STATUTORY RULES.
1906. No. 94.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACTS 1903-1904.
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 Acts 1903-1904 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and six.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General,
By His Excellency’s Command,
T. PLAYFORD.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Cancel the following note, which appears at the end of paragraph 151:—
“NOTE.—There Regulations do not apply to School of Gunnery, except in the case of attendance of Militia or Volunteer Officers.”
And insert the following new paragraph:—
151 (a). In the case of the School of Gunnery, Sydney, married Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men of the R.A.A., and Officers, Warrant Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Instructional Staff attending courses of instruction at the School of Gunnery, will be provided with tentage, or quarters, and rations, and, in addition, will receive allowances as follows:—
Officers, 3s. 6d. per diem.
Warrant Officers, 1s, 6d. per diem.
N.C.Os. and men, 1s. per diem.
By Authority: J. Kemp, Acting Government Printer, Melbourne.
C.11732.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1906 No. 94, Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903-1904, were enacted to provide urgent financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, acting on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, in recognition of the immediate need for such regulations. The policy objective behind these regulations was to establish a clear framework for the financial support and allowances of military personnel, including officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, attending courses at institutions such as the School of Gunnery in Sydney. These regulations sought to ensure that military personnel received appropriate provisions and allowances during their service, thereby supporting the operational effectiveness and welfare of the military forces.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903-1904 pertain to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations apply to various categories of personnel within the military, including Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men of the Royal Australian Artillery (R.A.A.), as well as Officers and Warrant Officers of the Instructional Staff attending courses of instruction at the School of Gunnery in Sydney. Notably, the regulations provide specific allowances for these personnel, contingent on their rank and marital status, to cover costs such as tentage, quarters, and rations. The scope of these regulations is jurisdictional, extending across the Commonwealth of Australia, and they are intended to provide immediate effect as provisional measures. The regulations also explicitly modify previous provisions to ensure clarity and comprehensiveness, particularly regarding the applicability to the School of Gunnery, where married personnel will receive additional allowances. The regulations do not apply to all aspects of the School of Gunnery, with specific exclusions noted; however, they extend to cover the outlined categories of personnel attending courses there.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1906 No. 94, Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903-1904, introduce specific financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. One of the primary changes in these regulations concerns the provision of tentage, quarters, rations, and allowances for personnel attending the School of Gunnery in Sydney. According to the new paragraph 151(a), married officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Royal Australian Artillery (R.A.A.), as well as officers, warrant officers, and non-commissioned officers of the instructional staff attending courses at the School of Gunnery, will be provided with tentage or quarters and rations. Additionally, these personnel will receive allowances as follows: officers will receive 3 shillings and 6 pence per diem, warrant officers will receive 1 shilling and 6 pence per diem, and non-commissioned officers and men will receive 1 shilling per diem.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the military forces and the relevant authorities to ensure that the provisions for tentage, quarters, rations, and allowances are adhered to for the personnel attending the School of Gunnery. The authorities must provide the necessary accommodations and rations, and the allowances must be disbursed as per the stipulated rates. The obligations extend to verifying the eligibility of personnel for these provisions and ensuring that they are appropriately compensated according to their rank and role.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these regulations could result in administrative or financial repercussions. While the specific legal consequences are not detailed in the text, breaches of military regulations can generally lead to disciplinary actions, fines, or other penalties as prescribed by relevant military laws. The precise nature and extent of these consequences would depend on the severity of the breach and the specific provisions of the Defence Acts 1903-1904. It is important for the military forces and personnel to strictly adhere to these regulations to avoid any adverse outcomes.