Financial (Military) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1961. No. 25.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1956.*

I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956.

Dated this  20th

day of  February , 1961.

DALLAS BROOKS

Administrator.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for the Army.

Amendments of the Financial (Military) Regulations.

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the second day of January, 1961.

Pay of native members.

2. Regulation 7a of the Financial (Military) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting sub-regulations (1.), (2.), (3.) and (4.) and inserting in their stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(1.) Subject to this regulation, the rate of pay of a native member is the rate per annum specified in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations in relation to his rank, classification and length of service in the rank.”; and

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the words “or classification”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on  20th February, 1961.

† Statutory Rules 1947, No. 110, as amended by Statutory Rules 1947, Nos. 166 and 167; 1952, No. 31; 1955, No. 56; 1960, Nos. 51 and 98; and 1961, Nos. 2 and 4.

1102/61.—Price 3d. 9/9.2.1961.


Sixth Schedule.

3. The Sixth Schedule to the Financial (Military) Regulations repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—

SIXTH SCHEDULE.

Regulation 7a.

Annual Rates of PayNative Members.

Rank and Length of Service.

Rate per Annum.

Group 1.

Group 2.

Group 3.

Group 4.

Group 5.

 

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Sergeant—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in rank  

300

0

0

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

With not less than one year’s service in rank but less than two years’ service in rank  

310

0

0

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

With not less than two years’ service in rank  

320

0

0

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

Corporal—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in rank  

250

0

0

256

0

0

259

0

0

262

0

0

265

0

0

With not less than one year’s service in rank but less than two years’ service in rank  

260

0

0

266

0

0

269

0

0

272

0

0

275

0

0

With not less than two years’ service in rank  

270

0

0

276

0

0

279

0

0

282

0

0

285

0

0

Lance Corporal—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in rank  

205

13

0

211

13

0

214

13

0

217

13

0

220

13

0

With not less than one year’s service in rank but less than two years’ service in rank  

217

1

0

223

1

0

2206

1

0

229

1

0

232

1

0

With not less than two years’ service in rank ..

230

2

0

236

2

0

239

2

0

242

2

0

245

2

0

Private—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in rank  

90

3

0

96

3

0

99

3

0

102

3

0

105

3

0

With not less than one year’s service in rank but less than two years’ service in rank  

99

5

0

105

5

0

108

5

0

111

5

0

114

5

0

With not less than two years’ service in rank but less than three years’ service in rank  

111

12

0

117

12

0

12

12

0

123

12

0

126

12

0

With not less than three years’ service in rank but less than four years’ service in rank  

128

18

0

134

18

0

137

18

0

140

18

0

143

18

0

With not less than four years’ service in rank but less than five years’ service in rank  

142

15

0

148

15

0

151

15

0

154

15

0

157

15

0

With not less than five years’ service in rank but less than six years’ service in rank  

157

13

0

16:

13

0

166

13

0

169

13

0

172

13

0


Sixth Schedulecontinued.

Rank and Length of Service.

 

 

 

 

 

Rate per Annum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 1.

Group 2.

Group 3.

Group 4.

Group 5.

 

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d

£

s.

d

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Private—continued.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With not less than six years’ service in rank but less than seven years’ service in rank  

173

5

0

179

5

0

182

5

0

185

5

0

188

5

0

With not less than seven years’ service in rank  

187

15

0

193

15

0

196

15

0

199

15

0

202

15

0

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1961, No. 25, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956, were enacted to amend the Financial (Military) Regulations, specifically addressing the pay of native members within the military. This legislative instrument, issued by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, came into operation on 2 January 1961. The objective of these regulations was to establish a more structured and equitable pay scale for native members, taking into account their rank, classification, and length of service, thereby ensuring fair compensation within the military hierarchy. The regulations replaced the previous sub-regulations and provided detailed annual rates of pay, categorised by rank and length of service.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956 apply to native members of the Australian Defence Force and modify the Financial (Military) Regulations, specifically addressing the pay rates of these members. The Regulations amend the existing sub-regulations concerning the rate of pay, removing previous sub-regulations and introducing new provisions that detail the annual rate of pay based on the rank, classification, and length of service of the native member. These Regulations came into operation on 2 January 1961 and are accompanied by a Sixth Schedule that specifies the annual rates of pay for various ranks and lengths of service. The scope of these Regulations is confined to financial matters within the Defence Force, and they do not extend to other areas of Defence administration or other government entities. The application of these Regulations is limited to native members of the Australian Defence Force, and they do not address the pay of other military personnel or civilian employees.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956, specifically Statutory Rules 1961 No. 25, amend the Financial (Military) Regulations by replacing the existing provisions related to the pay of native members with a new structure. Regulation 7a (section 2) now specifies that the rate of pay for native members is determined by their rank, classification, and length of service in that rank, as outlined in the Sixth Schedule. This amendment replaces the previous sub-regulations and removes certain references to classification from sub-regulation 6. The Regulations impose specific obligations on military personnel by establishing a structured pay scale for native members based on their rank and length of service. This structured approach ensures that pay is transparent and consistent, reflecting both the rank and the duration of service within that rank. It is essential for military personnel to understand these provisions to ensure they are compensated correctly according to their service tenure and rank. Failure to comply with these Regulations could lead to legal and administrative consequences for the military authorities. While the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of military regulations typically result in disciplinary action, which can include fines, demotion, or other administrative penalties. Such consequences underscore the importance of adherence to these regulations to maintain order and fairness within the military pay structure.

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