STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 62.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT
1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of
the Commonwealth—Regulation 78 (a)—Amendment.
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, 1913, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this tenth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE
MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendment.
Regulation 78 (a)—
The following portion of this Regulation under the heading “Corporal,” which reads:—
Rank and Appointment. | Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay |
Corporal—Regimental Duty | .......................... | 6s. 3d. to 6s. 6d., and allowance (one increment of 3d. per diem after three years’ service at Corporal) |
| £140 to £178 (consolidated, but with uniform). Two annual increments of £10, and one long-service increment of £9 after three years’ service at £160, and long-service increment at £9 after three years’ service at £169 per annum. Subdivisional rates being £140, £150, £160, £169, £176 | |
Engine-drivers...... | |
C.6454.—Price 3d
is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
Rank and Appointment | Consolidated rates of pay per Annum | daily Rates of pay |
Corporal—Regimental Duty | ........................... | 6s. 3d. to 6s. 6d. and allowances (one increment of 3d. per diem after three years’ service as Corporal) |
Engine-drivers........ | £160 to £178 (consolidated, but with uniform). One annual increment of £10, and one of £8 | |
Storeman........... | £140 to £178 (consolidated, but with uniform). Two annual increments of £10, and one long-service increment of £9 After three years’ service at £160, and long-service increment of £9 after three years’ service at £160 per annum. Subdivisional rates being £140, £150, £160, £169, £178 | |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914 No. 62, under the Defence Act 1903-1912, introduces Provisional Regulations concerning financial and allowance adjustments for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations were necessitated by urgency and took effect from the first day of July, 1913. The policy objective behind these amendments appears to be the timely and effective restructuring of financial provisions for specific military ranks to ensure fair and consistent compensation aligned with the roles and responsibilities within the military hierarchy.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Amendment Regulation 78 (a), pertains to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislation is applicable to individuals within the military hierarchy, specifically those in the ranks of Corporal, Storeman, and Engine-drivers, affecting their consolidated rates of pay per annum and daily rates of pay. It serves to update the financial structures and allowances provided to these ranks, thereby directly impacting the remuneration and benefits these personnel receive based on their service duration and rank. The regulation's jurisdictional reach is national, as it pertains to the Commonwealth's military forces. There are no stated exclusions or thresholds in the provided text, and it is effective from the first day of July, 1913, as certified by the Governor-General under advice from the Federal Executive Council. This legislative instrument is subject to potential extension or restriction through subordinate instruments, although such details are not provided within the given excerpt.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this statutory rule (Regulation 78 (a)) pertain to the amendment of financial and allowance regulations for certain ranks within the military forces of the Commonwealth. Specifically, it addresses the consolidated rates of pay for Corporals, Engine-drivers, and Storemen (subsection 1). This amendment effectively revises the pay scales and increment structures for these positions, replacing the previous rates with new consolidated rates, which now include uniform considerations. These changes are designed to ensure that the remuneration reflects current standards and service conditions within the military forces.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this regulation on the parties it governs are primarily financial in nature. Military personnel in the affected ranks must now adhere to the new consolidated rates of pay as outlined in the amendment. This includes understanding the specific pay scales and increments applicable to their rank and service duration. The regulation also stipulates that these rates are subject to uniform considerations, which may affect how allowances are calculated and distributed. Compliance with these financial provisions is mandatory, and failure to do so could result in discrepancies in pay and allowances.
Breach of the financial and allowance regulations set out in this statutory rule could lead to various civil and administrative consequences. Although the document does not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance, breaches of such regulations could result in financial discrepancies, legal disputes, or administrative actions. Typically, in such cases, the affected personnel may be subject to corrective measures, including adjustments to their pay and allowances, to rectify any discrepancies caused by non-compliance. Additionally, persistent or significant breaches could potentially lead to more severe consequences, including disciplinary action under the Defence Act 1903-1912. The exact nature and severity of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the findings of any subsequent investigations or legal proceedings.