STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 232.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 179a—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 Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this third day of September, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendment.
Regulation 179a—
Delete the following sentence at end of Regulation: —
“Wages of men so employed to be at the rate of 6s. per diem, with tentage or quarters and subsistence”;
and substitute therefore—
“Wages of men so employed to be at the rate of 6s. per diem, with tentage or quarters and rations.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1913 No. 232, titled "Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 179a—Amendment," was enacted in 1913 to address an immediate need for provisional financial regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, in recognition of the urgency required to modify existing financial regulations for military forces. The specific amendment replaces the term "subsistence" with "rations" in the wages regulation for employed military personnel, reflecting an adjustment in the provision of food supplies to these individuals. This regulation was made to come into immediate operation, underscoring the pressing nature of the need it sought to address.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 apply specifically to the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, governing financial and allowance aspects for personnel within these forces. The regulation targets the wages and allowances given to military personnel, ensuring they are compensated appropriately for their service, with specific adjustments made to their subsistence provisions. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this legislation is national, as it pertains to the federal military forces of Australia. It does not specify any exclusions or exemptions but rather seeks to provide comprehensive financial guidelines for military personnel. Additionally, the regulation extends its application through subordinate instruments, which may further detail or modify the allowances and financial aspects for military service, subject to the overarching framework set by the Defence Act 1903-1912.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 pertain to the amendment of Regulation 179a. Specifically, the regulation amends the previous provision concerning the wages and allowances of certain military personnel. According to Regulation 179a, the wages for these personnel will now be set at the rate of six shillings per day, which includes tentage or quarters and rations, rather than just tentage or quarters and subsistence as previously stated (Regulation 179a). This amendment ensures that the personnel receive the necessary provisions for their sustenance.
The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act on the relevant parties or entities involve the adjustment of wages and allowances for military personnel as per the amendment. This means that the military authorities must ensure that personnel who are eligible for these wages receive them at the specified rate, along with the appropriate provisions. The changes necessitate an update in the payroll and provisions systems to reflect the new allowance structure.
Furthermore, the Act specifies the penalties and consequences for non-compliance with its provisions. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the regulation itself, it is understood that breaches of regulations governing military allowances and wages can lead to disciplinary actions under military law. Such actions may include fines, reduction in rank, or other administrative penalties, depending on the severity of the breach and the specific circumstances. These consequences are intended to maintain discipline and ensure proper adherence to the regulations governing the military forces.