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1978 No. 69

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903*

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

Dated this fifth day of May 1978.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

D. J. KILLEN

Minister of State for Defence

AMENDMENTS OF THE MILITARY FINANCIAL REGULATIONS†

Rates of salary-officers appointed from the ranks

1. Regulation 12f of the Military Financial Regulations is repealed.

Further amendments of the Military Financial Regulations

2. The Military Financial Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule.

SCHEDULE Regulation 2

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 3 (2)............	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”,
Sub-regulation 5 (1)............	Omit the definition or “ the Act ”, substitute “ ' the Ac t' means the Defence Act 1903;".
Sub-regulation 8 (3)............	Omit from paragraph (b) “ Australia ” (wherever occurring) substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 12B (6)..........	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (5) ”.
Sub-regulation 12BA (5).........	Omit “ of these Regulations ”.
	Omit from paragraph (b) “ of this regulation ”.
Sub-regulation 12BA (11)........	Omit from paragraph (b) “ 4 (b) ”, substitute “ (4) (d) ”.
Sub-regulation 12BA (14)........	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (13) ”.
	Omit “ it", substitute “ he ”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 10 May 1978.

† Statutory Rules 1966, No. 35 as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Military Financial Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1978, No. 22 and see also Statutory Rules 1978, Nos. 22 and 60.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 12bc (5)......	Omit “ twelve ”, substitute “ 12 ”.
Sub-regulation 15 (6).......	Omit all words before “ service ”, substitute “ Subject to regulation 16, the ”.
Sub-regulation 16 (6).......	Add at the end of paragraph (b) “ and ”.
Sub-regulation 16 (7).......	Omit from paragraph (a) “ Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930-1964 ”, substitute ‘ Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees) Act 1971 ”.
	Omit from paragraph (b) “ Repatriation Act 1920-1965, the Repatriation (Far East Strategic Reserve) Act 1956-1964 or the Repatriation (Special Overseas Service) Act 1962-1965 ”, substitute “ Repatriation Act 1920, the Repatriation (Far East Strategic Reserve) Act 1956 or the Repatriation (Special Overseas Service) Act 1962 ”.
Sub-regulation 17b (1)......	Omit from paragraph (a) “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 17b (4)......	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”,
Sub-regulation 26 (2).......	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
	Omit “ shall not exceed ”.
Sub-regulation 28 (1).......	Omit from paragraph (b) “ the next succeeding regulation ”, substitute “ regulation 29 ”.
Sub-regulation 29 (1).......	Omit “ the next succeeding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”.
	Omit from paragraph (a) “ two ”, substitute “ 2 ”.
Sub-regulation 29 (3).......	Omit “ , (5) ”.
	Omit “ one-quarter of ”.
Sub-regulation 31 (2).......	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
Sub-regulation 32 (4).......	Omit “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”. Omit “ Moneys ”, substitute “ moneys ”.
Sub-regulation 33 (2).......	Omit from paragraph (a) “ (a) of the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ (1) (a) ”.
Sub-regulation 33 (3).......	Omit from paragraph (b) “ the second column ”, substitute “ column 2 ”,
	Omit from paragraph (b) “ the first column ”, substitute “ column 1 ”.
	Omit from the table “ First column ”, substitute “ Column 1 ”.
	Omit from the table “ Second column ”, substitute “ Column 2 ”.
Sub-regulation 40 (1).......	Omit “ the member’s ”, substitute “ a member’s ”.
	After “ payable ”, insert “ to the member ”.
Sub-regulation 41 (4b)......	Omit from paragraph (b) “ of this regulation ”.
Sub-regulation 41 (5).......	Omit “ the next succeeding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (6) ”.
	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
	Omit “ applicable to a ”, substitute “ applicable to an ”.
Sub-regulation 41 (6).......	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (5) ”.
Regulation 50............	Omit “ the last preceding regulation ”, substitute “ regulation 49 ”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 52 (3).....	Omit “ of these Regulations ”.
