STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 265.
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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 100—Amendment.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, an 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 October, 1913, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this eight day of October, 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.
Provision of Horses for Officers of the Permanent Forces.
Regulation 100.—After the designation of paragraph now lettered (c) to read (c) (i), and at the end of paragraph add the following new sub-paragraph:—
“(ii) In cases where an officer of the Administrative and Instructional Staff owns and uses a horse suitable for military purposes, he may, subject to like conditions to these prescribed in paragraph (b) for the hiring of a horse, as far as they apply, and also subject to the conditions prescribed in sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (c) of this regulation, use such horse for military purposes and draw the prescribed allowance, notwithstanding that a Government Remount may be available, provided that the maximum amount that may be paid to an officer under these circumstances shall not exceed £30 per annum.”
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Overview
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, enacted in 1913, were introduced to address the need for provisional financial regulations for military forces to ensure smooth operation and adequate allowances during a period of urgency. These regulations were established under the Defence Act 1903-1912 and were issued by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary policy objective of these provisional regulations was to provide immediate financial and allowance provisions to military personnel, ensuring that they received the necessary support while permanent arrangements were being finalised.
These provisional regulations aimed to amend the existing financial and allowance structures for officers within the military forces, specifically addressing the provision of horses for officers of the Permanent Forces. By allowing officers of the Administrative and Instructional Staff to use their own horses for military purposes under certain conditions, these regulations sought to balance the need for efficient military operations with the financial constraints of the time, ensuring that the maximum annual allowance for such use did not exceed £30.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth applies to officers of the Administrative and Instructional Staff of the Permanent Forces, specifically those who own and use a horse suitable for military purposes. These regulations pertain to the financial allowances and provisions related to the use of horses for military purposes, establishing conditions and limits on the payments that may be made to such officers. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this Act is within the Commonwealth of Australia, falling under the Defence Act 1903-1912. The amendment to Regulation 100, which was implemented on the first day of October 1913, allows an officer to use their own horse for military purposes and draw the prescribed allowance, provided that the maximum amount does not exceed £30 per annum, even if a Government Remount is available. The application and interpretation of these regulations may be further detailed or extended through subordinate instruments, though no specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are mentioned in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The main operative section of these Provisional Regulations (Regulation 100) amends the provisions regarding the provision of horses for officers of the Permanent Forces. Specifically, it allows officers of the Administrative and Instructional Staff who own and use a horse suitable for military purposes to draw the prescribed allowance, even if a Government Remount is available, subject to certain conditions. The regulation also imposes a cap on the maximum amount payable to an officer under these circumstances, which is set at £30 per annum.
Under these regulations, officers of the Administrative and Instructional Staff must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the allowance. They must own and use a horse that is suitable for military purposes. The use of the horse must comply with the conditions set out in the regulation, which are similar to those prescribed in paragraph (b) for the hiring of a horse, and also subject to the conditions outlined in sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (c). Additionally, the maximum amount payable under these circumstances is capped at £30 per annum.
The regulations impose several obligations and requirements on the officers. Firstly, the horse must be owned and used by the officer for military purposes. Secondly, the officer must comply with the conditions set out in the regulation. This includes adhering to the conditions specified in paragraph (b) for hiring a horse and the conditions in sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (c). Lastly, the officer must ensure that the maximum allowable amount of £30 per annum is not exceeded.
For breaches of these regulations, there are potential civil or criminal consequences. Although the exact nature of these consequences is not specified in the regulation, it is likely that any breach could result in legal action. This may include fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant authorities. The maximum penalty for any such breach is not explicitly stated in the regulation, but it would be in accordance with the general legal framework governing the Defence Act 1903-1912.