STATUTORY RULES.
1911. No. 57.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1910.
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 1903-1910 should come into immediate operation and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this 3rd day of April, One thousand nine hundred and eleven.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Additions.
Royal Australian Artillery (including Permanent Field Batteries).
PAY OF OFFICERS.
Regulation 64:—
At end of sub-paragraph (a) (v.) add—“The increment under (ii.) shall, however, not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of twelve months’ service from the date from which the increment under (i.) took effect, and the increments under (iii.), (iv.), and (v.) shall not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of two (2) years’ service from the date from which the previous increment took effect.’
Royal Australian Engineers.
pay of officers.
Regulation 70:—
At end of sub-paragraph (a) (v.) and—“The increment under (ii.) shall, however, not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of twelve months’ service from the date from which the increment under (i.) took effect, and the increments under (iii.), (iv.), and (v.) shall not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of two (2) years’ service from the date from which the previous increment took effect.’
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 57, enacted on April 3, 1911, represent a set of Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910, established by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Dudley, in consultation with the Federal Executive Council. These provisional regulations were introduced due to the urgent need to establish financial and allowance regulations for the military forces, particularly in the context of the Royal Australian Artillery and Royal Australian Engineers. The overarching policy objective of these regulations was to ensure that officers' pay increments were contingent upon the completion of specified service periods, thus providing a structured progression within the military hierarchy and maintaining a disciplined approach to remuneration based on service duration.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 57, being Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910, sets forth specific financial and allowance regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, particularly targeting the Royal Australian Artillery and Royal Australian Engineers. These regulations apply to officers within these military units and govern their pay increments. Notably, the regulations specify that certain increments may only be granted after the officers have completed specified periods of service, with a minimum of twelve months for the first increment and two years for subsequent increments from the previous increment's effective date. The geographic reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby impacting military personnel across the nation.
These Provisional Regulations come into immediate effect by virtue of urgency, as certified by the Governor-General, reflecting the legislative authority under the Defence Act 1903-1910. The regulations do not explicitly mention any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the service periods required for pay increments. The application of these regulations can be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments, although no such provisions are detailed in this specific legislative instrument. This ensures that the financial framework for military officers is both timely and responsive to the needs of the military forces.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910 introduce specific provisions regarding the pay of officers within the Royal Australian Artillery and Royal Australian Engineers. Regulation 64 pertains to the Royal Australian Artillery and states that an officer's pay increment will not be granted until certain conditions are met. Specifically, the increment under section (ii) cannot be granted until the officer has completed twelve months' service from the date the previous increment took effect. Furthermore, increments under sections (iii), (iv), and (v) will not be granted until the officer has completed two years' service from the date the previous increment took effect. Similarly, Regulation 70 applies to the Royal Australian Engineers, stipulating the same conditions for the granting of pay increments for officers.
The Regulations impose clear obligations on both the military forces and the officers involved. Officers must complete specified periods of service before being eligible for certain pay increments. This requirement ensures that officers gain necessary experience and demonstrate their commitment to the service before receiving additional compensation. The provisions also require the military forces to adhere to the timelines and conditions outlined in the Regulations when determining officer pay.
Breaches of these Regulations could lead to administrative consequences. Although the text does not explicitly state offences or penalties, failure to adhere to the stipulated conditions for pay increments could result in officers being ineligible for those increments. The Regulations do not provide specific maximum penalties for non-compliance, but it is implied that adherence to the conditions is necessary to maintain the integrity of the pay system within the military forces.