STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 126.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1911.
Amendment to Financial Regulation 110.
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 1903-1911 should come into operation on and from the 1st day of July, 1912, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twenty-fourth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendment.
Regulation 110.—At end of Regulation add the following footnote:—
“Officers of the Army Medical Corps attached to Regiments and Forts shall be paid similarly to Regimental Staff Officers.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically Statutory Rules 1912 No. 126, were enacted in response to an urgent need to amend the financial regulation 110 concerning the payment of officers within the military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument was introduced to ensure consistency and fairness in the remuneration of officers, particularly those in the Army Medical Corps attached to Regiments and Forts, by aligning their pay with that of Regimental Staff Officers. The Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, issued these regulations due to their urgency, ensuring they came into effect on 1 July 1912. This amendment aimed to address any discrepancies in payment structures, thereby maintaining morale and equity within the military ranks.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1912 No. 126, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1911, applies to the financial regulations governing the military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. Specifically, the Act amends Regulation 110 by introducing a new footnote that addresses the payment of officers within the Army Medical Corps who are attached to Regiments and Forts, stipulating that they should be compensated in a manner analogous to that of Regimental Staff Officers. This legislative amendment is intended to ensure uniformity and fairness in the remuneration practices for military personnel serving in similar capacities. The amendment, taking effect from the 1st day of July 1912, underscores the commitment to maintaining equitable financial practices across different military units and services within the Commonwealth. The scope of this regulation is limited to the military forces of the Commonwealth, specifically targeting the financial compensation of Army Medical Corps officers in alignment with their regimental counterparts.
Key Provisions
The main operative section of this legislation, Regulation 110, amends Financial Regulation 110 of the Defence Act 1903-1911 by adding a specific footnote (Regulation 110). This amendment stipulates that officers of the Army Medical Corps who are attached to Regiments and Forts should be compensated in a manner analogous to that of Regimental Staff Officers. This alteration aims to ensure that the pay and allowances for these medical officers are on par with their regimental staff counterparts.
Under the amended Regulation 110, the entities governed by the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically the officers of the Army Medical Corps who are attached to Regiments and Forts, are now entitled to the same pay and allowances as Regimental Staff Officers. This means that the financial administration within the military forces must adjust their records and payment schedules to reflect this change. It places an obligation on the relevant military authorities to ensure that the amended regulations are implemented and adhered to in their financial dealings with the affected officers.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach outlined in this particular amendment. However, any failure to comply with the Financial Regulations, including this amendment, could potentially lead to administrative or financial discrepancies, which might be subject to audit and correction by military financial oversight bodies. It is important for the entities governed by the Defence Act to ensure that they adhere to the updated regulations to avoid any such issues.
The regulation comes into effect as a Provisional Regulation on the 1st day of July 1912, as certified by the Governor-General in accordance with the urgency of the matter. This Provisional Regulation is a temporary measure, and it will be subject to further legislative scrutiny and potential formalisation in future amendments or legislation. The urgency indicated by the Governor-General highlights the importance of promptly updating the financial provisions for military personnel to ensure equitable treatment and administration.