Military Financial Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1965 No.

__________

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1965.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1965.

Dated this twenty-third

day of December,1965

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

 

 

Minister of State for the Army.

________

 

Amendments of the Military Financial Regulations

General officers.

1. Regulation. 10 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “Five thousand six hundred and twenty-five pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Five thousand seven hundred and nine pounds”;

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the words “Four thousand seven hundred and eighty-five pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Four thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven pounds”; and

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the words “Five thousand two hundred and five pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Five thousand two hundred and eighty-three pounds”.

Members other than General officers.

2. Regulation 11 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1b.) the words “Five pounds three shillings and ninepence” and inserting in their stead the words “Five pounds five shillings and five pence”.

3. After regulation 13b of the Military Financial Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—

Pay in lieu of leave on termination of service.

“13c.—(1.) Where, immediately before the termination of the services of a member in the Australian Regular Army or the Regular Army Supplement, a period of recreation leave might be granted to the member under Division 6 of Part VI. of the Australian Military Regulations if he were to continue to serve in that force for that period, an officer authorized to grant

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 24 December, 1965.

† Statutory Rules 1961, No. 39, as amended by Statutory Rules 1961, Nos. 84, 100 and 129; 1962, Nos. 61 and 75; 1963, Nos. 9, 23, 62, 70, 75, 85, 90 and 150; 1964, Nos. 14, 17, 48, 56, 65, 81, 89, 100, 133 and 166; and 1965, Nos. 52, 66, 73 and 134.

14685/65.—Price 9d. (8c) 9/60.11.1965


him leave may authorize payment to the member, upon the termination of his services in that force, of an amount not exceeding the amount of the pay and allowances that would be payable to the member if he were to continue to serve in that force for that period.

“(2.) Where, immediately before the termination of the services in the Regular Arm Supplement of a member who is a national serviceman or a national service officer within the meaning of the National Service Act 1951-1965, a period of leave might be granted to him in consequence of the termination of his services in that force if he were to continue to serve in that force for that period, an officer authorized to grant him leave may authorize payment to him, upon the termination of his services in that force, of an amount not exceeding the amount of the pay and allowances that would be payable to him if he were to continue to serve in that force for that period.

“(3.) In the application of the last two preceding sub-regulations to and in relation to a member, the amount of the pay and allowances that would be payable to the member in respect of a period shall be taken to be an amount equal to the sum of the member’s pay, and of such allowances as the Military Board determines, for the period calculated at the rates appropriate to the member’s rank and classification (if any) and, where applicable, the member’s length of service in that rank.”.

Special allowance for Brigadier who is a medical or dental officer.

4. Regulation 26 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Two hundred and forty pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Two hundred and forty-four pounds”.,

The Second Schedule.

5.—(1.) The Second Schedule to the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting Table 1a and inserting in its stead the following Table:—

TABLE 1a—MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS

Rank and Length of Service

Rate per day

 

£

s.

d.

Colonel.......................................................

12

19

11

Lieutenant-Colonel—

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in the rank..............................

11

4

0

With not less than one year’s service in the rank...........................

11

4

0

Major—

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in the rank..............................

9

0

8

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

9

9

0

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

9

17

4

With not less than three years’ service in the rank..........................

10

5

8

Captain—

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in the rank..............................

6

17

4

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

7

4

0

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

7

10

8

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

7

17

4

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

8

4

0

With not less than five years’ service in the rank...........................

8

12

4


(2.) The Second Schedule to the Military Financial Regulations is further amended by omitting Table 9 and inserting in its stead the following Table:—

TABLE 9—FEMALE MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS

Rank and Length of Service

Rate per day

 

£

s.

d.

Colonel........................................................

12

8

11

Lieutenant-Colonel—

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in the rank..............................

10

13

0

With not less than one year’s service in the rank............................

11

3

0

Major—

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in the rank..............................

8

9

8

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

8

18

0

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

9

6

4

With not less than three years’ service in the rank...........................

