STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 2.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 64—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 31st day of July, 1911, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this eighth day of January, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
DENMAN,
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.
Pay of the Permanent Forces.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (FIELD on GARRISON)—PAY OF OFFICERS.
In Regulation 64, at end of footnote in that part referring to the pay of Lieutenants appointed to that rank prior to 1st January, 1913, add the following:—
“Provided nevertheless that Lieutenants who were appointed to such rank in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery between the 3lst July, 1900, and the 31st October, 1910, shall be eligible to receive the increment under (ii) on completion of two years’ service, provided they have fulfilled the other conditions therein prescribed, notwithstanding that they may not have completed a full period of twelve months’ service from the date from which the increment under (i) took effect.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912, specifically Statutory Rules 1914, No. 2, were enacted to address immediate financial and allowance concerns for the military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument was introduced to ensure that urgent modifications to pay and allowances could be implemented without delay. The enacting body was the Governor-General in Council, acting on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia. The policy objective behind these regulations was to provide clarity and consistency in the financial management of military personnel, ensuring that specific conditions and timelines for pay increments were accurately and fairly applied. The urgency of these regulations highlights the need for prompt adjustments to military compensation to maintain operational efficiency and morale within the armed forces.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 pertain to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth, specifically focusing on the pay of officers in the Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison). The amendment to Regulation 64 affects Lieutenants who were appointed to their rank in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery between 31st July, 1900, and 31st October, 1910. These officers are granted eligibility to receive a specific increment upon completion of two years of service, provided they meet other stipulated conditions. The regulation is binding on the Commonwealth government and applies to military officers within the specified timeframe and branch of service. The regulation is jurisdictional in scope, applicable nationally as it is a federal matter concerning the Defence Act 1903–1912. There are no exclusions or exemptions explicitly stated in the text, and it is noted that the regulation came into immediate operation, effective from 31st July, 1911. This regulation does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Provisional Regulation, particularly Regulation 64, pertain to the financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. Section 64 outlines the pay of officers within the Royal Australian Artillery (Field and Garrison) with specific attention to Lieutenants appointed prior to certain dates. It provides an amendment that extends eligibility for pay increments to Lieutenants who were appointed between 31st July, 1900, and 31st October, 1910, in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery. These officers will be eligible for the pay increment upon completion of two years' service, provided they meet other specified conditions, even if they have not completed twelve months' service since the increment under (i) took effect.
The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act require that officers within the designated ranks and service periods adhere to the criteria for eligibility as stipulated in Regulation 64. This includes the necessity of completing two years of service and fulfilling any other conditions prescribed within the regulation. The regulation also demands that these officers meet the conditions specified in the increment under (ii), ensuring that they are in compliance with the financial allowances and pay structures outlined within the Defence Act 1903–1912.
Offences and penalties for non-compliance with these provisions are not explicitly stated in the regulation itself. However, under the broader Defence Act 1903–1912, any breach of the financial and allowance regulations could lead to disciplinary actions within the military forces. The exact nature and severity of such penalties would be determined by the military tribunal or court-martial procedures as outlined in the Defence Act, potentially resulting in administrative or criminal consequences depending on the severity of the breach. The specific maximum penalties are not detailed in the regulation but would be governed by the overarching legal framework provided by the Defence Act.