STATUTORY RULES
1969 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1966.*
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 1903-1966.
Dated this twenty-third day of January, 1969.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Army.
Amendments of the Military Financial Regulations†
Consolidated rates of pay—general officers.
1. Regulation 11 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Fifteen thousand five hundred dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Twenty thousand one hundred and fifty dollars”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Sixteen thousand dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Twenty thousand eight hundred dollars”.
Application.
2. The rates of pay specified in sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) of regulation 11 of the Military Financial Regulations as amended by the last preceding regulation apply with respect to service in the offices of Chief of the General Staff and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, respectively, on and after the first day of December, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
† 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
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27643/68—Price 5c 10/8.1.1969
Overview
Statutory Rules 1969 No. 6, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1966, were enacted to address the need for adjustments in the pay rates for certain military officers within the Australian Defence Force. The Defence Act 1903-1966, which was amended by these regulations, provides the legal framework for the administration and governance of Australia's defence force. These regulations were made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and aim to reflect the changes in the economic environment and the evolving responsibilities of senior military officers. The specific policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that the remuneration of high-ranking military personnel is aligned with their roles and the broader context of public sector compensation. The regulations, which were notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969, adjust the consolidated rates of pay for general officers, specifically increasing the pay for the Chief of the General Staff and the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, effective from December 1, 1968.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966, specifically amending the Military Financial Regulations, apply to members of the Australian Defence Force, particularly general officers in the positions of Chief of the General Staff and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee. The changes pertain to consolidated rates of pay for these officers and are effective from December 1, 1968. This legislative instrument, made by the Governor-General in accordance with the Defence Act, adjusts the remuneration for these high-ranking positions within the military hierarchy. The adjustments reflect an update to the financial compensation for these roles, ensuring that they remain competitive and appropriate given the responsibilities and duties associated with the positions. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth, affecting all military personnel in the specified roles nationwide.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 006, made under the Defence Act 1903-1966, primarily amend the Military Financial Regulations. Specifically, regulation 11 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended to revise the consolidated rates of pay for certain high-ranking military officers. Under sub-regulation (1.), the previous rate of Fifteen thousand five hundred dollars is increased to Twenty thousand one hundred and fifty dollars for the Chief of the General Staff. Similarly, under sub-regulation (2.), the previous rate of Sixteen thousand dollars is increased to Twenty thousand eight hundred dollars for the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee. These amendments apply to service performed on and after the first day of December 1968.
These regulations impose obligations on the Australian Defence Force to ensure that the revised pay rates are correctly applied to the eligible officers. The Chief of the General Staff and the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, must be compensated according to the new rates for any service rendered from the specified date. This adjustment in pay rates is a direct consequence of the legislative amendments, and it is incumbent upon the Defence Force to implement these changes within the stipulated timeframe.
Failure to adhere to the new pay rates as specified in these regulations could potentially result in legal and financial repercussions for both the officers involved and the Defence Force. Although the specific consequences are not detailed in the provided text, non-compliance with statutory regulations often leads to penalties under the relevant Acts. These penalties could include financial liabilities, legal action, or administrative sanctions depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The exact nature and extent of the penalties would be further defined within the broader legislative framework governing the Defence Force.