Maternity Allowance Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1935. No. 56.

 

REGULATION UNDER THE MATERNITY ALLOWANCE ACT 1912-1934.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Maternity Allowance Act 1912-1934.

Dated this twelfth day of June, 1935.

(Sgd.) ISAAC A. ISAACS,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Acting Treasurer.

 

Amendment of the Maternity Allowance Regulations.†

Form B in the Maternity Allowance Regulations is repealed, and the following Form inserted in its stead:—

Form B. Reg 2.

The information in this Form is confidential.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Maternity Allowance Regulations.

MATERNITY ALLOWANCE CLAIM.

To the Deputy Commissioner of Maternity Allowances.

1. I,.............................................at present residing at

[Here write full name.]

.............................................................gave birth to a

[Here write full postal address.]

............................child at........................................

[Here write “male” or “female”.] [Here write full postal address.]

on the.................day of...................., 19.... My usual place of residence

is...................................................

[Here write full postal address of usual residence]

2. I hereby claim payment of a maternity allowance and I request that the money order be made payable at             

[Here write name of Post Office where it is desired to receive payment]

Post Office, and that it be forwarded to me at the following address, namely,

......................................................................

[Here write full postal address to which it is desired the money order be sent.]

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1935.

† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 172, as amended by Statutory Rules 1931, No. 92; 1934, No. 126; and 1935, Nos. 38 and 40.

2098.—8/30.5.1935.—Price 3d.


3. I was attended at or soon after the birth by Doctor...............................

[Here write full name

............................and by.......................................

and address.] [Here write full name

..................................................

and address of midwife or other person acting as such.]

4. I am the mother of the following children who were alive and were under fourteen years of age at the date of the birth of the child in respect of whom this claim for a maternity allowance is made:—

Full name of child.

Date of birth.

Place of birth.

 

 

 

5.*I am an inhabitant of the Commonwealth.

*I intend to settle in the Commonwealth.

*Strike out words which are not applicable.

6. I am not an alien, and I am not an aboriginal native of Australia, Papua, or an island of the Pacific.

7. During the period of twelve months preceding the date of the birth of the child, the income of myself and my husband from all sources amounted to £             

8. The names and addresses of the persons from whom my husband or myself derived the above-mentioned income are......

....................................................................................

9. The child............................................................

[State here whether the child lived for more than twelve hours or less than twelve hours, or was still-born.]

10. The birth was registered at...............................................

11. The full name of the child is ‡............................................

‡If the child is not named, say so.

Signature of mother...........................................

[Or her mark if she cannot write.]

Date of signature or mark.......................................

Signature of witness to mark.....................................

 

†Income includes salary or wages, rents (after deduction of repairs, &c.), dividends from banks or companies, interest on money lent or on bonds or on money in bank, war pension, and any other income. In the case of a posthumous or ex-nuptial child, the total income of the claimant only for the twelve months preceding the date of the birth is to be shown.

Any person who makes or presents to the Commissioner, or to any officer, any statement or document which is false in any particular is liable to a penalty not exceeding One hundred pounds or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Maternity Allowance Regulations 1935, enacted by the Governor-General in Council under the authority of the Maternity Allowance Act 1912-1934, are designed to provide detailed guidelines for administering maternity allowances. This legislative instrument aims to standardise the process for claiming maternity allowances by providing a specific form, Form B, which claimants must complete to apply for the benefit. The regulation addresses the need for clear and consistent procedures in the administration of maternity allowances, ensuring that applicants provide the necessary information in a structured format. The objective of these regulations is to facilitate the efficient and accurate processing of claims while maintaining the confidentiality of the information provided by claimants.

Scope and Application

The Maternity Allowance Regulations, established under the Maternity Allowance Act 1912-1934, govern the application process for maternity allowance payments in Australia. These regulations apply to individuals who are residents of the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically those who have given birth and meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Act. The Act and its regulations ensure that the financial support provided is targeted towards those who are eligible and reside within the Commonwealth, excluding non-residents, aliens, and Aboriginal natives of Australia, Papua, or Pacific islands. The regulations include detailed forms for applicants to fill out, providing personal and financial information necessary to assess eligibility. The scope of the Act is further extended through subordinate instruments, allowing for amendments and adjustments to the regulations as needed. The Act's jurisdictional reach is national, applying uniformly across the Commonwealth of Australia, with specific provisions tailored to ensure compliance and accurate reporting by applicants.

Key Provisions

The Maternity Allowance Regulations 1935, made under the Maternity Allowance Act 1912-1934, establish the framework for claiming maternity allowance, replacing the previous Form B (Reg 2). The regulations require claimants to fill out a detailed form that includes personal information, details of the birth, and financial information about the claimant and her husband. This form must be completed accurately and submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Maternity Allowances (Regulation 1). The regulations impose specific obligations on claimants. They must declare the birth of a child and provide details such as the date of birth, place of birth, and the names and birth dates of any other children under fourteen years old at the time of the birth (Regulation 1). Claimants also need to state their usual residence, the post office where they wish to receive the payment, and their income for the previous twelve months (Regulations 2 and 7). Additionally, the claimant must declare their residency status and income sources, including salary, rents, dividends, interest, and any other income (Regulation 7). The regulations also require the claimant to attest that they are not an alien or an Aboriginal native of Australia, Papua, or an island of the Pacific (Regulation 6). There are significant consequences for providing false information in the application process. Any person who makes or presents a false statement or document to the Commissioner or any officer is liable to a penalty not exceeding One Hundred Pounds or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year (Regulation 1). This penalty underscores the importance of accuracy and honesty when submitting the required documentation.

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