STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 110.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1911.
Amendments to F. and A. Regulations, Part XVIII., and Regulations 293 and 294.
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 1903-1911 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this sixth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendments.
In headline at commencement of Part XVIII., delete “PRIZES.”
Regulation 293—In second line delete the words “for Prizes.”
Regulation 294—
For—
“for which prizes are made available.”
Read—
“for which the above-named sums are made available.”
At end of Regulation 294, add—
“A portion of the sums specified in Regulation 293, not exceeding 20 per cent., may be expended in payment of entrance fees for Teams in Service Matches at State Rifle Association Meetings, and the remainder shall be allotted for payment of prizes, in competitions authorized under Financial Regulation 294.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1912, No. 110, comprise Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, addressing amendments to Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations were introduced due to the urgency of the matter. The purpose of these regulations was to modify certain financial provisions related to the allocation of funds for prizes and entrance fees in military service matches. The policy objective, as implied by the amendments, was to ensure that funds were appropriately directed to support military competitions and events, whilst maintaining some flexibility in the allocation of resources. This legislative instrument underscores the need for timely adjustments to military allowances in response to operational requirements.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911 apply to the military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia and pertain to financial and allowance regulations for these forces. The provisions outlined in these regulations concern the allocation and expenditure of funds, specifically addressing the sums available for prizes and entrance fees for teams in service matches at state rifle association meetings. These regulations are designed to amend and provide further detail to the Financial and Allowance Regulations for military forces, thereby impacting the financial management and operational conduct of military personnel within the Commonwealth. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, with no specified exclusions or exemptions in the provided excerpt. Any broader exclusions or exemptions would likely be defined in the full text of the Defence Act 1903-1911 or in further subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically outlined in Statutory Rules 1912 No. 110, amend the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Part XVIII) and Regulations 293 and 294 for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. The key amendments involve deleting references to "Prizes" in the regulations and substituting them with provisions about sums made available (Regulations 293 and 294). Furthermore, the regulations now allow for a portion of the specified sums, not exceeding 20%, to be used for paying entrance fees for teams in service matches at State Rifle Association meetings, with the remaining amount allocated for prizes in competitions authorised under Financial Regulation 294.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily administrative and financial in nature. They require the Military Forces to adjust their financial allocations according to the new provisions, ensuring that no more than 20% of the specified sums can be used for entrance fees in service matches. The remainder must be reserved strictly for prize payments in authorised competitions. These obligations are intended to provide a clear framework for the distribution of funds within the military, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and in accordance with the regulations.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in financial mismanagement and potential misuse of funds intended for military competitions and prize distributions. Although the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, breaches of such regulations could lead to administrative consequences, including investigations and possible disciplinary actions against those responsible for mismanaging the funds. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would be determined by further regulations or administrative directives not explicitly mentioned in this document.