Military Financial Regulations (Amendment)

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1978 No. 22

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 sixteenth day of February 1978.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

D. J. KILLEN

Minister of State for Defence

AMENDMENTS OF THE MILITARY FINANCIAL REGULATIONS†

Allowances payable in respect of authorized journey

1. Regulation 98 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the table in paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:

Column 1

 

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Meal

 

Amount for capital city— Brigadier or any higher rank

Amount other than for capital city— Brigadier or any higher rank

Amount for capital city— Colonel or any lower rank

Amount other than for capital city— Colonel or any lower rank

 

 

$

$

$

$

Breakfast...................

 

3.90

3.30

2.95

2.75

Lunch......................

 

5.40

4.05

2.95

2.75

Dinner.....................

 

7.40

5.80

6.15

5.10

* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 21 February 1978.

† Statutory Rules 1966, No. 35 as amended by Statutory Rules 1966, Nos. 58, 87, 129 and 151; 1967, Nos 24, 34, 111, 145 and 163; 1968, Nos, 49, 50, 62, 63, 111 and 154; 1969, Nos. 6, 15, 53, 67, 97, 112, 118, 131, 132, 169 and 198; 1970, Nos. 5, 46, 76, 102, 133, 157, 175, 192 and 209; 1971, Nos. 8, 45, 79, 98, 118, 131, 155 and 164; 1972, Nos. 25, 80, 127, 135, 145 and 197; 1973, Nos. 88, 160, 171, 204 and 255; 1974, Nos. 90, 159, 201 and 256; 1975, No. 39; 1976, Nos. 5, 7, 11, 58, 66, 80, 102, 108, 135, 205, 238, 240 and 245; and 1977, Nos, 3, 13, 36, 90, 102, 140, 141 and 239.


(b) by omitting the table in paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following table:

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Amount for capital city— Brigadier or any higher rank

Amount for than for capital city— Brigadier or any higher rank

Amount for capital city— Colonel or any lower rank

Amount other than for capital city— Colonel or any lower rank

$

$

$

$

24.00

57.05

19.00

14.40

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3) “ $3.85 ” and substituting “" $4.30 ”; and

(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (3) “ $3.10 ” and substituting “ $3.50 ”.

Meal allowance

2. Regulation 107 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following paragraphs:

“ (a) for breakfast—$2.75;

(b) for lunch—$2.75; and

(c) for dinner—$4.20.”.

Application

3. The Military Financial Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in relation to—

(a) an authorized journey, within the meaning of Division 10 of Part II of those Regulations, or part of an authorized journey, made after 17 November 1977; and

(b) travel, in respect of which meal allowance within the meaning of regulation 107 of those Regulations is payable, undertaken after 17 November 1977.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1978 No. 22, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, were enacted by the Governor-General on 16 February 1978. These regulations were introduced to amend the Military Financial Regulations, specifically addressing the allowances payable for authorized journeys and meal allowances for military personnel. The objective was to update and adjust the financial provisions concerning military allowances, ensuring they are in line with contemporary requirements and standards. The enacting body was the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective was to maintain fair and adequate financial support for military personnel during authorized journeys and in relation to meal allowances.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, specifically amending the Military Financial Regulations, apply to military personnel who undertake authorised journeys and travel after 17 November 1977, including those for whom meal allowances are payable. The amendments focus on adjusting the allowances for meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, both for brigadiers or higher ranks and colonels or lower ranks, depending on whether the journey is within a capital city or elsewhere. The adjustments also extend to the daily allowances for authorised journeys. These regulations are designed to ensure that the financial support provided to military personnel for meals during authorised journeys is updated to reflect changes in circumstances, such as cost of living adjustments. The application of these regulations is nationwide, covering all authorised journeys and travel undertaken by military personnel under the specified conditions.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Regulations under the Defence Act 1903 (C1978L00022) amend the Military Financial Regulations, particularly concerning meal allowances for military personnel on authorised journeys. Regulation 98(1)(b) and (2) of the Military Financial Regulations are amended to update the meal allowance rates for different ranks and locations, with specific amounts listed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Regulation 107(2) is also amended to set the meal allowance rates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which are specified in the new provisions. These regulations apply to authorised journeys and travel undertaken after 17 November 1977. These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties they govern, primarily military personnel and the Defence Force. Military personnel are required to adhere to the updated meal allowance rates specified in the amended regulations when travelling on authorised journeys. The Defence Force is responsible for ensuring that these regulations are implemented and enforced within the organisation. This includes updating relevant records and systems to reflect the new meal allowance rates. Breach of these regulations may result in various consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the regulations themselves, breaches of Defence-related regulations can generally lead to disciplinary actions, including fines or other administrative penalties. In more serious cases, breaches may result in criminal charges and prosecution, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. These consequences are intended to ensure compliance with the regulations and to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the Defence Force's financial and travel management practices.

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