Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth (Amendment) (Provisional)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1914. No. 127.

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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.

Financial And Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulations 72, 78, 82, 85, and 93— 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, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of July, 1912, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulation.

Dated this seventeenth day of September, 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.

Amendments.

Regulation 72(a) (3):—

In lieu of—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.”

Read—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held be have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall, except in such cases as are governed by Note (1) of this Regulation, be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.”

Regulation 78(a) (3):—

In lieu of—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st. January, 1911.”


Read—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall, except in such cases as are governed by Note (1) of this Regulation, be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.”

Regulation 82(b) (3): —

In lieu of—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force an and from 1st January, 1911.”

Read—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall, except in such cases as are governed by Note (1) of this Regulation, be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.”

Regulation 85(a) (3):—

In lieu of—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.”

Read—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall, except in such cases as are governed by Note (1) of this Regulation, be held to have come into force on and from 1st January. 1911.”

Regulation 93(a) (3): —

In lieu of—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912 but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1910.”

Read—

“For the purpose of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall, except in such cases as are governed by Note (1) of this Regulation, be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1910.”

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Overview

The Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulations 72, 78, 82, 85, and 93—Amendments was enacted in 1914 under the Defence Act 1903-1912. The regulations address discrepancies in the dates from which certain provisions of the original regulations were deemed to have come into force for the purpose of pay and calculating service for increments. This was introduced to provide clarity and ensure consistency in the application of financial regulations to military personnel. The instrument was issued by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and is certified as provisional due to urgency, coming into immediate operation from the first day of July, 1912. The policy objective behind these amendments appears to be to harmonise the effective dates across various financial regulations, thereby providing a uniform framework for the financial administration of military forces.

Scope and Application

The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 apply to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth, with specific amendments to Regulations 72, 78, 82, 85, and 93. These amendments are primarily concerned with the dates upon which the regulations come into force for the purposes of pay and calculating service for increments, and they affect the military personnel governed by these regulations. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, as they pertain to the military forces under the federal government. There are no explicit exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds stated in the text of the regulations themselves, though they may be defined through subordinate instruments. The regulations extend their application through these amendments, which specify the effective dates for different purposes within the financial and allowance framework for military personnel.

Key Provisions

The Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, as amended by Statutory Rules 1914 No. 127, contains several key provisions regarding the calculation of service for increments. Regulations 72, 78, 82, 85, and 93 have been amended to include a note that specifies certain exceptions to the service calculation for increments. Specifically, for the purpose of pay, these Regulations shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912. However, for the purpose of calculating service for increments, they shall, except in such cases as are governed by Note (1) of this Regulation, be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911, except for Regulation 93 which was 1st January, 1910. These Regulations impose specific obligations on military personnel and the relevant authorities. Military personnel must ensure that their service is accurately recorded and calculated for the purpose of determining their pay and increments. The relevant authorities, such as the Defence Force, must maintain accurate records of service and ensure that the correct dates are applied when calculating service for increments, taking into account the exceptions outlined in the Regulations. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. For example, if an individual deliberately misstates their service for the purpose of receiving an increment to which they are not entitled, they may be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the military. In more serious cases, such as where an individual knowingly provides false information to obtain a financial benefit, they may be subject to criminal prosecution and penalties, including fines or imprisonment. The specific penalties for each offence are determined by the relevant legislation and the circumstances of the case.

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