STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 181.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 66(a)—Amendment.
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 June, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendment.
Part IV.—Pay of Permanent Forces—Married Establishment.
Regulation 66 (a) is amended to read:—
“66 (a). A married non-commissioned officer or man, not drawing consolidated pay, who has served three years in the Permanent Forces, shall be entitled to be placed on the married establishment provided that he—
(a) has informed his Commanding Officer of his intention to get married; and
(b) has, if so required, produced a certificate, or other satisfactory evidence of his marriage, and provided that that no soldier shall be taken on the married roll whose wife is not substantially of European origin or descent.
A soldier who, although he has completed three years’ service, has neglected to inform his Commanding Officer of his intention to get married, shall only be brought on the married establishment from the date on which informs the Commanding Officer, and produces the certificate or other satisfactory evidence of his marriage.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 181, pertain to Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically concerning Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations address the administrative and financial management of the military forces, ensuring that allowances and payments are correctly administered and accounted for. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations highlight the urgent need to update and clarify the allowances and conditions for married non-commissioned officers and men within the Permanent Forces. The policy objective is to streamline the process for placing soldiers on the married establishment, ensuring that only those who meet the specified criteria and have properly informed their Commanding Officer are eligible for the married allowance, thus maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the military's administrative practices.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically amending Regulation 66(a), applies to members of the military forces of the Commonwealth who are married non-commissioned officers or men and have served for at least three years in the Permanent Forces. These regulations dictate the conditions under which such individuals can be placed on the married establishment. This includes a requirement for the soldier to inform their Commanding Officer of their intention to marry and to produce satisfactory evidence of their marriage. Furthermore, the regulation stipulates that only soldiers whose wives are of European origin or descent can be placed on the married roll. This regulation applies to all members of the military forces of the Commonwealth, and its application is immediate and provisional by virtue of its certification by the Governor-General and advice from the Federal Executive Council. The regulation's application is not limited by geographic or jurisdictional boundaries within Australia but is specifically directed at the military forces of the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, particularly Regulation 66(a), outline the requirements for married non-commissioned officers or men in the Permanent Forces to be placed on the married establishment. This regulation stipulates that such personnel must have served at least three years in the forces, informed their Commanding Officer of their intention to marry, and produced a certificate or other satisfactory evidence of their marriage. Additionally, the regulation makes it clear that the soldier's wife must be "substantially of European origin or descent." Those who have not fulfilled these conditions will only be placed on the married establishment from the date they provide the necessary information and evidence to their Commanding Officer.
The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act are primarily on the married soldiers themselves. They must communicate their intention to marry to their Commanding Officer and provide appropriate evidence of their marriage. This ensures that the military maintains a clear record of its personnel's marital status and eligibility for married allowances. Furthermore, the Act requires the Commanding Officer to verify the information and evidence provided, ensuring that only eligible soldiers are placed on the married establishment.
Failure to comply with the provisions of Regulation 66(a) can result in civil or administrative consequences. For instance, soldiers who do not inform their Commanding Officers of their intention to marry, or those whose wives do not meet the racial criteria, may not be placed on the married establishment until they provide the necessary information and evidence. Additionally, there is a risk of disciplinary action under the Defence Act 1903-1912 for neglect of duty or failure to comply with orders, although specific penalties are not detailed in this regulation. The regulation does not explicitly state maximum penalties for breaches, but non-compliance could lead to being held out of the married establishment until the requirements are met.