Sub-regulation 53 (2).....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
	Omit “ Repatriation Act 1920-1965 ”, substitute “ Repatriation Act 1920 ”.
Sub-regulation 54 (2).....	Omit “ Repatriation Act 1920-1965 ”, substitute “ Repatriation Act 1920 ”.
Sub-regulation 54 (3).....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”.
	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Regulation 55..........	Omit “ the last three preceding regulations ”, substitute “ regulations 52, 53 and 54 ”.
	Omit “ Repatriation (Far East Strategic Reserve) Act 1956-1964 ”, substitute “ Repatriation (Far East Strategic Reserve) Act 1956 ”.
	Omit “ Repatriation (Special Overseas Service) Act 1962-1965 ”, substitute “ Repatriation (Special Overseas Service) Act 1962 ”.
Sub-regulation 57 (2).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 65 (2).....	Omit from paragraph (a) “ or of that Act as amended from time to time ”.
Sub-regulation 65 (4).....	Omit from paragraph (a) “ occur.”, substitute “ occur;".
	Omit from paragraph (b) ” one year's service,", substitute “ one year’s service; or”.
Sub-regulation 65 (5).....	Omit “ :—1959 or under that Act as subsequently amended ”. Omit from paragraph (b) “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1965 ”, substitute “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 ”.
	Omit “ of this regulation ”
	Omit “ —1959, or under that Act as subsequently amended,”.
Sub-regulation 66 (1).....	Omit “ or of that Act as amended from time to time ”.
Sub-regulation 66 (2).....	Omit paragraph (a), substitute:—
	“ (a) where the member has completed 12 years' service— $720;".
Sub-regulation 68 (5).....	Omit “ Defene ”, substitute “ Defence ”.
	Omit “ -1959, or under that Act as subsequently amended, ” (wherever occurring).
	Omit from paragraph (b) “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1965 ”, substitute “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 ”.
Sub-regulation 69 (1).....	Omit “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1965 ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 ”.
Regulation 70..........	Omit from paragraph (a) “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1973 ”, substitute “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 ”.
	Omit from paragraph (b) “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1965 ”, substitute “ Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 ”,
Sub-regulation 71 (1).....	Omit “ the next succeeding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 72 (2)....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
Sub-regulation 80 (3)....	Omit “ of this regulation ”.
Sub-regulation 83 (3)....	Omit “ regulation ”, substitute “ regulation ”.
Regulation 95.........	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 108 (2)...	Omit from paragraph (b) “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 108 (4)...	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (3) ”.
Sub-regulation 108 (7)...	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (6) ”.
Sub-regulation 108 (8)...	Omit “ (1) of regulation 75 of these Regulations ”, substitute “ 75 (1 )”.
Sub-regulation 119 (1)...	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 119 (2)...	Omit “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 120 (1)...	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 121 (1)...	Omit “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 121 (2)...	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 124 (1)...	Omit from the definition of “ removal ” the words “ of this Part ”.
Sub-regulation 128 (1)...	Omit from paragraph (a) “ of this Part ”.
	Omit from sub-paragraph (b) (ii) “ of this Part ”.
Sub-regulation 131 (1)...	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 131 (7)...	Omit.
Sub-regulation 132 (1)...	Omit from paragraph (b) “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 133 (2)...	Omit “ of these Regulations ”.
Sub-regulation 135 (1)...	Omit from the definition of “ short term duty ” the word “ overseas ”, substitute “ oversea ”.
Sub-regulation 142 (3)...	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”.
	Omit “ such ”, substitute “ an ”.
Sub-regulation 148 (3)...	Omit “ a lodging ”, substitute “ lodging ”.
Sub-regulation 150 (1)...	Omit “ of these Regulations ”.
Sub-regulation 150 (2)...	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
Sub-regulation 151 (2)...	Omit from paragraph (c) “ Australia ” (last occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 160 (1)...	Omit from paragraph (c) “ the last preceding regulation ”, substitute “ regulation 159 ”.

