STATUTORY RULES.
1915. No. 115.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1915.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 75—Amendment.
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 1903-1915 should come into immediate operation and, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of July, 1913, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this seventh day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the commonwealth.
Amendment.
Regulation 75—Add new paragraph—
“(b) Members of the R.A.G.A. engaged in drilling or cooking for defaulting trainees committed to a place of detention may, on the approval of the Military Board, be allowed extra duty pay at the rate of 2s. 6d. per diem for such duty.”
(This Regulation is to apply during the period 1st July, 1913, to 30th June, 1914, only.)
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
C.6093.—Price 3a.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1915, No. 115, titled "Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1915: Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 75—Amendment," was enacted in 1915 to address the urgent need to provide financial allowances for specific military duties during the period of 1st July, 1913, to 30th June, 1914. The regulation was introduced by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to ensure the immediate implementation of financial support for certain military personnel engaged in particular duties. The policy objective behind this regulation was to provide extra duty pay for members of the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery who were involved in drilling or cooking for defaulting trainees committed to a place of detention, subject to the approval of the Military Board.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, as amended by Statutory Rules 1915 No. 115, specifically target members of the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery (R.A.G.A.) engaged in particular duties, namely drilling or cooking for defaulting trainees who are committed to a place of detention. These regulations, which were intended to be provisional and effective only from 1st July 1913 to 30th June 1914, provide for the allowance of extra duty pay at a rate of 2 shillings and 6 pence per day for such services, subject to the approval of the Military Board. The regulations underscore the Commonwealth’s authority in governing financial matters related to military personnel and their allowances, and they are a direct application of the Defence Act 1903-1915, extending to all members of the specified military entity within the designated timeframe. The regulations do not explicitly mention any exclusions or exemptions, but their applicability is inherently limited by the stated duration and conditions outlined within the statutory instrument.
Key Provisions
The main operative section of these Provisional Regulations, specifically Regulation 75, introduces a new paragraph (b) allowing members of the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery (R.A.G.A.) who are engaged in drilling or cooking for defaulting trainees committed to a place of detention to be granted extra duty pay at a rate of 2 shillings and 6 pence per day. This provision is intended to incentivize and compensate those involved in these specific duties during a defined period from 1st July, 1913, to 30th June, 1914. The extra duty pay is subject to approval from the Military Board, ensuring that there is oversight and accountability for the granting of such allowances.
The Act imposes certain obligations and requirements on the parties it governs. Members of the R.A.G.A. who engage in the specified duties must do so under the condition that they receive approval from the Military Board. This requirement underscores the need for formal authorisation and oversight, ensuring that the allocation of extra duty pay is legitimate and justified. Furthermore, the Act mandates that the extra duty pay be limited to the period between 1st July, 1913, and 30th June, 1914, indicating a temporary nature of the provision. The need for approval by the Military Board ensures that the extra duty pay is not granted without proper consideration and validation of the circumstances and duties involved.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the Act does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches of these regulations. However, it is implicit that any unauthorised or improper granting of extra duty pay without the requisite approval from the Military Board would be considered a breach. Such breaches could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or other administrative consequences as determined by the Military Board or relevant authorities, although the exact nature of these consequences is not detailed in the text. Given the historical context and the formal nature of the Act, it is likely that any significant breaches could result in formal reprimands, financial penalties, or other appropriate disciplinary measures as deemed necessary by the Military Board.