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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 72, known as the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, were enacted in 1911 by the Governor-General in Council, under the authority of the Defence Act 1903-1910. This Provisional Regulation was introduced due to an urgency that necessitated immediate financial and allowance adjustments for military personnel. The regulation was aimed at ensuring that warrant and non-commissioned officers of the Instructional Staff, who are required to reside more than two miles from their barracks or District Headquarters in metropolitan areas, receive appropriate medical attendance similar to those stationed in country districts. The enacting body was the Federal Executive Council, and the policy objective was to address the immediate needs of military personnel in terms of financial and medical allowances.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 72, under the Defence Act 1903-1910, constitutes a Provisional Regulation that establishes financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument applies specifically to warrant and non-commissioned officers of the Instructional Staff who are residents in metropolitan districts and are required to reside more than 2 miles from their barracks or district headquarters. These officers are to be treated for medical attendance purposes in the same way as members of the Instructional Staff stationed in country districts. The regulation is intended to come into immediate operation due to its urgency, as declared by the Governor-General with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The geographic reach of this regulation is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, and it applies to the members of the military forces as specified within the regulation. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this Provisional Regulation, which was certified and published by the Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this Provisional Regulation, particularly in relation to Regulation 258, introduce amendments concerning the medical attendance provisions for certain military personnel. Specifically, the amendment adds a new provision at the end of sub-paragraph (a) in Regulation 258. This new addition pertains to warrant and non-commissioned officers of the Instructional Staff who reside in metropolitan districts but are required to perform duties in areas more than 2 miles from their barracks or district headquarters. These officers will now be treated in the same manner as members of the Instructional Staff stationed in country districts for the purposes of medical attendance (Regulation 258, amended sub-paragraph (a)). The obligations imposed by this Provisional Regulation on the relevant parties primarily concern the provision of medical attendance. The amendment to Regulation 258 ensures that warrant and non-commissioned officers of the Instructional Staff who live in metropolitan districts but are required to perform duties in distant areas are entitled to medical attendance similar to their counterparts in country districts. This regulation aims to standardise the medical support provided to these officers, regardless of their residential location, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services when required to perform duties at a significant distance from their base (Regulation 258, amended sub-paragraph (a)). Any breach of the provisions set out in this Provisional Regulation does not explicitly mention specific offences, penalties, or consequences within the text. However, under the Defence Act 1903-1910, general provisions regarding the enforcement of regulations and compliance with military law would apply. Any non-compliance with these regulations could potentially lead to disciplinary actions under the military justice system, which may include administrative, non-judicial, or judicial punishments as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The exact penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and the specific circumstances of each case (Defence Act 1903-1910, general enforcement provisions).