STATUTORY RULES.
1963. No. 95.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1952.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952.
Dated this 18th
day of October , 1963.
DE L’ISLE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.)J. G. GORTON
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval College Regulations. †
Grades.
1. Regulation 36 of the Naval College Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(a) Director of Studies;”.
Rates of pay.
2.—(1.) Regulation 37 of the Naval College Regulations is amended by omitting the Table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Officer’s Grade. | Annual rate of salary. | Annual Increment. |
On Classification. | Maximum. |
| £ | £ | £ |
Director of Studies ........................ | 2,800 | 3,050 | 125 |
Master-in-Charge ......................... | 2,520 | 2,700 | 90 |
Senior Master ........................... | 2,250 | 2,430 | 90 |
Master ................................ | 1,850 | 2,090 | 80 |
(2.) Regulation 37 of the Naval College Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (4.) the words “Head Master” and inserting in their stead the words “Director of Studies”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 22 October, 1963.
† Statutory Rules 1931, No. 146, as amended to date. For previous amendments of Naval College Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1963, No. 46, and see also Statutory Rules 1963, No. 46.
9378/63.—Price 3d. 10/19.9.1963.
Application of amendment.
3. Salary is payable to an officer of the Professorial Staff, in respect of service in the grade of Senior Master or Master on or after the second day of May, 1963, in accordance with the rates prescribed by the Naval College Regulations as amended by sub-regulation (1.) of the last preceding sub-regulation.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Naval College Regulations were amended by Statutory Rules 1963, No. 95, under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. This legislation was enacted to address gaps in the existing framework for the regulation of the Australian Naval College, particularly concerning the remuneration and classification of academic staff. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Minister of State for the Navy, to ensure the proper functioning and administration of the Naval College. The policy objective was to streamline the roles and associated pay scales of the academic staff, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency and educational standards of the institution. These amendments were published in the Commonwealth Gazette on 22 October 1963, and they included the reclassification of the position of Head Master to Director of Studies, along with revised salary scales for various academic roles within the college.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 pertain specifically to amendments within the Naval College Regulations, focusing on the grading and pay rates of officers within the naval college's Professorial Staff. The Act applies to officers in the grades of Director of Studies, Master-in-Charge, Senior Master, and Master, who are members of the Professorial Staff at the naval college. These regulations set out the annual rates of salary and annual increments for these positions, providing a clear framework for remuneration based on the officer's grade. The amendments are effective for service rendered on or after the second day of May 1963, indicating a direct application to ongoing and future employment within the specified roles at the naval college. The scope of the Act is limited to the naval college and its staff, with no broader jurisdictional implications extending beyond this specific institution and its operational personnel.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, specifically Statutory Rules 1963 No. 95, primarily focus on amending the Naval College Regulations. Regulation 36 is modified to replace the role of the Director of Studies, previously known as the Head Master, as stated in section 1. This change is critical for defining the leadership structure within the Naval College. Regulation 37 is also amended to adjust the rates of pay for various officer grades, as detailed in section 2. The table provided lists the annual rates of salary, annual increments, and maximum on-classification salaries for the Director of Studies, Master-in-Charge, Senior Master, and Master positions.
These amendments impose specific obligations on the parties involved, particularly those within the Naval College. The new structure outlined in Regulation 36 requires the Director of Studies to take on the responsibilities previously held by the Head Master, thereby necessitating a reconfiguration of duties and leadership roles within the institution. Additionally, the changes in Regulation 37 mandate adherence to the new salary rates for the specified officer grades, which must be reflected in the payment schedules for affected personnel. These adjustments ensure that the compensation aligns with the revised roles and responsibilities within the Naval College.
The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach within the text provided. However, any failure to comply with the amended regulations concerning the leadership structure or salary rates could potentially lead to administrative or disciplinary actions as per the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. Such actions may include investigations, corrective measures, or other administrative repercussions aimed at ensuring adherence to the legislative requirements.