STATUTORY RULES.
1915. No. 104.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) 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 certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 should come into immediate operation, and further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the date specified therein, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twenty-third day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendment.
Regulation 43 (v).—Cancel as from 1st April, 1915—
| Per diem. |
Tool Allowance........................................... | 3d. |
and substitute the following in lieu thereof— | |
Tool Allowance........................................... | 3d. |
To Joiner, Leading Carpenter’s Crew, Carpenter’s Crew and Engine-Room Artificer (Pattern Maker).
Payable to above ratings supplying and using a full kit of tools in order to perform the duties of the rating.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
C.4896.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1915, No. 104, titled "Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth," was enacted to address the urgent need for provisional financial regulations for the naval forces during a critical period of national defence. The enactment was certified by the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, recognising the immediate necessity for these regulations to be implemented without delay. The objective of these provisional regulations was to ensure that the naval forces were adequately compensated and equipped to fulfil their duties effectively during a time of heightened national security concerns. The regulations were established under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, which aimed to provide a structured framework for the defence capabilities of the Commonwealth.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth apply to personnel within the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth, specifically targeting ratings such as Joiners, Leading Carpenter’s Crew, Carpenter’s Crew, and Engine-Room Artificers (Pattern Makers) who are required to use a full kit of tools for their duties. These regulations, made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, aim to govern the financial and allowance aspects for these particular roles within the Navy. The scope of these provisional regulations is geographically limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring that the allowances and financial provisions are uniformly applied across the nation. Notably, the regulations have been amended to provide a tool allowance of 3 pence to the specified ratings, replacing the previous allowance structure. The regulations also incorporate provisions that necessitate their immediate operation, underscoring the urgency and necessity for these financial adjustments within the Naval Forces.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, specifically Regulation 43(v), amend the allowance previously set for a per diem tool allowance, cancelling the original allowance of 3d and substituting it with a new allowance of 3d for certain naval ratings. These ratings include joiners, leading carpenter's crew members, carpenter's crew members, and engine-room artificers (pattern makers). The new allowance is payable to these ratings if they supply and use a full kit of tools necessary to perform their duties.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the naval ratings mentioned, requiring them to possess and utilise a complete set of tools as per their roles. The provision ensures that these ratings are adequately equipped to perform their designated tasks effectively. The tool allowance is contingent upon the rating's compliance with this requirement, ensuring that the provision of the allowance is directly tied to the performance of their duties.
In terms of consequences for breach, the regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for failing to comply with the allowance provisions. However, non-compliance with the regulations governing naval operations can typically lead to disciplinary actions under military law, including potential administrative or judicial penalties. The absence of detailed penalties in these regulations suggests that broader military law provisions would govern any breaches, which may include fines, demotion, or other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by naval authorities.