STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 87.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 86(d)—Addition.
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 28th day of March, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Addition.
After Regulation 86 (c) add new Regulation:—
86d. The rates of pay for typists shall be as follows:—
Grade. | Minimum salary of Grade | Increments, (annual). | Maximum salary of Grade. | Particulars. |
| £ | £ | £ | May be advanced to next grade after one year’s service at maximum, provided that salary at the rate of £126 per annum may be paid to typists 21 years of age and over, but the payment of such salary under this provision shall not be taken in to consideration for purposes of seniority or future advancement. |
I. | 72 | 12 | 110 |
| | 12 | |
| | 12 | |
II. | 126 | 6 | 156 | |
C.4022.—Price 3d.
The minimum and maximum rates shown indicate the limits of pay for each grade, and appointments may be made by the Minister at any rate of pay within these limits.
Where, in the opinion of the Minister, the pay of Grade I. would not be adequate remuneration for any typist on first appointment, he may approve of such typist being appointed to Grade II.
Applications to fill vacancies for typists shall be invited in the metropolitan press and in District Orders of the State concerned, and the applications, accompanied by the Commandant’s recommendations, shall be submitted to Head-quarters.
In the case of appointments to Head-quarters, the Permanent Head will submit recommendations, similar procedure to the above being followed.
If a typist is in possession of a certificate from the Permanent Head or Commandant that he is a qualified shorthand writer, and that his duties require him to be employed as such, an addition of £12 per annum may be made to the above rates of pay, commencing on the 1st July following the date of the certificate heretofore referred to.
The conditions which govern the appointment of members of the Permanent Forces as Military Staff clerks shall also apply to typists provided that they pass the prescribed examination for such appointment.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1913, specifically No. 87, introduced the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth under the Defence Act 1903-1912. Enacted by the Governor-General, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these provisional regulations aimed to address the urgent need to establish financial and allowance structures for typists within the military forces. The regulations provided specific rates of pay and conditions of service for typists, ensuring that their remuneration was adequate and reflective of their duties and qualifications. This provisional legislation was designed to meet immediate operational needs while awaiting further legislative refinement.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, established under the Defence Act 1903-1912, applies specifically to typists within the military forces. These regulations outline the rates of pay, the minimum and maximum salaries for different grades, and the conditions under which typists can be appointed and advanced. The provisions also include mechanisms for adjusting pay rates based on age, qualifications, and special skills such as shorthand writing. The application process for vacancies involves advertising in the metropolitan press and seeking recommendations from Commandants or the Permanent Head. The regulation is binding and immediate, applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, as evidenced by the urgent certification by the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council. While the regulation provides flexibility for the Minister to adjust appointments and salaries within the prescribed limits, it does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, nor does it mention the use of subordinate instruments to extend its application.
Key Provisions
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth establish specific pay rates for typists within the military, as detailed in Regulation 86(d) (section 86d). This regulation sets out the minimum and maximum salaries for typist positions, divided into two grades. Grade I begins with a minimum salary of £72 and progresses to a maximum of £110, with annual increments of £12. Grade II has a minimum of £126 and a maximum of £156, also with annual increments of £12. A special provision allows typists aged 21 and over to be paid the maximum salary of Grade I (£126) upon appointment, although this does not affect their seniority or future advancement. The regulation also states that appointments can be made at any rate of pay within these limits, depending on the Minister's discretion.
Entities governed by this Act, such as typists within the military forces, must adhere to these pay scales and the conditions outlined for their appointments. The Minister holds the authority to approve appointments at any rate within the specified limits and may elevate a typist to Grade II if deemed necessary. Furthermore, typists who possess a certificate attesting to their qualification as shorthand writers and whose duties require such skills can receive an additional £12 per annum, starting from 1 July following the issuance of the certificate. These typists must also meet the criteria for Military Staff clerks, which includes passing the relevant examination.
Violations of these regulations may not be explicitly outlined in the provided text, but breaches of military regulations generally attract disciplinary actions, including potential discharge from service, fines, or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach. The specific penalties for non-compliance with these financial and allowance regulations would be detailed in other sections of the Defence Act or subsequent regulations, and could involve both administrative and legal consequences for those found in breach.