STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 240.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 166—Amendments.
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 tenth day of September, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendments.
Regulation 166 (1)—Sub-paragraph (b) is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“(b) Except where otherwise provided, travelling allowance, under this Regulation shall not apply to members of the Citizen or Cadet Forces, or to Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers.”
After sub-paragraph (r) insert:—
(1a) Field Allowance.
“(a) A field allowance may be paid monthly in arrear to Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers, at the following rates:—
Warrant Officers............... | £84 per annum. |
Non-commissioned Officers | £72 per annum. |
The above allowance is to cover all expenses other than train, steamer, or coach fares, and to cover also the provision and transport of a personally-owned bicycle for the use of the topographer in the performance of his duty. This allowance may be drawn for periods of sick leave not exceeding one month in each year.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 240, titled "Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1912," introduces Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, specifically addressing amendments related to allowances for certain military personnel. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council under the Defence Act 1903-1912, these regulations aim to modify existing financial provisions to better align with the operational needs and specific duties of members within the Citizen or Cadet Forces and Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers. The policy objective is to provide targeted financial support that acknowledges the unique requirements and contributions of these roles within the military framework.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, as amended by Statutory Rules 1913 No. 240, applies to members of the Citizen or Cadet Forces and Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers, governing their eligibility for certain allowances. These regulations are designed to cover allowances for military personnel, with specific adjustments made to exclude certain members from receiving travelling allowances while providing specific allowances for Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers. This regulation operates under the authority of the Defence Act 1903-1912 and applies throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations specify that travelling allowances do not apply to members of the Citizen or Cadet Forces, but provide a distinct field allowance for Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers, covering expenses and the transport of a personally-owned bicycle. These provisions are intended to ensure that specific allowances are accurately allocated according to the duties and roles within the military forces.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation, specifically Regulation 166, introduce amendments to the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. The regulation modifies the existing sub-paragraph (b) to exclude certain members from receiving travelling allowances, specifically members of the Citizen or Cadet Forces, and Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers. Furthermore, it introduces a new sub-paragraph (1a) that establishes a field allowance for Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers, with specific annual rates for Warrant Officers and Non-commissioned Officers, respectively £84 and £72 per annum. This allowance is intended to cover expenses other than travel and transport costs and the provision and transport of a personally-owned bicycle for the performance of duty. The allowance may be drawn during periods of sick leave not exceeding one month in each year.
The obligations imposed by these regulations on the parties involved, particularly the Topographers of the Survey Section, Royal Australian Engineers, include adherence to the specified allowance rates and the proper use of the allowance for its intended purposes. The Topographers must ensure that the allowance is not used for expenses other than those explicitly covered by the regulation, such as travel, bicycle provision, and transport. They must also keep records and documentation to substantiate the use of the allowance during periods of sick leave. Additionally, the Topographers must comply with any further instructions or guidelines issued by the relevant authorities regarding the administration and use of the field allowance.
Any breach of these regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. For example, misuse of the field allowance for unauthorised purposes could be considered a breach of the regulations and might result in disciplinary action, financial penalties, or both. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, such breaches could lead to legal proceedings, fines, or other sanctions as prescribed by relevant laws and regulations. The precise penalties would be determined by the courts or administrative bodies adjudicating on the breach.