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

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STATUTORY RULES.

1911. No. 205.

 

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1910.

Amendments to Financial Regulations 258 to 272 Inclusive.

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 1903-1910 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.

Dated this eleventh day of December, One thousand nine hundred and eleven.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE.

 

FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

Amendments.

Regulations 258 to 272 inclusive are cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

258. Medical attendance shall be granted to all officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Permanent Military Forces, under the regulations and conditions hereafter defined:—

(a) The term “medical attendance” throughout these regulations means the professional advice and care during sickness or injury afforded in hospital or out of hospital by medical officers appointed for the duty as under:—

(i.) At barracks or District Head-quarters (within a radius of 2 miles), by the District Principal Medical Officer or Staff Officer for Medical Services.

(ii.) At following outstations (within a radius of 2 miles):—

New South Wales—Newcastle and Wollongong,

Victoria—Port Phillip Heads,

Queensland—Thursday Island and Townsville,

South Australia—Fort Largs,

Western Australia—Albany and Fremantle,

by a military medical officer, or a civil medical practitioner who has been approved by the Military Board to take medical charge of permanent troops.

 

 

 

 

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(iii.) In other localities, medical attendance will be given by the Area Medical Officers. Cases requiring hospical treatment will be reported to the District Principal Medical Officer.

(b) Medical attendance does not, however, include surgical operations except those of a minor character, and which do not involve the administration of an anæsthetic, unless such operations are performed in a military hospital by the medical officer in charge.

(c) In districts where there is no military hospital, arrangements may be made for admission and treatment in a general hospital approved of by the Director-General of Medical Services.

(d) Medical attendance shall include supply of medicines, &c., prescribed by the medical officer in charge of the case, and ordered by him from a military hospital or dispensary.

(e) Where there is no military hospital or dispensary, all medicines, &c., shall be supplied by those officers referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) (i.), (ii.), and (iii.), in accordance with the Government Medical Regulations of their respective States, and at Government contract rates. These drugs shall be confined to those of the British Pharmacopoeia or Squire’s Companion to the British Pharmacopoeia; patent or proprietary medicines shall not be recognised.

(f) Officers and warrant officers may be treated in a private hospital on the distinct understanding that the Department will only be liable for the payment of fees which would have been charged had the patient been treated in a general hospital, except under special circumstances, such as injury in the performance of military duty, which must at the earliest possible moment be submitted for the consideration of the Minister.

In cases where no military hospital is available, this sub-paragraph may be made applicable to non-commissioned officers and men.

259. No person, unless authorized by regulations, shall be admitted as a patient into a military hospital without the special sanction of the District Commandant, and any departure from this rule shall render the officer authorizing such deviation liable for all expenses which may be incurred.

260. Medical comforts, diets, or extras shall only be issued to members of the Permanent Forces when admitted for treatment in a military hospital.

261. Wives and children (children up to fourteen years of age) of officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Permanent Military Forces may receive medical attendance as specified in paragraph 258, sub-paragraphs (a), (d), and (e), provided no extra expense to the Department is incurred.

262. Medical attendance cannot be claimed for confinements.

263. Nominal rolls of all persons entitled to medical attendance, giving rank, name, and address of each person, shall be furnished by the Officer Commanding, or head of Department, to the District Principal Medical Officer on the first day of each quarter.


The roll to include columns to show if married, widower, or single, and number of children under fourteen years of age, if any.

In the case of the Instructional Staff, nominal rolls shall be furnished by Bridage Majors.

On receipt of these rolls, the District Principal Medical Officer will forward the information to the medical officer in whose medical charge they may be.

No member of the Permanent Military Forces shall be considered entitled to medical attendance whose name is not included in these rolls.

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by J. Kemp, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 205, known as the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, were enacted in 1911 as urgent provisional regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910. These regulations address the immediate need to amend existing financial regulations to better support the health and wellbeing of military personnel and their families. The regulations were issued by the Governor-General in Council, recognising the necessity for swift action in response to the evolving demands of the military forces. The primary policy objective behind these provisional regulations was to ensure that all officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Permanent Military Forces receive appropriate medical attendance and care under clearly defined conditions, while also managing the financial implications and administrative requirements efficiently.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 205 outlines Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910, specifically amending Financial Regulations 258 to 272. These regulations apply to all officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Permanent Military Forces, ensuring they receive medical attendance under defined conditions. The scope of these regulations extends to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, with specific provisions for medical attendance in various localities. Medical attendance includes professional advice and care during sickness or injury but excludes surgical operations unless minor and performed in a military hospital. The regulations also provide for the supply of medicines, medical comforts, and diets, contingent on hospital admission. Notably, wives and children of military personnel can receive medical attendance under certain conditions, but confinements are excluded. The regulations are enforceable by requiring the submission of nominal rolls by commanding officers, with non-listed personnel not entitled to medical attendance. These provisional regulations are designed to come into immediate effect, underscoring their urgency and necessity in the context of military healthcare.

Key Provisions

The primary provisions of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910, as outlined in sections 258 to 272, focus on the medical attendance and care for members of the Permanent Military Forces, including officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men. Medical attendance, as defined in section 258(a), encompasses professional advice and care during sickness or injury, provided either in a hospital or out of hospital by designated medical officers. Section 258(b) specifies that this medical attendance generally excludes surgical operations, except for minor procedures not requiring anaesthesia, unless performed in a military hospital by the attending medical officer. Additionally, section 258(d) mandates that medical attendance includes the supply of medicines prescribed by the medical officer, sourced from a military hospital or dispensary, or procured according to government medical regulations and contract rates if no military facility is available. The regulation also stipulates, in section 259, that admission to a military hospital requires the special sanction of the District Commandant, with unauthorised admissions resulting in the responsible officer being liable for all incurred expenses. Furthermore, section 260 restricts the issuance of medical comforts, diets, or extras to members admitted for treatment in a military hospital. The Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. According to section 258, the Officer Commanding or head of Department must furnish a nominal roll of all persons entitled to medical attendance to the District Principal Medical Officer at the start of each quarter. This roll must include details such as rank, name, address, marital status, and the number of children under fourteen years of age. For instructional staff, Brigade Majors are responsible for providing this information. Section 263 mandates that only those members whose names appear on these rolls are considered entitled to medical attendance. Furthermore, section 261 allows for the medical attendance of wives and children of military personnel under certain conditions, provided no extra expense is incurred by the Department. The Regulations also outline consequences for breaches of their provisions. Section 259 explicitly states that any person admitted to a military hospital without the special sanction of the District Commandant, or any officer authorizing such an unauthorised admission, shall be liable for all expenses incurred. This requirement underscores the importance of following the stipulated procedures for hospital admissions within the military medical system. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in financial liability for the responsible parties, ensuring adherence to the regulatory framework governing medical attendance for military personnel.

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