STATUTORY RULES.
1918. No. 54.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth.
I, SIR JOHN MADDEN, acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, 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 twenty-seventh day of February, 1918.
JOHN MADDEN,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOSEPH COOK.,
Minister of State for the Navy.
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Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendments.
Part IV.
pay of permanent forces.
Pay and Allowances for Officers (Sea-going).
Regulation 42 (1)—Rates of Pay of Subordinate and Commissioned Officers.
In lieu of the rank “Assistant Paymaster—over 4 years”—insert the rank “Paymaster—on promotion.”
In lieu of the rank “Assistant Paymaster—over 6 years”—insert the rank “Paymaster—over 2 years.”
In lieu of the rank “Assistant Paymaster—over 8 years”—insert the rank “Paymaster—over 4 years.”
In lieu of the rank “Assistant Paymaster—over 10 years”—insert the rank “Paymaster—over 6 years.”
In lieu of the rank “Paymaster”—insert the rank “Staff Paymaster.”
In lieu of the rank “Staff Paymaster—on promotion”—insert the rank “Staff Paymaster—over 4 years.”
In lieu of the rank “Staff Paymaster—over 2 years”—insert the rank “Staff Paymaster—over 6 years.”
To date from 1st October, 1917.
Regulation 42 (III)—Special Allowances—Subordinate and Commissioned Officers
Clauses (m) and (n)—insert immediately after the words “Assistant Paymaster”, as from 1st October, 1917, the words “or Paymaster.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1918 No. 54, titled "Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912: Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth," was enacted in 1918 to establish and regulate the financial and allowance structures for the naval forces within the Commonwealth of Australia. This legislative instrument was created under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, addressing the need for a formalised system to manage the remuneration and allowances of naval personnel. The Regulations were made by Sir John Madden, acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into operation on dates specified within the document. The primary objective of these regulations was to ensure that the naval forces were adequately compensated and that their financial affairs were managed in an orderly and transparent manner.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth, as enacted under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, apply specifically to the officers and personnel of the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations govern the pay and allowances for officers, including both subordinate and commissioned officers, as well as the establishment of ranks and corresponding pay rates. The scope of these regulations is limited to the financial aspects of the naval forces, ensuring that all personnel are compensated in accordance with their rank and years of service. The regulations took effect from 1 October 1917, and they provide a structured framework for the remuneration of naval officers, with clear delineations for various ranks and special allowances. The application of these regulations is within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, thereby impacting the entire naval force across Australia.
Key Provisions
The Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth, as established in Statutory Rules 1918 No. 54, primarily address the pay and allowances for officers within the naval forces. Regulation 42(1) specifies adjustments to the ranks and corresponding rates of pay for officers. For instance, the rank "Assistant Paymaster—over 4 years" is changed to "Paymaster—on promotion," and similarly, the ranks "Assistant Paymaster—over 6 years" and "Assistant Paymaster—over 8 years" are changed to "Paymaster—over 2 years" and "Paymaster—over 4 years," respectively. Furthermore, the rank "Assistant Paymaster—over 10 years" becomes "Paymaster—over 6 years," and the rank "Paymaster" is changed to "Staff Paymaster." These changes are effective from 1 October 1917. Regulation 42(III) also includes amendments to special allowances, inserting "or Paymaster" after "Assistant Paymaster" in Clauses (m) and (n) from the same date.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the naval forces to adhere to the updated pay scales and allowances as outlined. Officers must ensure they are aware of and comply with the new rank structures and corresponding pay rates. Additionally, the regulations require that any special allowances previously designated for Assistant Paymasters now also apply to Paymasters, necessitating an update in the allowance distribution system. These changes are designed to streamline the pay structure and ensure that officers receive appropriate compensation based on their new ranks and tenure.
Failure to comply with these financial regulations may result in administrative and legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of financial and allowance regulations could potentially lead to disciplinary actions, financial discrepancies, or other administrative penalties as prescribed by the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1912. It is important for officers and the administration to meticulously follow these regulations to avoid any adverse outcomes.