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

Overview

Statutory Rules 1912 No. 58, the "Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1911," was enacted to address an immediate financial necessity for the military forces. The urgency of the regulation was recognised by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, to ensure prompt implementation and thus was issued as a Provisional Regulation. This legislative instrument, dated 13 March 1912, amends Financial Regulation 75 to include a new subsection 75(d), which introduces a "Corps Pay" of nine pence per day for non-commissioned officers and men of the Remount Sections within the Australian Army Service Corps. The policy objective underpinning this regulation was to ensure that necessary financial provisions were promptly provided to support the operational readiness and welfare of military personnel.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1912 No. 58, which are provisional regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, apply specifically to the military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations pertain to the financial and allowance structure for members of the military, particularly those in the Remount Sections of the Australian Army Service Corps. The regulation introduces a new allowance, referred to as "Corps Pay," which is set at the rate of nine pence per day for non-commissioned officers and men within the specified sections. This regulation is intended to come into immediate operation, as certified by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council due to its urgent nature. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying to all members of the Australian military forces across the Commonwealth. No exclusions or exemptions are explicitly stated within the text, indicating that the regulation applies universally to the targeted personnel. Additionally, the application of these regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although no such provisions are mentioned in the immediate text.

Key Provisions

The primary operative section of these Provisional Regulations (No. 58, 1912) concerns an amendment to Regulation 75 of the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, specifically adding a new subsection (75(d)) (1). This new subsection mandates the payment of "Corps Pay" at the rate of 9 pence per day to non-commissioned officers and men serving in the Remount Sections of the Australian Army Service Corps (2). This amendment is designed to address a financial requirement for personnel in a specific military unit, ensuring they receive additional compensation for their service in this capacity. Under these Provisional Regulations, the Defence Act 1903-1911 imposes obligations on the relevant authorities to implement and enforce the amended financial regulations (3). Specifically, it requires the timely and accurate payment of the specified Corps Pay to the eligible personnel within the Remount Sections of the Australian Army Service Corps (4). The regulations mandate that this financial obligation must be fulfilled without delay, reflecting the urgency with which these provisions were introduced. Any failure to comply with the requirements set out in these Provisional Regulations could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences (5). While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of military financial regulations could typically result in disciplinary action against the responsible officials or entities, as well as financial penalties or restitution for any affected personnel (6). The immediate operational status of these regulations underscores the importance of strict adherence to the stipulated financial obligations.