STATUTORY RULES.
1915. No. 61.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1914.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.—Regulations 64, 77, 81, 137, and 196.—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 Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1914 should come into immediate operation and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this fifth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendments.
At the end of Regulation 64 add the following:—
“Officers temporarily holding higher rank shall after a period of six months, on the approval of the Minister, be paid the maximum pay of their substantive rank.”
In Regulation 77, cancel paragraph (b), which reads—
“(b) Division Officer—£280 to £330 per annum. Increments—Five annual increments of £10.”
After Regulation 81, add new Regulation 81a—
“81a. Central Flying School.
Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
Rank and Appointment. | Consolidated Rates Pay per Annum. |
Warrant Officer, Air Mechanic in charge of Repair Shop, Instructor | £230 to £285 per annum. Increments—Four annual increments of £10 and long service increment of £15 after three years’ service at £270 per annum. Sub-divisional rates being £230, £240, £250, £260, £270, £285. |
Squadron Sergeant-Major, Air Mechanic, 1st Class Instructor | £200 to £220 per annum. Increments—Two annual increments of £10. Sub-divisional rates being £200, £210, £220. |
C.4550.—Price. 3d.
Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men—continued.
Rank and Appointment. | Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum. |
Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeant, Storekeeper, Instructor | £200 to £220 per annum. Increments—Two annual increments of £10. Sub-divisional rates being £200, £210, £220. |
Sergeant, Air Mechanic, 1st Class | £190 to £200 per annum. Increments—Two annual increments of £5. Sub-divisional, rates being £190, £195, £200. |
Corporal, Air Mechanic (2nd class) | £160 to £178 per annum. Increments—One annual increment of £10, and one of £8. Sub-divisional rates being £160, £170, £178. |
Private, Air Mechanic (3rd Class) | £132 to £156 per annum, Increments—Two biennial increments of £12. |
Regulation 137—
After paragraph (14) add the following new paragraph:—
“(15) Corps Badges, provided unit expending on such service is in receipt of only minimum capitation allowance for year in which expenditure is made.”
Regulation 196—
In sub-paragraph “(c) Scale of Travelling, Allowances” in lieu of—
Rank. | Daily Allowance. | Daily Allowance after One Week’s Residence in Same Place. | Hourly Rate. |
Captain, Lieutenant........ | 12.0 | 10.0 | .. |
read—
Rank. | Daily Allowance. | Daily Allowance after One Week’s Residence in Same Place. | Hourly Rate. |
Captain, Lieutenant, Quartermaster | 12.6 | 10.0 | .. |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1915 No. 61, titled "Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1914: Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth," was enacted in 1915 to address immediate financial and allowance issues within the Commonwealth's military forces. This legislative instrument was introduced due to the urgent need to provide structured financial guidelines and allowances to military personnel as the nation mobilised for World War I. The regulations were issued under the authority of the Defence Act 1903-1914 by the Governor-General in Council, aiming to ensure that military forces received timely and appropriate financial support. The policy objective was to establish clear, provisional financial structures to support military personnel while more permanent regulations were being developed.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1914 apply to members of the Australian military forces, specifically targeting officers and non-commissioned officers within the Commonwealth. These regulations dictate financial allowances, including pay rates, increments, and special allowances for various ranks and roles, such as officers temporarily holding a higher rank, members of the Central Flying School, and other non-commissioned positions. The geographic scope of these regulations is national, affecting military personnel across Australia. Notably, the regulations include provisions for specific roles and conditions, such as the payment of maximum pay to officers after six months of holding a higher rank, subject to ministerial approval. Additionally, the regulations amend existing rates and introduce new allowances for roles like Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men, with specific sub-divisional rates and annual increments outlined. These regulations also extend to cover the allowance for Corps Badges and adjustments to daily and hourly travel allowances based on rank and duration of stay. The regulations come into immediate effect and are subject to further amendments through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1914, specifically Regulation 64, introduce an amendment whereby officers temporarily holding a higher rank will be entitled to the maximum pay of their substantive rank after six months, subject to the approval of the Minister (Regulation 64). Regulation 77 is amended by removing the previous salary scale for Division Officers, which previously ranged from £280 to £330 per annum with increments of £10 per year (Regulation 77). A new Regulation 81a is added, detailing the pay rates for various ranks within the Central Flying School, such as Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men, with specific annual salaries and incremental increases over their service (Regulation 81a). Additionally, Regulation 137 is amended to include a new provision (15) allowing for the purchase of Corps Badges by units provided that the unit's expenditure on such services is only for the minimum capitation allowance for the year in which the expenditure is made (Regulation 137). Lastly, Regulation 196 modifies the scale of travelling allowances for certain ranks, specifically adding a new daily allowance for Captains, Lieutenants, and Quartermasters (Regulation 196).
The Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the military forces governed by them. Officers who temporarily hold a higher rank must await the approval of the Minister to receive the maximum pay of their substantive rank after six months (Regulation 64). The amended salary scales for Division Officers in Regulation 77 no longer apply, and new salary details for various ranks in the Central Flying School are now specified (Regulation 81a). Units are required to ensure that any expenditure on Corps Badges is within the minimum capitation allowance for the year to comply with the new provision in Regulation 137. Furthermore, the updated travelling allowances for Captains, Lieutenants, and Quartermasters are now to be adhered to as per the modifications in Regulation 196.
Failure to comply with these Provisional Regulations may lead to various consequences. While the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach are not detailed in the provided text, it is implied that non-compliance with financial and allowance regulations could result in disciplinary action or financial discrepancies. The maximum penalties for breaches of military regulations typically depend on the severity of the violation and are determined by military law and subsequent disciplinary procedures rather than outlined within these specific regulations.