STATUTORY RULES.
1939. No. 159.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1939.*
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 1903-1939.
Dated this twenty ninth day of November, 1939.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence the Army.
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Amendments of the Military Financial Regulations.†
Funerals of members of Permanent Forces.
1. Regulation 129 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the words “two second class railway warrants” and inserting in their stead “two first class railway warrants, not including the provision of sleeping berths,”.
Militia staff officers’ rates of pay.
2. Regulation 132 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (ia), after the words and figures—
“Divisional Artillery Commander............................. | 2 | 5 | 0” |
the words and figuress— | | | |
“Director-General of Engineer Services......................... | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Director of Works....................................... | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Director of Stores....................................... | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Director of Hirings...................................... | 2 | 5 | 0.”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1939.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 83, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 102 and 123; 1936, Nos. 1. 32, 62, 75, 98, 111, 122, 144 and 158; 1937, Nos. 1, 22, 29, 42, 71, 76, 96 and 113; 1938, Nos. 11, 15, 45, 76, 89, 96, 98 and 122; and 1939. Nos. 82, 132, 133 and 135.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6260.—25/19.10.1939.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1939, No. 159, were enacted under the Defence Act 1903-1939 to amend the Military Financial Regulations, addressing the need to update certain financial provisions within the Australian military framework. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary objective of these amendments was to adjust the financial regulations to better align with the evolving needs of the military, including updating the class of railway warrants for funerals and adjusting the rates of pay for certain militia staff officers. These changes reflect a policy objective to ensure that the financial provisions governing the military are current and adequately support the operational requirements of the defence forces.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1939, No. 159, made under the Defence Act 1903-1939, outline amendments to the Military Financial Regulations, focusing on the financial arrangements for funerals of members of the Permanent Forces and the rates of pay for militia staff officers. These regulations apply to members of the Australian military, including both the Permanent and Militia forces, and affect the financial provisions associated with military funerals and the remuneration of certain staff officers. The regulations are binding across the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the national scope of military governance and financial management within the Defence Act framework. Notably, the regulations specify changes to the type of railway warrants provided for funerals and increase the rates of pay for several militia staff officers, thereby impacting the financial obligations and entitlements of these personnel. The application of these regulations is direct and specific, with no stated exclusions or exemptions, and they do not extend or restrict their application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules of 1939, No. 159, under the Defence Act 1903-1939, primarily focus on amendments to the Military Financial Regulations, specifically concerning funerals of members of the Permanent Forces, and the rates of pay for militia staff officers. These regulations are designed to update and streamline certain financial aspects of military operations and personnel management.
Regulation 129 of the Military Financial Regulations is altered to ensure that the funerals of members of the Permanent Forces are provided with two first-class railway warrants, excluding the provision of sleeping berths, instead of the previous two second-class railway warrants. This amendment is intended to enhance the dignity and respect afforded to deceased members during their final journey, ensuring they are transported with a level of comfort and respect commensurate with their service.
Regulation 132 is also amended by inserting new rates of pay for several militia staff officers. These include the Director-General of Engineer Services, Director of Works, Director of Stores, and Director of Hirings, all of whom are to be paid at a rate of 250. This change aims to align the compensation of these officers with the responsibilities and demands of their roles, ensuring fair and equitable remuneration within the military hierarchy.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily administrative and financial in nature. Military officials responsible for the execution of funeral arrangements must now ensure compliance with the updated warrant provisions. Similarly, the payroll department is obligated to adjust the rates of pay for the specified staff officers to reflect these changes. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in procedural discrepancies and financial mismanagement.
Breaches of these regulations may not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences within the provided text. However, general principles of military law and administrative regulations suggest that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other administrative consequences. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would be determined by the relevant military authorities, in accordance with broader military law and administrative procedures.