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

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 53, titled "Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912," were introduced to address urgent administrative needs within the military forces of the Commonwealth. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these provisional regulations aimed to provide immediate operational amendments to existing financial and allowance regulations for military personnel. Specifically, Regulation 63c was added to ensure that warrant and non-commissioned officers granted temporary appointments to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers) receive a fixed consolidated salary of £300 per annum, aligning their remuneration with that of officers permanently appointed to similar roles. Furthermore, these temporary appointees were to be subject to the same provisions regarding the provision of horses and horse hire as their permanently appointed counterparts, ensuring equitable treatment in all respects.

Scope and Application

The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Statutory Rules 1913 No. 53, pertain to the financial and allowance regulations for military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument applies to warrant and non-commissioned officers who are temporarily appointed to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers) under Commonwealth Military Regulation 66a. These officers are entitled to a fixed consolidated salary of £300 per annum as well as the same provisions regarding horses and horse hire that apply to officers permanently appointed to the Administrative and Instructional Staff. The regulation extends its application across the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all military personnel affected by the specified conditions. No exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are stated within the regulation itself; however, the application may be further defined or restricted through subordinate instruments. The immediate operation of these regulations highlights the urgency of addressing financial matters for military personnel during the period in question.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 53, under the Defence Act 1903-1912, introduces provisional regulations that modify the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. Specifically, Regulation 63c is amended to include a new provision (Regulation 63c). This new regulation mandates that warrant and non-commissioned officers granted temporary appointments to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers) under Commonwealth Military Regulation 66a must be paid a fixed consolidated salary of £300 per annum. Furthermore, the regulations concerning the provision of horses and horse hire, applicable to officers permanently appointed to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers), are also to be applied to those temporarily appointed under the same regulation. The new provisions outlined in Regulation 63c impose specific financial obligations on the Commonwealth. Firstly, it requires the payment of a consolidated salary of £300 per annum to warrant and non-commissioned officers who are granted temporary appointments to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers). This ensures that these officers receive a consistent and predetermined income for their service. Secondly, the regulations regarding the provision of horses and horse hire, which were previously applicable only to permanently appointed officers, must now also be extended to those who hold temporary appointments. This extension implies that temporary appointees will have the same entitlements regarding horse provision and hire as their permanently appointed counterparts. Failure to comply with the financial obligations and entitlements stipulated in these provisional regulations could result in legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the regulation itself, non-compliance could potentially lead to disciplinary action, financial penalties, or other administrative measures under the Defence Act 1903-1912. The severity of these consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as any relevant military or administrative codes of conduct.