SCHEDULE —continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 166 (3).....	Omit “ the next succeeding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (4) ”.
	Omit “ to ” (last occurring), substitute “ for ”.
Sub-regulation 166 (4).....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (3) ”.
Regulation 167 a........	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 171 (4).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 172 (4).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Regulation 187.........	Omit “ of these Regulations ”.
Sub-regulation 193 (4).....	Omit from paragraph (c) “ Force ”, substitute “ Forces ”.
Sub-regulation 200a (1)....	Omit “ Subject to sub-regulation (2), where ”, substitute “ Where ”.
	Omit “ Defence Act 1903-1966 ”, substitute “ Act ”.
Sub-regulation 200a (2)....	Omit.
Sub-regulation 207 (1).....	Omit “ of this regulation ”.
Sub-regulation 207 (2a)....	Omit “ of this regulation ”.
Sub-regulation 208 (2).....	Omit from paragraph (b) “ the last preceding paragraph ”, substitute “ paragraph (a) ”.
Sub-regulation 209 (2).....	Omit from paragraph (b) “ the last preceding paragraph ”, substitute “ paragraph (a) ”.
Sub-regulation 211 (1).....	Omit “ the member's ”, substitute “ a member's ”, After “ payable ”, insert “ to the member ”.
Sub-regulation 212 (2).....	Omit from paragraph (a) “ (b) of paragraph (4) of this regulation ”, substitute “ (4) (b) ”.
Sub-regulation 234 (2).....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”,
Sub-regulation 234 (3).....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”.
Sub-regulation 235 (1).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 236 (2).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 236 (3).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 236 (4).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 239 (2).....	Omit “ of these Regulations ”,
Sub-regulation 251 (4).....	Omit from paragraph (b) “ the last preceding regulation ”, substitute “ regulation 250 ”,
Sub-regulation 253 (2).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 255 (3).....	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”. Omit “ it ”, substitute “ he ”.
Sub-regulation 255 (4).....	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Regulation 258.........	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 260 (1)......	Omit “ Subject to sub-regulation (2), medical ”, substitute “ Medical ”.
	Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 262 (1)......	Omit “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
Sub-regulation 262 (2)......	Omit “ Australia ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ the Commonwealth ”.
	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
Regulation 271...........	Omit “ the last preceding regulation ”, substitute “ regulation 270 ”.
Sub-regulation 272 (2)......	Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) ”.
Sub-regulation 274 (1)......	Omit “ administerd ”, substitute “ administered ”. Omit “ oppointed ”, substitute “ appointed ”.
Sub-regulation 275 (2)......	Omit “ of these Regulations ” (last occurring).
Sub-regulation 276 (1)......	Omit “ it ”. substitute “ he ”.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1978 No. 69, known as the Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903, was enacted to amend the Military Financial Regulations. These regulations were introduced to update and refine the financial management framework for military personnel within the Defence Act 1903. The enacting authority for these regulations was the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council. The objective of these regulations is to ensure the financial provisions governing military personnel are aligned with contemporary legal standards and administrative practices. The amendments encompass a broad range of financial regulations, including salary rates for officers appointed from the ranks, definitions, and references to various acts and regulations, reflecting the need for a coherent and updated legislative framework to govern military financial matters.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, specifically Statutory Rules 1978 No. 69, apply to various aspects of the financial regulations governing the Australian Defence Force, impacting officers appointed from the ranks and other military personnel. These regulations are issued by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, thus they hold national authority and apply throughout the Commonwealth. The regulations primarily amend the Military Financial Regulations to update references and correct certain provisions, ensuring consistency with current legislative terminology and references. Notably, they replace references to "Australia" with "the Commonwealth" to align with current legal standards. These regulations do not specify any exclusions or thresholds but rather serve to clarify and update the existing framework for financial management within the Defence Force. The application of these regulations is comprehensive and extends to all relevant personnel and entities within the Defence Force, ensuring uniformity and adherence to the financial standards set forth by the Defence Act 1903.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 69, made under the Defence Act 1903, primarily amend the Military Financial Regulations. The key operative sections include the repeal of Regulation 12f (section 1) and various amendments detailed in the Schedule (section 2). These amendments involve textual changes such as substituting "the Commonwealth" for "Australia," correcting references to various regulations and acts, and updating numerical values and definitions throughout the Military Financial Regulations. These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the parties they govern. For instance, they dictate the correct referencing and terminology to be used in financial and administrative contexts within the Defence Act framework. The amendments ensure consistency and accuracy in legal references, definitions, and procedural steps outlined within the Military Financial Regulations. Compliance with these updated provisions is essential for the accurate application of financial regulations pertaining to defence personnel. Breaches of these Regulations could lead to various civil or administrative consequences, although specific offences, penalties, or maximum penalties are not explicitly stated in the provided text. Generally, non-compliance with statutory regulations under the Defence Act could result in disciplinary action, financial penalties, or other administrative sanctions as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities. The exact nature and severity of these consequences would depend on the specific context and the discretion of the enforcing body.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Repeal & Amendment; Compliance Obligations

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