STATUTORY RULES.
1945. No. 30.
REGULATION UNDER THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939-1943.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the National Security Act 1939-1943.
Dated this seventh day of March, 1945.
HENRY
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
F. M. FORDE
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of the National Security (Military Forces) Regulations.†
Deductions from pay of members of Military Forces for support of dependants.
Regulation 6 of the National Security (Military Forces) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(2.) For the purposes of this regulation “authorized officer” means any person appointed in writing by the Minister of State for the Army to be an authorized officer for the purposes of this regulation.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 8th March, 1945.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 1, as amended to date. For previous National Security (Military Forces) Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1943, No. 316; and see also Statutory Rules 1944, No. 113.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
230.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1945, No. 30, made under the National Security Act 1939-1943, was enacted to address the need for amendments in the financial support mechanisms for the dependants of members of the Australian Military Forces. This regulation was issued during a time of ongoing national security concerns, reflecting the government's commitment to providing for the welfare of military personnel and their families. The regulation amends the National Security (Military Forces) Regulations by clarifying the definition of "authorized officer" in relation to deductions from the pay of military members for the support of their dependants. The regulation was made by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and it reflects a policy objective to ensure that military personnel receive appropriate financial support for their dependants in accordance with the legislative framework.
Scope and Application
This statutory rule amends the National Security (Military Forces) Regulations, specifically altering the definition of "authorized officer" in relation to deductions from the pay of members of Military Forces for the support of their dependants. The regulation applies to members of the Military Forces and the officers appointed by the Minister of State for the Army who are tasked with implementing the deduction provisions. Geographically, the regulation operates within the Commonwealth of Australia and pertains to the management of military personnel's financial obligations towards their dependants. The regulation is an extension of the National Security Act 1939-1943, which provides the overarching legislative framework for national security matters during wartime and peacetime. The specific amendment redefines who is authorised to oversee the financial deductions, enhancing the administrative process's clarity and accountability. This legislative instrument is part of a series of regulations and amendments that continuously adapt to the evolving needs of national security and military administration.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1945, No. 30, issued under the National Security Act 1939-1943, primarily focus on amending the National Security (Military Forces) Regulations concerning the deduction from pay for the support of dependants of military personnel. Specifically, Regulation 6 is amended to redefine the term "authorized officer" (Regulation 6(2)). The amendment clarifies that an authorized officer is any individual appointed in writing by the Minister of State for the Army for the purposes of this regulation. This change ensures that the authority to make deductions from military personnel's pay for dependants' support is clearly vested in specifically appointed individuals, thereby providing a clear line of responsibility and accountability.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily administrative in nature. The Minister of State for the Army must appoint authorized officers in writing, ensuring that these individuals are duly authorized to make deductions from military personnel's pay. These authorized officers must adhere to the regulations when performing their duties, ensuring that deductions are made fairly and accurately according to the prescribed guidelines. The regulations also place an obligation on the military personnel themselves to cooperate with authorized officers in the process of verifying and authorizing these deductions.
The Statutory Rules do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within the text provided. However, any failure by authorized officers to comply with the regulations, or any misuse of their authority, could potentially lead to disciplinary action under the National Security Act 1939-1943 or other relevant military regulations. For military personnel, non-cooperation with authorized officers might result in administrative penalties, such as the withholding of pay or other disciplinary measures. The precise penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and would be determined in accordance with the broader legal framework governing military conduct and discipline.