STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 144.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1912.
Amendment to Financial and Allowance Regulation 88 (a) and (b).
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 thirtieth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. A. ROBERTS.
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FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Regulation 88 (a) and (b) is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
88. (a) When quarters are occupied by an officer, the following deduction shall be made from his pay, irrespective of the number of rooms that may be available for allotment being less than under the scale—
Married officers, 10 per cent. of salary.
Single officers, 6 per cent. of salary.
(b) When married officers are not available for vacant married quarters, such quarters should, as far as possible, be allotted to single officers in accordance with the scale laid down in Regulation 87.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1913 No. 144, titled "Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903–1912," was enacted in 1913 by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This provisional legislation was introduced to amend Financial and Allowance Regulation 88 (a) and (b) of the Defence Act 1903–1912, which pertains to deductions from the pay of officers based on their marital status and the occupancy of quarters. The regulation was enacted due to the urgency of the matter, aiming to address financial adjustments in the context of military forces' accommodations. This legislative instrument highlights the policy objective of ensuring a fair and structured financial allocation for officers based on their living arrangements and marital status.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912, particularly as they pertain to Regulation 88 (a) and (b), are applicable to officers of the military forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations govern financial deductions from the pay of military officers when they occupy quarters, with specific percentages applied based on their marital status. Married officers have 10 per cent of their salary deducted, while single officers have 6 per cent deducted. Furthermore, the regulations stipulate that if married quarters are not occupied by married officers, they should be allotted to single officers according to the scale outlined in Regulation 87. The scope of these regulations is jurisdictional, applying solely to the Commonwealth of Australia, and they are enforced through the authority of the Governor-General in Council. The regulations come into immediate effect as Provisional Regulations, underscoring their urgency and temporary nature until further legislative amendments are made.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 are sections 88(a) and 88(b). Regulation 88(a) specifies the deductions that must be made from the pay of officers who occupy quarters. For married officers, 10 per cent of their salary is to be deducted, whereas for single officers, the deduction is 6 per cent of their salary. Regulation 88(b) dictates that when married quarters are not occupied by married officers, they should be allotted to single officers, following the scale outlined in Regulation 87.
These regulations impose specific financial obligations on officers occupying military quarters. Married officers must accept a deduction of 10 per cent of their salary to cover the cost of their quarters, while single officers face a deduction of 6 per cent. Additionally, the regulations require that if married quarters are vacant and no married officer is available, they must be allotted to single officers. This ensures efficient allocation of housing resources within the military forces.
Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to financial discrepancies or improper allocation of quarters. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, it can be inferred that breaches could result in financial penalties or administrative action against the officers involved. The regulations do not explicitly state maximum penalties, but breaches could potentially lead to disciplinary measures under the Defence Act or related military law.