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1974 No. 201

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1973.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1973.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of October, 1974.

JOHN R. KERR

Governor-General,

By His Excellency’s Command,

LANCE BARNARD

Minister of State for Defence.

Amendments of the Military Financial Regulations†

Senior appointments.

1. Regulation 189 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:—

Appointment	Rate per annum
	$
Citizen Military Forces Member of the Military Board.........................	5,436
Commander of a Division...........................................	5,176
Commander of a Communication Zone...................................	4,393
Commander of a Task Force..........................................	4,393
Chief of Staff, Headquarters, 1st Division.................................	4,393
Commander of an Officer Training Group—
(a) if the rank for the appointment according to the Establishment of the Military Forces is a Brigadier	4,393
(b) in any other case.............................................	3,223
Commander, Royal Artillery in a Command—
(a) if the rank for the appointment according to the Establishment of the Military Forces is a Brigadier	4,393
(b) in any other case.............................................	3,223
Commander of a Support Group.......................................	3,223
Senior Medical Officer—
Consultant Colonel C.M.F., 2nd Military District..........................	4,304
Consultant Colonel C.M.F., 3rd Military District...........................	4,304
Colonel Medical, 1st Division.......................................	4,304
Chaplain-General—
Church of England ..............................................	3,054
Roman Catholic................................................	3,054
Presbyterian...................................................	2,495
Methodist....................................................	2,495
United Churches................................................	2,495
Senior Jewish Chaplain...........................................	1,658

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 29 October 1974.

† Statutory Rules 1960, No. 35, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Military Financial Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1974, No. 159 and see also Statutory Rules 1974, No. 159. See also the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations (Statutory Rules 1973, No. 100, as amended by 1973, Nos. 132, 201, 203, 249 and 269; and 1974, Nos. 71, 77, 90, 92 and 93).

Rates of pay for members other than senior appointments.

2. Regulation 190 of the Military Financial Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:—

Rank	Rate per day
	$
Major-General.................................................	54.87
Brigadier.....................................................	46.28
Colonel......................................................	33.48
Lieutenant-Colonel..............................................	30.06
Major.......................................................	24.65
Captain......................................................	18.37
Lieutenant....................................................	14.60
Second Lieutenant..............................................	13.67
Warrant Officer, Class 1...........................................	19.81
Warrant Officer, Class 2...........................................	17.88
Staff Sergeant (or relative rank)......................................	15.11
Sergeant.....................................................	11.44
Corporal (or relative rank).........................................	8.95
Lance Corporal (or relative rank).....................................	8.36
Private (or relative rank)..........................................	8.02

(b) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following table:—

Rank	Rate per day
	$
Brigadier....................................................	50.59
Colonel.....................................................	45.31
Lieutenant-Colonel..............................................	41.98
Major.......................................................	29.69
Captain.....................................................	23.42

Classification	Rate per day
	$
Chaplain Second Class (Lieutenant-Colonel).............................	27.01
Chaplain Third Class (Major).......................................	22.36
Chaplain Fourth Class (Captain).....................................	18.37

(d) by omitting sub-regulation (4);

(e) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (5) and substituting the following table:—

Rank	Rate per day
	$
Colonel.................................................	26.86
Lieutenant-Colonel...........................................	24.12
Major...................................................	19.79
Captain..................................................	14.77
Lieutenant................................................	11.74
Second Lieutenant...........................................	11.01
Warrant Officer, Class 1.......................................	18.55
Warrant Officer, Class 2.......................................	17.01
Staff Sergeant..............................................	14.78
Sergeant..................................................	11.11
Corporal..................................................	8.77
Lance Corporal.............................................	8.30
Private...................................................	8.02

and

(f) by omitting from sub-regulation (13) the words “ Seven dollars twenty-five cents ” and substituting the words “ Seven dollars seventy-seven cents ”.

Application.

3. (1) The rates of pay specified in the table in sub-regulation (1) of regulation 189 of the Military Financial Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in respect of service in an appointment specified in that table on and after 31 May 1974.

(2) The rates of pay specified in regulation 190 of the Military Financial Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in respect of service by a member in the Citizen Military Forces on and after 31 May 1974.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1974 No. 201, made under the Defence Act 1903-1973, were introduced to address the need for updated remuneration structures within the Australian Defence Force. Enacted by the Governor-General, John R. Kerr, on 24 October 1974, these regulations amend the Military Financial Regulations to reflect changes in pay scales for various military appointments and ranks, effective from 31 May 1974. This legislative instrument was created to ensure that the remuneration for members of the Defence Force is fair and reflects the current economic conditions and the responsibilities associated with each rank and appointment. The policy objective is to provide appropriate financial incentives to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the Defence Force by aligning compensation with the roles and responsibilities of military personnel.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1973, specifically amending the Military Financial Regulations, apply to the payment rates of senior military appointments and other members of the Citizen Military Forces. The application of these regulations extends to all members of the military who are employed in the roles outlined, encompassing both appointments and enlisted ranks, as well as certain chaplains, across the various military districts and divisions in Australia. The regulations are effective for services rendered on or after 31 May 1974, with specified rates of pay applicable to the designated ranks and appointments. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply to military personnel throughout Australia, and they are enforced under the Defence Act 1903-1973, which has a Commonwealth jurisdictional reach. The regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and the application is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of these Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1973 primarily involve amendments to the Military Financial Regulations, particularly focusing on the rates of pay for various military appointments and ranks. Regulation 189 outlines the pay rates for senior appointments, such as the Military Board, commanders of divisions and task forces, and various other command and medical positions (reg 1(1)). Regulation 190 then provides specific daily rates of pay for various ranks within the military, including Major-Generals, Brigadiers, Colonels, and down to privates, as well as for different classes of chaplains (reg 2). The Regulations impose obligations on the relevant parties, particularly those in senior military appointments and other ranks, to ensure that they adhere to the newly specified rates of pay as outlined. These rates are to be applied from 31 May 1974 onwards for the appointments and service mentioned (reg 3(1)-(2)). This means that any payments made to personnel in these specified roles after this date must be in accordance with the new rates detailed in the Regulations. For breaches of these Regulations, particularly if payments are not made in accordance with the specified rates, there are potential consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties for non-compliance, breaches of military regulations can generally lead to disciplinary actions under the Defence Act or other relevant military laws. Such actions could include fines, demotion, or other administrative penalties depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the relevant military disciplinary codes and procedures.

Area of Law: Defence & Security Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Commencement Provisions; Repeal & Amendment; Licensing & Registration; Compliance Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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