Notably, it sets the minimum age for Junior Assistants at 21 years, with the possibility of higher pay for those over 21, though such payments do not affect seniority or future advancement. For Assistants, it mandates a two-year service period before considering additional increments. The regulation also specifies the process for appointing Junior Assistants, aligning it with that for Messengers, Class A, and outlines the recruitment process for Assistants, including age limits and the need for Commandant recommendations. These provisions govern the remuneration and employment conditions for specified military personnel within the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth outline specific provisions for the pay scales and increments of Junior Assistants and Assistants within the military forces. Regulation 86b sets out these provisions, detailing the minimum and maximum salaries for each grade (Regulation 86b(1)). Junior Assistants have a minimum salary of £72 per annum, with annual increments of £12 up to a maximum salary of £141. Assistants have a minimum salary of £120 per annum, with increments of £6 after two years of service, and another £6 after a further two years, up to a maximum salary of £138.
The obligations imposed by this regulation include adhering to the stipulated pay scales and increment schedules for Junior Assistants and Assistants. For Junior Assistants, appointments must follow the same procedure as for Messengers, Class A. For Assistants, applications must be made through the metropolitan press and District Orders, with recommendations from the Commandant. The age limit for applicants for the position of Assistant is set at 45 years.
Failure to comply with the provisions outlined in these regulations could result in breaches of employment terms, potentially leading to disciplinary actions against individuals or the entity responsible for non-compliance. While the text does not explicitly state the penalties for such breaches, under the Defence Act 1903-1911, breaches of regulations can result in criminal and civil consequences, including fines and imprisonment. However, the exact penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and would need to be assessed under the broader legislative framework.