Military Financial Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1936. No. 122.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1934.*

I, THE DEPUTY OF 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 1903-1934.

Dated this Ninth day of September, 1936.

Deputy of the Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Defence.

 

Amendment of Military Financial Regulations.

Militia Forces compensation during temporary incapacity.

1. Regulation 114 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended—

(a) in proviso (a) by inserting, next after the words “in either case”, the words “(except as mentioned in proviso (aa) to this regulation”); and

(b) by inserting next after proviso (a) the following proviso:—

“(aa) payment of 7s. 6d. per week shall not be made in respect of any child for whom the member is receiving any payment by way of child endowment independently of this regulation; and”.

Militia rates of pay.

2. Regulation 134 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended in the table by—

(a) omitting the words “Farrier, Driver” and the detail shown opposite those words; and

(b) omitting the words “Lance Bombardier, Lance-Corporal, Gunner, Artificer Artillery, Mechanist Artillery, Sapper, Signalman, Private, Bandsman, Collarmaker, Saddler, Wheeler, Trumpeter, Bugler, Drummer, Cook, Batman, Stretcher-bearer” and the details opposite those words; and

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on      , 1936.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 83, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 102 and 123; and 1936, Nos. 1, 32, 62, 75, 98, and 111.

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(c) inserting at the end the following detail:—

 

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3. After regulation 134 of the Military Financial Regulations, the following regulation is inserted:—

Efficiency allowance.

“134a. (i) In addition to the rate of pay prescribed in regulation 134, a Trooper, Gunner, Sapper, Signalman, Driver or Private shall be paid an efficiency allowance at the rate of Three shillings per whole day, subject to the following conditions:—

(a) In respect of home training—

that the required number of commanding officers’ parades, or approved equivalent parades, for the half-year for which pay is issuable have been attended.

(b) In respect of camps of continuous training—

that the prescribed number of days’ continuous training for the year have been attended: Provided that, if leave be granted to the member on account of sickness or other unavoidable cause, efficiency allowance may be paid for the actual number of days attended.

(ii) Efficiency allowance shall be regarded as pay for the purpose of calculation of pay or allowances under regulations 156, 162, 189 and 193.”

4. Regulation 136 of the Military Financial Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

Military Board may approve additional periods of pay.

“136.—Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, and subject to the necessary provision being made by Parliament, the Military Board may approve of payment of Militia pay for any number of days in excess of the number prescribed in regulation 134, at the daily rates specified therein: Provided that for such excess days a Trooper, Gunner, Sapper, Signalman, Driver or Private shall be paid at the rate of Eight shillings per whole day.”

5. Regulation 141 of the Military Financial Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

Payment in arrear of pay and efficiency allowance.

“141. Except as provided in these Regulations, the amounts due for the pay and efficiency allowance of members of the Militia Forces shall be paid in arrear as follows:—

(a) For camps of continuous training, the amounts earned shall be paid on the last day of the camp: Provided that such payment may be made either in camp or on return to stations at the discretion of the formation, &c, commander;

(b) For home training, the amounts earned from July to November (both inclusive) shall be paid in December, and the amounts earned during the remainder of the financial year, in June.

(c) In any year in which as a financial emergency measure bivouacs are authorized for general application as substitutes for the normal annual camps of continuous training, issue of pay and allowances for each such bivouac shall be made as soon as practicable after its completion.”

 

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

Overview

Statutory Rules 1936, No. 122, made under the Defence Act 1903-1934, addresses various amendments to the Military Financial Regulations to better accommodate the financial needs of militia forces and their families. Enacted by the Deputy of the Governor-General in Council, the Regulations aim to improve financial provisions for militia personnel by introducing new allowances, modifying existing pay rates, and adjusting compensation structures. The policy objective is to ensure that members of the militia forces receive adequate and timely financial support, thereby maintaining morale and efficiency within the military ranks. This legislative instrument seeks to address gaps in the financial support system for militia members by providing clearer guidelines on pay and allowances, including efficiency allowances and the payment of arrears.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1936, No. 122, made under the Defence Act 1903-1934, apply to the financial regulations of the Australian Militia Forces. These regulations affect specific members, including Troopers, Gunners, Sappers, Signalmen, Drivers, and Privates, by governing their pay, allowances, and the conditions under which they are to be paid. The scope of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the Commonwealth of Australia and are enacted by the Deputy of the Governor-General with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These regulations include amendments to the Military Financial Regulations, modifying compensation rates, efficiency allowances, and the conditions for additional pay periods approved by the Military Board. Notably, these regulations also stipulate the circumstances under which pay and allowances are to be paid in arrear, including specific timelines for home training and continuous training camps. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, but they do outline specific conditions and exceptions within their provisions.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of this legislative instrument involve amendments and insertions into the Military Financial Regulations, which govern financial matters related to the Australian Militia Forces. Regulation 114 is amended to specify that payment of 7s. 6d. per week will not be made for any child for whom the member is already receiving a payment by way of child endowment. Additionally, Regulation 134 is amended by omitting several roles and inserting new details regarding pay rates for specific roles, including Trooper, Gunner, Sapper, Signalman, Driver, and Private. A new regulation, 134a, is introduced to provide an efficiency allowance of three shillings per whole day for these roles, contingent on certain attendance conditions for home training and continuous training camps. Regulation 136 is repealed and replaced with a new regulation that allows the Military Board to approve additional periods of pay beyond those prescribed in Regulation 134, at a rate of eight shillings per whole day. Finally, Regulation 141 is repealed and replaced with provisions for the payment of arrears for pay and efficiency allowance for members of the Militia Forces. These regulations impose specific obligations on the members of the Militia Forces and the Military Board. Members must attend the required number of commanding officers’ parades or approved equivalents for home training and prescribed days of continuous training to qualify for the efficiency allowance. The Military Board, subject to parliamentary provision, has the authority to approve additional periods of pay beyond the standard prescribed days, at an increased rate of eight shillings per whole day. The payment of these allowances and additional periods of pay must follow the outlined schedule, with specific timelines for camps of continuous training, home training, and financial emergency measures. Violations of these regulations or failure to comply with the specified payment schedules could result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of military regulations can typically lead to disciplinary actions, which may include fines or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the Military Board or relevant authorities. The regulations ensure that all financial obligations and allowances are adhered to, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the Militia Forces' financial administration.

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