9

14

8

Captain—

 

 

 

With less than one year’s service in the rank..............................

6

6

4

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

6

13

0

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

6

19

8

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

7

6

4

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

7

13

0

With not less than five years’ service in the rank............................

8

1

4

The Third Schedule.

6.—(1.) The Third Schedule to the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting Table 2a and inserting in its stead the following Table:—

TABLE 2a—MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS

Rank

Rate per day

 

£

s.

d.

Colonel........................................................

12

19

11

Lieutenant Colonel................................................

11

4

0

Major.........................................................

9

0

8

Captain........................................................

6

17

4

(2.) The Third Schedule to the Military Financial Regulations is further amended by omitting Table 5 and inserting in its stead the following Table:—

TABLE 5—FEMALE MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS

Rank

Rate per day

 

£

s.

d.

Colonel........................................................

12

8

11

Lieutenant-Colonel................................................

10

13

0

Major.........................................................

8

9

8

Captain........................................................

6

6

4


Application.

7.—(1.) The amendments of the Military Financial Regulations effected by regulations 1, 2, 4 and 5 of these Regulations apply in relation to service in the Permanent Military Forces on and after the ninth day of July, 1965.

(2.) The amendments of the Military Financial Regulations effected by regulation 6 of these Regulations apply in relation to service in the Citizen Military Forces on and after the first day of July, 1965.

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1965 No. __________ amends the Military Financial Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1965, addressing issues related to the financial compensation of military personnel, particularly in respect to leave entitlements and daily rates for medical and dental officers. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these amendments are designed to ensure that military financial regulations reflect the current economic conditions and adequately compensate service members. This legislative instrument aims to provide precise and up-to-date financial guidelines for the military, ensuring that remuneration aligns with service requirements and ranks. The regulations affect both the Australian Regular Army and the Citizen Military Forces, adjusting financial provisions to maintain fairness and effectiveness within the armed forces' compensation structure.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1965 No._________, made under the Defence Act 1903-1965, primarily amend the Military Financial Regulations to adjust financial allowances for military personnel. These Regulations apply to members of the Australian Regular Army, the Regular Army Supplement, and the Citizen Military Forces, affecting both General officers and other ranks, including medical and dental officers, as well as female officers. The amendments update financial provisions to reflect changes in monetary values and service conditions. The updated financial rates come into effect from specific dates in July 1965, with different commencement dates for the Permanent Military Forces and the Citizen Military Forces. The Regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, but they extend the application of the Military Financial Regulations through subordinate instruments, ensuring that the financial allowances are appropriately adjusted and applied across the relevant military entities and personnel.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1965, specifically made by the Governor-General, introduce several amendments to the Military Financial Regulations. Regulation 1 amends the financial allowances for General Officers by updating the figures for pay rates. Regulation 2 modifies the allowances for members other than General Officers, specifically adjusting the amount from "Five pounds three shillings and ninepence" to "Five pounds five shillings and five pence". Regulation 3 introduces a new provision (13c) for pay in lieu of leave on termination of service for members of the Australian Regular Army or the Regular Army Supplement, and for national servicemen or officers under the National Service Act 1951-1965. Regulation 4 increases the special allowance for Brigadiers who are medical or dental officers from "Two hundred and forty pounds" to "Two hundred and forty-four pounds". The Schedules of the Military Financial Regulations are also amended to reflect these changes, with updated rates for medical and dental officers and female medical and dental officers. These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the military forces. They require authorised officers to make payments to members upon the termination of their service, ensuring that the amount does not exceed the pay and allowances that would have been payable if the member had continued to serve. The updated rates in the Regulations necessitate adjustments in the financial records and payments made to military personnel. Additionally, the new provision for pay in lieu of leave requires officers to authorise payments to members who are due for recreation leave at the time of their service termination. The Regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. However, non-compliance with these financial obligations could potentially lead to disciplinary actions under the Defence Act or other applicable military regulations. The precise consequences would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the internal disciplinary procedures of the Australian Defence Force.

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