STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 74.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912
Amendment To Commonwealth Military Regulation 78 (a).
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 a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
AMENDMENT.
In Regulation 78 (a), cancel—
“The Permanent Section of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps shall, for purposes of organization, administration, and discipline, form portion of the Administrative and Instructional Staff.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1913 No. 74, titled "Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1912," was enacted in 1913 as a provisional legislative instrument to address immediate operational needs concerning the military forces of the Commonwealth. This Act was introduced to facilitate urgent adjustments in the administration and organisation of the military, particularly to streamline the roles and responsibilities within the Australian Army Veterinary Corps. The enacting body was the Governor-General in Council, exercising authority under the Defence Act 1903-1912, which aimed to provide effective governance and oversight of the Commonwealth's defence mechanisms. The primary policy objective was to ensure the military's operational efficiency by making timely amendments to existing regulations without the delay of formal legislative processes.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Amendment No. 74 dated 19 March 1913, address and modify Regulation 78 (a) concerning the structure and administration of the Australian military forces. This amendment alters the organisational placement of the Permanent Section of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps, specifying that it will no longer be part of the Administrative and Instructional Staff but rather be organised under a different provision. The scope of this amendment applies directly to the military forces of the Commonwealth, influencing the administrative and disciplinary frameworks within the Australian Army. This legislative instrument, enacted on an urgent basis, ensures immediate operational changes within the military structure, reflecting the evolving needs of the Commonwealth's defence forces. The jurisdictional reach of these regulations is inherently federal, applying to all military personnel and units governed by the Defence Act within the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the regulation itself, but the practical application may vary based on subordinate instruments and further legislative amendments.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically amending Regulation 78 (a), address the structural and administrative alignment of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps within the military framework. The key operative section (Regulation 78 (a)) modifies the previous stipulation that the Permanent Section of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps should be part of the Administrative and Instructional Staff for purposes of organisation, administration, and discipline. This amendment removes the Veterinary Corps from this specific administrative grouping, thus altering its organisational alignment within the military structure (Regulation 78 (a)).
The Act imposes certain obligations on the military personnel and entities affected by this regulation. The Australian Army Veterinary Corps is now required to adhere to a different set of administrative protocols and disciplinary measures, separate from those applicable to the Administrative and Instructional Staff. This change necessitates that the Corps aligns itself with other relevant military divisions, ensuring consistency in the administration and discipline across the broader military force (Regulation 78 (a)).
Failure to comply with the stipulations of the Defence Act 1903-1912 and its accompanying regulations could result in various penalties. The Act includes provisions for both criminal and civil penalties for breaches of military regulations. The specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with these provisions are not detailed in the provided excerpt. However, it is noted that breaches of military regulations can lead to disciplinary actions within the military, which may include fines, imprisonment, or other punitive measures as prescribed by the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 or other relevant legislation. The maximum penalties for these offences would be determined by the severity of the breach and the specific regulations contravened.