STATUTORY RULES.
1918. No. 143.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendments.
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 shown.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of May, 1918.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. POYNTON,
for Minister of State for the Navy.
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FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendments.
Regulation 50 (c).—Royal Australian Naval Radio Service.
Petty Officers.
Cancel the word “Biennial” in the 2nd and 4th lines, and insert in each case the word “Annual” in lieu thereof as from 1st July, 1916.
After the words “per annum” in the 1st line add the following:—“provided that any Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist appointed to the R.A.N. Radio Service on 1st July, 1916, at the maximum salary of £216 per annum, may, after 12 months’ service, be granted allowance at the rate of £6 per annum.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
C.4747.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1918, specifically No. 143, constitute the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were designed to address the financial and allowance requirements of the naval forces, particularly in response to changes that occurred from 1 July 1916. The objective of these regulations is to ensure that the necessary financial provisions are made to support the personnel within the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service, including adjustments to the remuneration and allowances for Petty Officers, as well as specific provisions for Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists. The regulations reflect a direct response to the evolving needs of the naval forces during a period of significant change.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth, as amended, apply to members of the naval forces under the purview of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912. These regulations specifically pertain to the financial and allowance provisions for personnel, including Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists within the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service. The regulations govern the financial aspects such as salaries and allowances, including any amendments to the frequency of salary payments and additional allowances for specific roles. Geographically, these regulations apply within the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all federal naval forces and personnel within its jurisdiction. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, but they do provide for specific amendments to existing allowances and payment schedules. Subordinate instruments may extend or further detail the application of these regulations, ensuring they are fully implemented across the naval forces.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations (Regulation 50(c)) involve the amendment of the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth. Specifically, this regulation affects the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service by altering the frequency of certain salary payments from biennial to annual and by introducing a new allowance for certain Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists. The changes to the frequency of salary payments come into effect from 1 July 1916, and the new allowance provision applies to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists appointed on or after this date who complete 12 months of service.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations primarily concern the financial administration within the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service. The regulations mandate that the frequency of salary payments for Petty Officers within the service be changed from biennial to annual. Furthermore, the regulations introduce a new allowance of £6 per annum for Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists who are appointed on or after 1 July 1916 and have completed 12 months of service. These changes necessitate adjustments in the financial planning and record-keeping processes of the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth to ensure compliance with the updated provisions.
For breaches of these regulations, no explicit penalties are stated within the provided text. However, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with the financial and allowance regulations could lead to administrative penalties, such as financial discrepancies or delays in salary disbursements. Given the nature of the amendments, the primary consequence of non-compliance would likely be the failure to meet the financial obligations outlined in the regulations, potentially impacting the morale and efficiency of the service personnel.