STATUTORY RULES
1971 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1970.*
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 1903-1970.
Dated this ninth day of December, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Andrew Peacock
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 “Sixteen thousand three hundred and ninety-seven dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Eighteen thousand eight hundred and ninety-one dollars”;
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Thirteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars”; and
(c) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (3.) the figures “15,108” (in the second column) and inserting in their stead the figures “17,385”.
Transitional.
2. The rates of pay provided for in sub-regulations (1.), (2.) and (3.) of regulation 11 of the Military Financial Regulations as amended by the last preceding regulation apply in relation to service of a Major-General or Brigadier in the Permanent Military Forces on and after the fifth day of November, 1971.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† 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 and 169; 1970, Nos. 5, 46, 76, 102, 133, 157 and 175; and 1971, Nos. 8, 45, 79, 98, 118, 131 and
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1970 were enacted to provide regulatory adjustments to the Military Financial Regulations, particularly concerning the consolidated rates of pay for general officers within the Australian Defence Force. These regulations were issued by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, Paul Hasluck, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary aim of these regulations was to update the financial compensation for Major-Generals and Brigadiers in the Permanent Military Forces, reflecting changes in economic conditions and ensuring fair remuneration for their service. This adjustment was necessary to maintain the competitiveness and attractiveness of military careers within the Defence Force, thereby supporting the overall policy objective of retaining skilled and experienced military personnel.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 164, which amends the Military Financial Regulations, applies to members of the Permanent Military Forces, specifically those holding the ranks of Major-General or Brigadier. This legislative instrument operates within the Commonwealth of Australia and is made under the Defence Act 1903-1970, indicating its national jurisdiction. The primary alteration involves the revision of consolidated rates of pay for the specified ranks, effective from November 5, 1971, as detailed in the amended regulation 11 of the Military Financial Regulations. No explicit exclusions or exemptions are mentioned within the text of these regulations, and it is presumed that the changes are comprehensive for the identified ranks unless otherwise specified through subordinate instruments or additional legislative measures.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 164, made under the Defence Act 1903-1970, introduce amendments to the Military Financial Regulations concerning consolidated rates of pay for General officers (regulation 11). Specifically, regulation 1.1 amends the rate for Major-Generals from $16,397 to $18,891, and regulation 1.2 adjusts the rate for Brigadiers from $13,820 to $15,879. Regulation 1.3 revises the figures in the table from 15,108 to 17,385. These changes are effective for service rendered on or after November 5, 1971.
These regulations impose specific financial obligations on the Commonwealth of Australia regarding the pay of Major-Generals and Brigadiers in the Permanent Military Forces. The amendments set new consolidated rates of pay, which must be adhered to by the Department of Defence and applicable military personnel. This ensures that all eligible officers receive compensation according to the updated rates, effective from the specified date.
Violation of these regulations, if applicable, could potentially result in financial discrepancies or disputes regarding pay. While the statutory rules do not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Defence Act or its associated regulations may lead to administrative or legal consequences. The Defence Act itself does not detail specific penalties for these amendments, but any failure to comply with military financial regulations could result in disciplinary action under the Act.
The maximum penalties for breaches of the Defence Act, though not detailed in these specific regulations, could include fines or imprisonment as stipulated under the overarching legislation. The Defence Act allows for the imposition of penalties for various offences, which could encompass the failure to implement or comply with financial regulations for military personnel. However, the exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach as interpreted under the broader Defence Act provisions.