Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth (Amendment) (Provisional) *

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STATUTORY RULES.

1909. No. 81.

 

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACTS 1903–1904.

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 Acts 1903–1904 should come into operation on and from the 1st July, 1909, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.

Dated this 8th day of July, One thousand nine hundred and nine.

DUDLEY,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

JOSEPH COOK.

 

FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

Amendment.

Section V. of Part II. is cancelled, and the following substituted:—

“V.—Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Services.

73.—The positions held by members of the Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Staffs (other than those serving under the Public Service Act) shall be arranged in grades as set forth in the following schedule. Except where otherwise provided, the limits of salary to be paid to a member occupying any office designated in such schedule shall be as prescribed therein in respect to such office.

Where a member is already in receipt of a higher rate of pay than prescribed in this Regulation, he shall continue to receive such higher rate of pay while holding the office.

Grade.

Minimum. salary of grade

Annual increments.

Maximum salary of grade.

 

Office.

 

Remarks.

 

£

£

£

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Labourer.

Watchman.

 

 

III.

114

6

126

Assistant Armourer......

May be advanced to the next higher grade after not less than one year’s service at maximum, subject to evidence, to the satisfaction of the Minister, of efficiency in the performance of the duties of the higher grade.

 

 

 

 

Blacksmith’s Striker......

Magazine Storeman......

Storeman.............

May be advanced to the next higher grade after not less than three years’ service at maximum

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Grade.

Minimum salary of grade

Annual increments.

Maximum salary of grade

Office.

 

Remarks.

 

£

£

£

 

Assistant Armourer.......

May be advanced to the next higher grade after not less than one year’s service at maximum, subject to evidence, to the satisfaction of the Minister, of efficiency in the performance of the duties of the higher grade.

IV.

132

6

138

Blacksmith’s Striker......

Caretaker.............

Magazine Storeman......

Marker...............

Storeman.............

Members who have completed 20 years’ service may, subject to good conduct and efficiency, be granted after five years’ service at the maximum of Grade IV. a long service increment at the rate of £6 per annum, and after an additional five years’ service a further long service increment at the rate of £6 per annum. The receipt of such long service increment shall not affect the relative seniority of members as existing prior thereto.

V.

VI.

VII

VIII.

IX

X

144

162

174

192

216

234

6

6

6

6

6

6

156

168

180

210

228

240

Assistant Armourer

Blacksmith

Caretaker

Carpenter

Foreman Labourer

Foreman Storeman

Magazine Storeman

Marker

Ranger

Saddler and Harness

      Maker

Sailmaker

Wheeler and Carpenter

Armourer

Foreman Carpenter

Foreman Sailmaker

Foreman Saddler and

      Harness Maker

Foreman Storeman

Inspecting Ranger

Armourer

Foreman Carpenter

Inspecting Ranger

Armourer

Range Superintendent

Inspecting Ranger

Armourer

Range Superintendent

Armourer

Range Superintendent

 

 

Advancement from grade to grade beyond Grade V. shall be dependent upon the occurrence of vacancies in the higher grades, or upon alteration of the classification of an office, the duties or importance of which have materially increased.


The grade of a member under the provisions of this Regulation shall be that corresponding to his designation, provided that a member who is receiving at the date of this Regulation a salary less than the minimum amount of such grade may be granted annual additions of salary of an amount to be determined by the Minister until the salary reaches such minimum, and provided further that where the same designation occurs in two or more grades the grade of the member shall be that corresponding, or most nearly corresponding, in rate of pay to the grading of his office prior to the issue of this Regulation.

Where in. the opinion of the Minister the minimum salary of any grade would not be adequate remuneration for any member or class of members on first entering the grade he may assign to such member or class of members a minimum salary at any higher subdivision of the grade.

When public quarters are allotted to a member of the Ordnance Department or Rifle Range Services, a deduction of one-tenth shall be made from his pay.”

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by J. Kemp, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1909 No. 81, titled "Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903–1904," was enacted to address the urgent need for a structured and systematic approach to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. This provisional regulation, certified by the Governor-General in Council, was brought into operation on 1 July 1909 to ensure that the military forces were adequately compensated and managed. The regulation was enacted by the Federal Executive Council on the advice of the Governor-General, Dudley, and signed by Joseph Cook, reflecting the Commonwealth Parliament's intent to establish a robust framework for military remuneration and allowances. The policy objective underpinning these regulations was to establish a clear and fair system of grading and salary increments for the members of the Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Services, ensuring their roles were recognised and compensated appropriately based on experience, efficiency, and the importance of their duties.

Scope and Application

The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903–1904, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1909, No. 81, govern the financial and allowance regulations specifically for the military forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations, coming into operation on 1 July 1909, apply to members of the Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Services, excluding those serving under the Public Service Act. The provisions establish a structured grading system for these members, detailing their minimum and maximum salaries, as well as annual increments and potential advancements based on service length and efficiency. This regulation also outlines specific conditions for salary adjustments and long-service increments, ensuring that remuneration reflects both performance and tenure. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and they extend their provisions through the specified grading and salary schedules, without notable exclusions or exemptions beyond those explicitly stated.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903–1904, particularly those relating to the Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Services, are outlined in Section 73. This section establishes a structured grading system for positions within these departments, detailing the minimum, maximum, and annual increment salaries for each grade. The grades range from Labourer and Watchman in the lower echelons up to Armourer and Range Superintendent in the higher ranks (Section 73). Advancement within these grades is contingent on service duration and demonstrated efficiency, with specific conditions attached to promotions between grades, such as the requirement for a year's service at maximum for certain positions to qualify for the next grade (Section 73). The obligations under these regulations include the mandatory arrangement of positions into the specified grades and adherence to the salary structures as prescribed. Members of the Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Staffs are to be placed in the grade corresponding to their role, with exceptions made for those already receiving a higher salary than the minimum for their grade (Section 73). Furthermore, if a member is already receiving a higher salary, they continue to receive that amount until it matches the prescribed minimum for their grade (Section 73). The regulations also provide for potential increments based on long service, provided the member maintains good conduct and efficiency (Section 73). Breach of these regulations, such as failure to adhere to the prescribed salary structures or unauthorised advancements, may lead to disciplinary action. While specific penalties are not detailed in the provided excerpt, breaches of military regulations generally attract severe consequences, including potential criminal charges and penalties under the Defence Acts 1903–1904. The severity of the penalty would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, with potential outcomes ranging from fines to imprisonment.

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