Naval College Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 115, Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council on 28 July 1966, addressing the need to update and modernise the administration and financial provisions of the Naval College Regulations to align with the new decimal currency system. The regulations were made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, which was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to establish and maintain the Australian Navy. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that the financial provisions and administrative requirements of the Naval College are up-to-date and reflective of the contemporary economic and currency system, thereby facilitating the efficient management of the Naval College and its staff.

Scope and Application

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, as amended by the Statutory Rules 1966 No. 115, applies specifically to the administration and regulation of the Australian Naval College. These regulations govern the terms of appointment, pay, and expenses for the Professorial Staff, which includes officers such as the Director of Studies, Master-in-Charge, Senior Master, and Master. The scope of these regulations extends to the Commonwealth of Australia and is applicable to all individuals appointed to the Professorial Staff of the Naval College. The regulations outline the financial provisions for salaries, increments, and reimbursement of expenses incurred during travel and relocation for both the appointees and their families. Notably, the Act also details the conversion of monetary values to decimal currency, providing updated rates and classifications for various officer grades. The application of these regulations is limited to the Naval College and does not extend to other naval entities or personnel outside the Professorial Staff.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 115, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, amend the Naval College Regulations in several key areas. Firstly, Regulation 6b of the Naval College Regulations is altered to extend the maximum age for senior entry by six months (Regulation 6b(1)(c)). Secondly, Regulation 37 is completely replaced with a new table detailing the annual rates of salary, annual increments, and classifications for various officer grades, including the Director of Studies, Master-in-Charge, Senior Master, and Master (Regulation 37). Additionally, Regulation 37a is repealed, and Regulation 41 is replaced with new provisions concerning reimbursement of travel expenses for Professorial Staff members upon appointment and retirement, including the transportation of their families and personal effects (Regulation 41 and 41a). These regulations impose obligations on the Department and Professorial Staff members. The Department is responsible for reimbursing Professorial Staff for travel expenses upon appointment and retirement, and for covering the cost of transporting personal effects upon retirement. Professorial Staff members may be required to seek approval from the Naval Board for reimbursement of travel expenses and the transportation of personal effects. Furthermore, the new salary structure outlined in Regulation 37 must be adhered to when determining compensation for the specified officer grades. The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 115 do not explicitly mention any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, failure to comply with the reimbursement and salary provisions could potentially lead to disputes or claims for non-compliance. The regulations do not specify maximum penalties, but any breaches of the provisions could be subject to the general legal remedies available under Australian law, such as seeking redress through the courts or administrative tribunals.