STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 103.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia—Amendment to Regulation 146a.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, 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 Provisional Regulation.
Dated this third day of August, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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REGULATIONS FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Amendment.
Regulation 140a.—After the word “School,” in the fourth line, delete—
“Under the Principal Veterinary Officer or Staff Officer for Veterinary Services of a District, for not less than twelve working days,”
and substitute—
“as may from time to time be ordered by the Military Board.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Statutory Rules 1914 No. 103, were enacted to address an urgent need for amendment to the existing military force regulations. These regulations were issued by The Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, due to the urgency of the matter. The regulation modifies the existing provision concerning the duties of personnel under the Principal Veterinary Officer or Staff Officer for Veterinary Services, allowing flexibility in the assignment of duties as may be ordered by the Military Board. The aim is to provide the Military Board with the necessary authority to make timely decisions in the management of military forces.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically outlined in Statutory Rules 1914 No. 103, pertain to the Military Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply directly to the military personnel and entities involved in the operations and governance of the Australian Defence Force. They address amendments to Regulation 146a, which concerns the period of service required under specific roles such as those under the Principal Veterinary Officer or Staff Officer for Veterinary Services. The amendment to Regulation 140a replaces a fixed period of service with a provision that allows the Military Board to determine the duration of service as needed. This regulation is binding on all members of the military forces and those entities or individuals directly involved in the governance and operation of these forces within the Commonwealth of Australia. The geographic reach of these regulations is nationwide, affecting all military personnel regardless of their location within Australia. There are no stated exclusions or thresholds in this particular legislative instrument, and the regulations extend their application through the Military Board's authority to determine specific service requirements.
Key Provisions
The primary operative section of the Statutory Rules 1914, No. 103, is Regulation 140a, which amends the Defence Act 1903-1912. Specifically, this regulation modifies the previous requirement that a person must serve under a Principal Veterinary Officer or Staff Officer for Veterinary Services of a District for not less than twelve working days (Section 140a). The amendment allows the Military Board to determine the duration of such service as they see fit. This change gives the Military Board greater flexibility in managing personnel assignments within the military forces.
These regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. The Military Board is now responsible for determining the duration of service for personnel under specific conditions, which requires them to exercise their discretion in a manner that aligns with the operational needs of the military forces. Additionally, personnel who are subject to these regulations must comply with the orders of the Military Board regarding their service duration and assignments. This includes being available for service as directed, which may involve varying lengths of time and locations as determined by the Military Board.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, it can be inferred that non-compliance with orders from the Military Board could lead to disciplinary actions under the Defence Act 1903-1912. Such disciplinary actions could include administrative penalties, demotion, or other forms of punishment as deemed appropriate by the military authorities. Given the military context, severe breaches could also result in criminal charges, leading to potential imprisonment or other legal repercussions as stipulated by military law.
The maximum penalties for breaches of these regulations are not explicitly stated in the provided text, but they would generally align with the disciplinary measures available under the Defence Act 1903-1912. This could encompass a range of sanctions from formal reprimands and fines to more severe penalties such as detention or discharge from service, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The precise penalties would be determined based on the specific circumstances of each case and the discretion of the military authorities charged with enforcing the regulations.