Munitions Supply Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1932. No. 19.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1927.

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 1903-1927, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this Seventeenth day of February, 1932.

(Sgd.) ISAAC A. ISAACS

Governor-General.

Minister of State for Defence.

 

Munitions Supply Regulations.

Statutory Rules 1926, No. 210, as amended to date.)

Amendment.

Munitions Supply Regulation 47 is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—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 by the Manager to an employee who is a member of the Defence Force, but the total period of leave in any year ending on the thirtieth day of June shall not exceed the absence that is necessary to enable the employee to attend the minimum annual training required in that year of members of his unit or corps and one school, class, or course of instruction. 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.

(2.) Leave of absence granted in pursuance of the last preceding sub-regulation may, at the option of the employee, be deducted from recreation leave due, and in respect of the period so deducted, shall be granted with full pay if not so deducted, it shall be granted without pay, unless during the absence, the employee is paid as a member of the Defence Force and the amount received by him, excluding pay for Sundays and holidays, is less than the amount of civil pay he would receive for a like period of recreation leave, in which case he shall be paid the difference. For the purpose of computing the difference, pay as a member of the Defence Force includes all remuneration received, exclusive of lodging and clothing allowances, and any meal allowance or allowance in lieu of rations.

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(3.) Upon production of evidence that attendance is necessary, leave of absence with full pay may be granted by the Manager—

(i) to employees who are Senior Cadets, to perform the annual training under the Defence Act 1903-1927 which the employees are required to perform within ordinary hours of duty; and

(ii) to employees who are serving with cadet units, for the purpose of attending cadet training,

(4.) Leave of absence shall not be granted under this regulation in respect of any period of training required of an employee for failure to become efficient as a member of the Defence Force, or while he is undergoing detention or training for an offence committed as such member.

(5.) 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 required for such training, may be granted leave on the following terms:—

(a) If compensation is not paid to the employee in respect to 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 be paid the difference, and his sick leave credit shall be 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.”

 

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Munitions Supply Regulations of 1932, made under the Defence Act 1903-1927, were enacted to address the need for formalised regulations governing leave for employees of the Munitions Supply department who were also members of the Defence Force. This regulation was made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on advice, and aimed to ensure that employees received appropriate leave for attending necessary Defence Force training while maintaining the continuity of munitions supply. The overarching policy objective was to balance the Defence Force's training requirements with the operational needs of the Munitions Supply department, ensuring that leave granted did not unduly disrupt essential services.

Scope and Application

The Munitions Supply Regulations, as amended, pertain to employees within the defence sector who are members of the Defence Force, including Naval, Military, or Air Force personnel. The regulations outline provisions for granting leave of absence for specific defence-related activities, such as attending training, schools, classes, or courses, while ensuring that such leave does not exceed necessary periods and is appropriately documented. These regulations apply to both full-time and part-time employees who are members of the Defence Force, allowing them to undertake essential training without exceeding the annual leave limits, while also providing for conditions under which leave may be granted with or without pay, depending on circumstances such as the employee's compensation for injury or illness. The regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, aligning with the overarching Defence Act 1903-1927. There are no specific exclusions stated in the regulations, but they do clarify that leave will not be granted under certain conditions, such as for remedial training due to inefficiency or for disciplinary training. The Munitions Supply Regulations may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Munitions Supply Regulations, particularly Regulation 47, address the leave of absence for Defence Force training purposes. Under Regulation 47(1), employees who are Defence Force members can receive leave for attending naval, military, or air force training. However, the total leave in any year must not exceed the minimum annual training requirement and one additional school, class, or course. Employees must submit evidence of the necessity for their attendance and provide a certificate upon completion. Regulation 47(2) specifies that the leave may be deducted from recreation leave due to the employee and, if so deducted, it will be granted with full pay. If not deducted, it will be granted without pay, unless the employee is paid as a member of the Defence Force and the amount received is less than the civil pay for the same period, in which case the difference will be paid. Regulation 47(3) further allows leave with full pay for senior cadets and those serving with cadet units for their required annual training and cadet training, respectively, provided they produce evidence of necessity. Regulation 47(4) states that leave will not be granted for training required due to inefficiency or for detention or training for an offence committed as a Defence Force member. Finally, Regulation 47(5) outlines the terms for leave if an employee sustains injury or contracts illness during training, including the conditions under which the leave will be granted as sick leave or without pay, and the impact on sick leave credit. The Munitions Supply Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. The Manager must ensure that any leave granted for Defence Force training is within the limits specified and that evidence of necessity and completion certificates are provided. The employee must submit evidence of the necessity for their leave and a certificate of attendance upon completion. Additionally, employees must manage their leave deductions from recreation leave and understand the pay conditions during their absence. Senior cadets and employees with cadet units must also provide evidence of necessity for their leave. Furthermore, the regulations require that leave not be granted for training required due to inefficiency or for detention or training for an offence. The Munitions Supply Regulations include provisions for offences and penalties, although specific details are not provided in the text. Generally, breaches of the regulations, such as granting leave beyond the specified limits or failing to provide required evidence, could result in civil or criminal consequences. The exact penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and applicable laws, but they could include fines, termination of employment, or other disciplinary actions. The regulations emphasise the importance of adhering to the stipulated conditions to avoid any adverse consequences.

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