STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 159.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Amendment to Commonwealth Military Regulation 160 (b).
I, THE DEPUTY OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby certify that, on account of urgency the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twelfth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
A. L. STANLEY,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
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Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendment.
Regulation 160 (b), which reads—
“Notification of vacancies and of intention to hold an examination will be given by notice in Orders and by advertisement in each of the States.
Application from candidates will be received by District Commandants, who will forward the same direct to the Military Board, with their recommendations.
Candidates will be informed of the approval or otherwise of the Military Board for them to present themselves for examination.”
is amended to read as follows:—
“Notification of vacancies and of intention to hold an examination will be given by notice in Orders and by advertisement in each of the States.
Application from candidates will be received by District Commandants, who will forward the same direct to the Military Board, with their recommendations
A fee of Fifteen shillings shall be paid by applicants for examination, and a postal note for the requisite amount, made payable to the District Paymaster, must be forwarded with each application.
The amount will be refunded if the applicant is found to be ineligible for the examination, or if reasons satisfactory to the District Commandant be furnished, such as
personal illness (covered by a medical certificate), serious illness of a dependent, or other circumstances beyond the control of the applicant, such circumstances to be furnished within seven days of the conclusion of the examination.
Candidates will be informed of the approval or otherwise of the Military Board for them to present themselves for examination.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914, No. 159, are provisional regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically amending Commonwealth Military Regulation 160 (b). Enacted with urgency, these regulations were certified by the Deputy of the Governor-General, A. L. Stanley, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The purpose of these regulations was to modify the procedure for notifying vacancies and the intention to hold an examination within the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. The amendment introduces a fee of fifteen shillings for examination applications, which is to be refunded under certain conditions such as ineligibility or extenuating circumstances. This change aims to ensure that only serious applicants proceed to the examination stage, thereby streamlining the recruitment process and maintaining the efficiency of the military forces.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912 amends Regulation 160 (b) concerning the notification and application process for vacancies and examinations within the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. This amendment applies to all individuals seeking to apply for examination within the military forces, requiring them to pay a fee of fifteen shillings and submit a postal note made payable to the District Paymaster with each application. The regulation outlines that the application will be received by District Commandants, who will then forward it to the Military Board along with their recommendations. Candidates will subsequently be informed by the Military Board whether they have been approved to present themselves for examination. The amendment also provides for a refund of the application fee under specific circumstances, such as personal illness or other unforeseeable events, provided that the necessary documentation is submitted within seven days of the conclusion of the examination. This regulation has a national reach, applicable across all states of Australia, and is intended to ensure a systematic and efficient application process for candidates aspiring to join the Commonwealth's military forces.
Key Provisions
The key provision of the Provisional Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912, as amended by Statutory Rules 1914 No. 159, is the amendment to Regulation 160 (b) (Regulation 160(b)). This amendment introduces a fee of fifteen shillings for candidates applying for examination for vacancies in the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. This fee is to be paid by candidates and must be accompanied by a postal note made payable to the District Paymaster (Regulation 160(b)). The fee will be refunded if the candidate is found ineligible for the examination or if they provide reasons deemed satisfactory by the District Commandant, such as personal illness verified by a medical certificate, serious illness of a dependent, or other uncontrollable circumstances (Regulation 160(b)).
Under the amended Regulation 160 (b), the obligations for candidates include the payment of the specified examination fee and the submission of a postal note along with their application. District Commandants are tasked with receiving applications from candidates and forwarding them to the Military Board, along with their recommendations (Regulation 160(b)). Candidates are required to be informed by the Military Board whether they are approved to present themselves for the examination (Regulation 160(b)). Additionally, candidates must furnish any necessary circumstances, such as personal illness or serious illness of a dependent, within seven days of the conclusion of the examination if they seek a refund of the examination fee (Regulation 160(b)).
The Provisional Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912 does not explicitly state any offences or penalties for non-compliance with the amended Regulation 160 (b). However, the regulation does specify the conditions under which the examination fee will be refunded, implying that failure to meet these conditions may result in the forfeiture of the fee. While the regulation does not detail specific civil or criminal consequences for breaches, it does establish a structured process for application, examination, and fee management within the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.