STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 294.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 86—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, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of July, 1912, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twelfth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendment.
Military Staff Clerks.
Regulation 86, sub-paragraph (b) is cancelled, and the following substituted:—
(b) The Act and Regulations governing the classification, pay, increments and allowances, including removal expenses and allowances, of the Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service shall apply to Military Staff Clerks, but in cases where under the Public Service Regulations the approval of the Governor-General or Public Service Commissioner is required, the approval of the Minister shall be substituted.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1913 No. 294, issued under the Defence Act 1903–1912, pertains to the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. Enacted on November 12, 1913, by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were introduced to address the urgent need for standardised financial and allowance regulations for military staff clerks. The primary objective of these regulations was to align the pay, classification, increments, and allowances of military staff clerks with those of the Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service, while also ensuring that any necessary approvals for such matters were to be handled by the Minister rather than the Governor-General or Public Service Commissioner, as stipulated under the Public Service Regulations.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912, specifically Regulation 86, pertain to the classification, pay, increments, and allowances, including removal expenses and allowances, of Military Staff Clerks within the Commonwealth Military Forces. These regulations apply to Military Staff Clerks by extending the provisions of the Act and Regulations that govern the Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service. In instances where the approval of the Governor-General or Public Service Commissioner is required under the Public Service Regulations, the approval of the Minister is substituted instead. The regulation's application is confined to the Military Staff Clerks within the Commonwealth, highlighting the administrative and financial governance within the military structure. The regulation does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but it is implicitly understood that it applies only to those falling under the specified classification of Military Staff Clerks. The regulation came into immediate operation from the first day of July, 1912, and was enacted as a Provisional Regulation due to its urgent nature, reflecting the transitional governance needs of the military at the time.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 (Regulation 86) concern the application of the classification, pay, increments, and allowances for Military Staff Clerks. Regulation 86(b) specifies that the Act and Regulations governing the Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service will apply to Military Staff Clerks. However, where the approval of the Governor-General or Public Service Commissioner is required under the Public Service Regulations, the approval of the Minister shall be substituted instead.
Under these regulations, Military Staff Clerks are governed by the same standards as those in the Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service, ensuring consistency in classification, pay, and allowances. The substitution of the Minister's approval for the Governor-General’s or Public Service Commissioner’s approval streamlines the process and maintains efficiency in the administration of Military Staff Clerks' entitlements.
Entities and individuals governed by these regulations must ensure that they comply with the stipulated requirements for classification, pay, increments, and allowances. This includes adhering to the provisions set forth for the Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service, with the noted substitution of the Minister's approval where necessary. It is crucial for Military Staff Clerks and their supervisors to be aware of these regulations to ensure proper administration and adherence to the stipulated standards.
Failure to comply with these provisions could result in administrative discrepancies or potential legal repercussions. While the specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with these financial and allowance regulations could lead to disciplinary actions or other administrative penalties. Given the Provisional nature of these regulations, adherence is essential to maintain the integrity and functionality of the Military Staff Clerks’ remuneration and benefits framework.