Munitions Supply Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1934. No. 149.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1934.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1934.

Dated this twenty-eighth day of November, 1934.

ISAAC A. ISAACS

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ARCHDALE PARKHILL

Minister of State for Defence.

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Amendment of Munitions Supply Regulations.

Regulation 47 of the Munitions Supply Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

Leave for defence purposes.

“47. (1.) Leave of absence for the purpose of attending Naval, Military or Air Force training may be granted under the following conditions by the Manager in any year ending on the thirtieth day of June to an employee who is a member of the Defence Force:—

(a) For attendance for training of the employee’s unit or corps—with full pay for the minimum annual training required in the year of his unit or corps.

(b) For attendance at one school, class, or course of instruction in the year—with full pay for two days, and without pay for any additional period for which the employee’s attendance is required;

Provided that evidence of the necessity for such attendance shall be submitted with an employee’s application, and, at the conclusion of the camp, school, class, or course of instruction, the employee shall produce to the Manager a certificate of attendance thereat:

Provided also that, if it would not be in the public interest to grant leave of absence under this regulation to an employee for the purpose of attending a camp, school, class, or course of instruction of his own unit or corps, the Manager may grant in lieu leave of absence as prescribed by this regulation for the purpose of attending an equivalent camp, school, class, or course of instruction of another unit or corps.

“(2.) Leave of absence granted with pay under this regulation shall not be deducted from recreation leave.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20th November, 1934.

† Statutory Rules 1926, No, 219, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, No. 112; 1923, Nos. 33, 108 and 125; 1929, Nos. 34, 87 and 121; 1930. No. 76; 1931, No. No. 46; 1932, Nos. 16, 114 and 132; and by 1934, No. 21.

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“(3.) An employee who, while undergoing the training referred to in this regulation, sustains injury or contracts illness necessitating his absence from duty beyond the period of leave with full pay granted under this regulation may be granted leave on the following terms:—

(a) If compensation is not paid to the employee by the Department of Defence in respect of such absence, the leave may be granted as sick leave;

(b) If compensation is paid, and is equal to or exceeds the amount of remuneration which the employee would have received had he been granted sick leave, the leave shall be granted without pay.

(c) If compensation is paid, and is less than the amount of remuneration which the employee would have received had he been granted sick leave, he shall he paid the difference, and his sick leave credit shall he reduced as if he had been granted sick leave with pay corresponding to the amount of the difference:

Provided that where the employee’s services are not further required, leave shall only be granted to the date on which he would have ordinarily ceased duty.

“(4.) This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the fourteenth day of August, 1934.”

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1934, No. 149, constitutes regulations made under the Defence Act 1903-1934. Enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Isaac Isaacs, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations amend the Munitions Supply Regulations, specifically addressing leave for defence purposes. This legislative instrument responds to the need for a structured approach to granting leave to Defence Force employees for training and related activities, ensuring that their leave is properly compensated and managed. The regulations provide a clear framework for leave entitlements and conditions, ensuring that Defence employees can undertake necessary training with appropriate leave provisions and that any injuries or illnesses during training are adequately compensated. The overarching policy objective is to maintain an efficient and well-trained Defence Force while ensuring fair treatment of employees.

Scope and Application

The Munitions Supply Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1934, No. 149, under the Defence Act 1903-1934, apply to employees who are members of the Defence Force and are employed in the munitions supply sector. These regulations specifically address the conditions under which leave of absence for training purposes can be granted, including provisions for leave with and without pay, and the implications for sick leave and compensation. The geographic reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, and they pertain to transactions and conduct within the munitions supply industry that are associated with Defence Force training activities. The application of these regulations is extended through subordinate instruments which detail the specific conditions and processes for leave approval, including the submission of evidence and certificates of attendance. The regulation explicitly excludes leave from being deducted from recreation leave and provides detailed provisions for instances where employees sustain injury or contract illness during training.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1934, specifically Regulation 47, provide guidelines for leave of absence granted to Defence Force employees for training purposes. Regulation 47(1) allows for leave with full pay for the minimum annual training required by the employee's unit or corps, and leave with full pay for two days and without pay for any additional time required to attend a school, class, or course of instruction in the year, subject to certain conditions and requirements. Regulation 47(2) states that leave granted with pay under this regulation will not be deducted from the employee's recreation leave. Regulation 47(3) outlines provisions for leave if the employee sustains injury or contracts illness during the training, which may result in leave with or without pay, depending on whether compensation is paid by the Department of Defence. The Act imposes obligations on the parties involved, including the requirement for employees to submit evidence of the necessity for attendance at training and to produce a certificate of attendance upon completion. Managers are required to grant leave under the specified conditions, and they may grant leave for an equivalent camp, school, class, or course of instruction if it is not in the public interest to grant leave for the employee's own unit or corps. Additionally, the Act requires the Department of Defence to pay compensation to employees who sustain injury or contract illness during training, and to adjust the terms of leave and pay accordingly. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences mentioned in the text for breaches of the Act or Regulations. However, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the provisions of the Act and Regulations could result in disciplinary action or other consequences as determined by the appropriate authorities. The maximum penalties, if applicable, are not specified in the text.

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