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

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STATUTORY RULES.

1913. No. 188.

 

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.

Amendment to Financial and Allowance Regulations 36, 86, 113a, and 166.

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 1903-1912, should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.

Dated this thirtieth day of June, 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.

Amendments.

Regulation 36 (Transfer of Members of the Forces)—

In paragraph (a)—After words “date of birth” add—

“Date of last increment and amount thereof,”

“Leave of absence to credit of transferee.”

“Dates of last leave granted for recreation.”

Paragraph (b)—Delete the whole.

Regulation 86 (Military Staff Clerks)—

In sub-paragraph (b)—After the word “allowances” in second line, insert—

“(Including removal expenses and allowances).”

Regulation 113a (Corps Contingent Allowance)—

At the end of Regulation insert new sub-paragraph—

“Payment for hire of motor cars or any expense in connexion therewith shall not be charged to Corps Contingent Allowance without the special approval of the Minister.”

Regulation 166 (l) sub-paragraph (h) (Travelling Allowances)—

Eliminate all words after “payment” in fourth line, and insert in lieu—

“of such sum as he may consider necessary.”


Regulation 166 (5), sub-paragraph (b) (Transfers and Removals)—

Delete—

“(b) Claims may also be submitted for payment for removal of furniture in accordance with the following scale:—”

and insert in lieu—

“(b) Members of the Military Forces are only entitled to make a claim for the removal of household furniture and effects, when they actually possess such, and when, except as provided for in sub-paragraph (a), it is removed to the State to which they are transferred.

Claims may be submitted by married members for sums not exceeding those specified in the following scale, for removal of furniture”:—

The table showing the scale under which claims may be submitted for payment for removal of furniture is amended by cancelling the rates therein prescribed for single officer, viz., by the elimination of the word “single” and the detail opposite in each case.

For—

“In the case of removal of furniture of members of the Permanent Forces transferred to or from the Royal Military College.”

Read—

“In the case of removal of furniture of married members of the Permanent Forces to or from the Royal Military College.”

Footnote 1.—Delete “No excess will be paid for.”

Footnote (7) following Table of Allowances for removal of furniture is amended to read—

“(7) The rate for removal within a metropolitan area shall be one-eighth that in column 1, unless it is proved to the satisfaction of the Authorizing Officer that such sum is not sufficient when the Commandant may approve of an amount equal to the actual out-of-pocket expenses, upon production of the necessary receipts; such amount not to exceed one-quarter of the rate specified in column 1, and for the removal to or from a country locality within the State, one-half that in column 1, exclusive of necessary railway freight, which will be paid by the Departmental voucher in the usual manner. Removal by sea within the State shall be as in column 1.”

At the end of sub-paragraph (d) add the following:—

“In such cases documentary proof must be furnished to the satisfaction of the Authorizing Officer.”


Add new sub-paragraph (g)—

“(g) In special cases where necessary, District Commandants may approve of the payment to a “Single” Officer, Warrant, or Non-Commissioned Officer, of a small sum for transport of “excess luggage.”

Such sum is not, without approval of the Military Board, in exceed the sum of 10s. in the case of a transfer within the State, or £1 if the transfer be from one to another State.”

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C.8604.—Price 3d.

 

Overview

Statutory Rules 1913 No. 188, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1912, introduced provisional regulations aimed at amending the financial and allowance regulations for military forces. The urgency of these regulations, certified by the Governor-General in Council, necessitated their immediate operation. The primary focus of these amendments is to update the financial and allowance regulations to address various practical concerns, including the transfer of military members, their entitlements, and allowances for removal expenses. The policy objective behind these amendments is to streamline and clarify the financial entitlements and administrative processes for military personnel, ensuring that they are appropriately compensated for their service-related movements and expenses.

Scope and Application

The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, as amended by Statutory Rules 1913 No. 188, apply to the members of the military forces of the Commonwealth, including both permanent and temporary personnel. This legislative instrument governs the financial and allowance regulations pertinent to these military members, including provisions for transfers, allowances for military staff clerks, corps contingent allowances, and travelling allowances. The scope of these regulations is national, encompassing all members of the military forces throughout the Commonwealth. Notably, the regulations include specific stipulations and amendments concerning the payment for the transfer of personal effects, removal expenses, and allowances for the removal of furniture, which are to be strictly adhered to by military personnel. The provisions extend to the approval processes and conditions for payment of certain expenses, such as the hire of motor cars or the transport of excess luggage, which require special approval from the Minister or the Military Board. The regulations also outline the specific allowances and conditions for different categories of personnel, such as single and married members, and the rates for removal within metropolitan areas, country localities, and by sea.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 primarily revise the Financial and Allowance Regulations 36, 86, 113a, and 166. Regulation 36 introduces a requirement to document the date of the last increment and its amount, as well as leave credits for transferees. It also removes previous provisions regarding dates of last leave granted for recreation. Regulation 86 extends the allowances for military staff clerks to include removal expenses. Regulation 113a adds a condition that any payment for the hire of motor cars must have special approval from the Minister. Regulation 166 modifies the Travelling Allowances by allowing the payment of a sum deemed necessary by the relevant authority, and it changes the conditions for claims regarding the removal of household furniture and effects. These regulations impose specific obligations on military personnel and administrative officers within the military forces. They require detailed documentation of personal and financial details, such as dates of increments, leave credits, and the necessity of removal expenses. The regulations also mandate that any claims for removal of household furniture must be substantiated with documentary proof. Furthermore, they establish that certain payments, such as for the hire of motor cars, require prior approval from the Minister or the Military Board. Breach of these regulations could result in administrative or financial penalties. While the specific penalties are not outlined in the regulations themselves, the failure to adhere to the prescribed documentation requirements or to obtain necessary approvals could lead to denial of allowances or other financial benefits. In cases where special approvals are required and not obtained, it could also result in financial liabilities or disciplinary actions against the responsible officers. The exact penalties would be determined according to the Defence Act 1903-1912 and any related military law provisions.

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