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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1913 No. 51, specifically the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, was enacted to address the urgent need for amendments to the financial and allowance regulations for military forces. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to implement necessary changes swiftly. The amendment to Regulation 67 adds a new allowance for a Schoolmaster at a rate of 6 shillings per week, reflecting the evolving needs of the military forces during this period. This regulation underscores the policy objective of ensuring that military personnel receive adequate compensation for their specific roles and responsibilities.

Scope and Application

The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, as evidenced by Statutory Rules 1913 No. 51, pertain specifically to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern the monetary allowances allocated to various roles within the military, ensuring that personnel are appropriately compensated for their service. The regulations apply to individuals serving in specified military roles, in this instance adding allowances for a Schoolmaster to the existing allowances listed, such as the Boiler Attendant (Gunner). This amendment underscores the legislative intent to ensure that all military personnel, including those in support and educational capacities, receive fair and adequate remuneration for their services. The geographic scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all military forces operating under the Defence Act. The Provisional Regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the provided text. The immediacy of these regulations is underscored by their classification as Provisional Regulations, which grants them immediate effect to address the pressing needs of the military forces. The application of these regulations is further extended through subordinate instruments, which may introduce additional roles or modify existing allowances as necessitated by changes in military operations or personnel roles.

Key Provisions

The main operative section of this statutory rule is the amendment to Regulation 67 under the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. Specifically, the amendment introduces an additional allowance for a Schoolmaster, providing them with 6 shillings per week (section 1). This amendment follows the existing allowance for a Boiler Attendant (Gunner) who receives 6 pence per day. The Act imposes certain obligations on the parties involved, particularly the government and the military forces. The government is required to ensure that financial allowances are provided as stipulated in the regulations, thereby guaranteeing that military personnel receive appropriate remuneration for their services. For the military forces, this means compliance with the allowances set forth in the regulations, ensuring that they are fairly compensated for their roles, including the newly introduced allowance for Schoolmasters. Breaches of these regulations, although not explicitly stated in the provided text, could lead to various consequences under Australian law. Typically, non-compliance with financial regulations could result in civil or administrative penalties, including fines or other sanctions. If the breach is severe or deliberate, it might also attract criminal penalties. However, the exact nature and extent of these penalties would depend on broader legal frameworks and specific circumstances of the breach. In the context of military personnel, failure to comply with allowance regulations could also have disciplinary consequences, impacting their service record and career progression.