STATUTORY RULES.
1918. No. 329.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 to come into operation on and from the dates specified therein.
Dated this eighteenth day of December, 1918.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. POYNTON,
for Minister of State for the Navy.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth are amended as follow:—
(1) Before regulation 1, insert, as from 1st November, 1918, the following:—
“These Regulations may be cited as the Naval Financial Regulations.”
(2) The provisions of Statutory Rules 1918 No. 181 notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette of 11th July, 1918, shall, in so far as they relate to the omission of the word “biennial” appearing under the heading “Petty Officer Instructors, Storekeepers, Armourers, &c.,’ of regulation 50 (a) of the Naval Financial Regulations, apply to the word “biennial” in the fifth line only, and take effect as from 1st July, 1917, and not otherwise.
(3) Regulation 77 is amended as follows:—
(a) Omit, as from 1st October, 1918, in paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (36), in column headed “Daily Allowance after the first seven days’ residence in the same place”, the figures “15s. 0d.” and insert in their stead the figures “17s. 0d.” as the rate payable to Captains and higher ranks.
(b) Omit, as from 1st October, 1918, in paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (45), the words “under this sub-regulation.”
(4) Regulation 78 is amended by omitting, as from 1st October, 1918, in sub-regulation (4), the words “under this regulation.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1918 No. 329, titled "Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912" and specifically concerning "Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth", was enacted by the Governor-General in Council on 18 December 1918. This legislative instrument amends the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces to correct and update certain provisions, primarily responding to the need for adjustments in financial allowances and regulations for naval personnel following the conclusion of World War I. The objective of these amendments was to ensure that the financial provisions and allowances for naval officers and personnel were aligned with post-war conditions and responsibilities. The regulations were made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 and reflect the adjustments deemed necessary for the effective management and support of the naval forces during this period of transition.
Scope and Application
The Naval Financial Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1918 No. 329, pertain specifically to the financial and allowance matters for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations are designed to govern the financial entitlements and allowances for members of the naval forces, including officers and other ranks. They apply across the Commonwealth and are integral to the administration of financial and allowance matters within the navy, ensuring that personnel are compensated according to their rank and service conditions. The regulations were amended to adjust allowances for certain ranks, reflecting changes in the cost of living or service requirements.
These regulations apply to all members of the Naval Forces, including officers and enlisted personnel, and cover allowances related to their service, such as daily residence allowances and other financial benefits. The amendments made by these regulations focus on specific adjustments to the rates of allowances and clarifying certain provisions within the existing framework. The scope of these regulations is limited to financial and allowance matters within the naval forces and does not extend to other areas such as operational duties or disciplinary measures. The regulations are subject to further specification and application through subordinate instruments, which may provide additional details or specific conditions under which the regulations are applied.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1918 No. 329 under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, known as the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth, introduce several amendments to existing regulations. Firstly, regulation 1 establishes the citation of these regulations as the "Naval Financial Regulations" effective from 1 November 1918 (reg. 1). Secondly, regulation 2 clarifies that the provisions of Statutory Rules 1918 No. 181, notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 1918, apply specifically to the removal of the word "biennial" in the fifth line of regulation 50 (a) concerning Petty Officer Instructors, Storekeepers, Armourers, and similar roles, with these changes taking effect from 1 July 1917 (reg. 2).
The regulations also impose specific obligations on the parties governed by them, particularly those serving in the naval forces of the Commonwealth. For example, regulation 77(a) increases the daily allowance for Captains and higher ranks to 17 shillings from 1 October 1918 (reg. 3(a)). Additionally, regulation 78 removes certain wording from sub-regulation (4) effective from the same date, potentially clarifying or simplifying administrative procedures (reg. 3(b) and (c)). These amendments reflect adjustments in allowances and clarifications in regulatory language intended to ensure smoother operations within the naval forces.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the regulations do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, adherence to these financial and allowance regulations is crucial for the proper administration and morale of naval personnel. Any failure to comply with the stipulated allowances or regulatory changes could potentially lead to administrative discrepancies or financial mismanagement within the naval forces, though the specific legal ramifications are not detailed within the text of these regulations.