STATUTORY RULES.
1948. No. .
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1948*
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 Naval Defence Act 1910-1948 •
Dated this
day of ,1948.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy
Amendment of the Naval College Regulations, †
1. Regulation 37 of the Naval College Regulations is amended by omitting the table contained in sub-regulation (1) and inserting in its stead the following table :–
Grade. | Per annum. | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| £ | £ | |
Director of Studies .. | 840 | 912 | Annual increments of £24. |
Senior Master .. | 695 | 795 | Three biennial increments of £25. One long service increment of £25 after ten years’ service as Senior Master. |
Master .. .. | 544 | 669 | Four annual increments of £25. One long service increment of £25 after ten years’ service.’ |
Commencement.
2. This amendment shall be deemed to have come into operation on the 1st July, 1947.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1948.– Fifteenth amendment
† Statutory Rules 1931, No. 146, as amended by Statutory Rules 1932, No. 44 ; 1934, Nos. 18. 94 and 159 ; 1935, No. 36 ; 1936, Nos. 78 and 131 ; 1938, No. 21 ; 1940, No. 195 ; 1942, No. 25 ; 1944, No. 182 ; 1947, Nos. 33, 121 and 135.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3087.—PRICE 3D. 8/23.7.1948.
Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1948, enacted by the Australian Parliament, was introduced to provide a legal framework for the defence of Australia's maritime borders and interests. To address specific administrative and operational needs within the naval structure, the Naval College Regulations were amended through Statutory Rules 1948, No. 116. This legislative instrument, made by the Governor-General in Council, aimed to revise the salary scales for staff at the naval college, ensuring that remuneration remained competitive and reflective of service increments and tenure. The regulation updates the pay structure for various positions, including the Director of Studies, Senior Master, and Master, with specific annual and long service increments to recognise dedication and experience. The changes were designed to come into effect on 1 July 1947, demonstrating a commitment to timely administrative adjustments in support of naval personnel and educational standards.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1948, No. 1, issued under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1948, pertains to the amendment of the Naval College Regulations. Specifically, this regulation modifies the table in Regulation 37 of the Naval College Regulations, which pertains to the remuneration of staff, including the Director of Studies, Senior Masters, and Masters at the Naval College. The amendment establishes new salary structures and increments for these positions, effective from July 1, 1947. The regulation outlines specific annual and long-service increments, with the Director of Studies receiving the highest salary range and the Masters receiving the lowest, with several increments over time. This regulation applies to personnel within the Naval College who fall under the specified grades and is confined to the administration and remuneration of staff within this institution. The regulation does not explicitly mention exclusions or thresholds, nor does it extend its application beyond the Naval College through subordinate instruments, focusing solely on the amendment of existing regulations.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1948 No. 116, under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1948, primarily amend Regulation 37 of the Naval College Regulations. Specifically, it replaces the existing salary table for various grades within the Naval College with a new one (Regulation 37(1)). This amendment introduces new salary structures and increments for positions such as Director of Studies, Senior Master, and Master. For instance, the Director of Studies will now receive an annual salary ranging from £840 to £912, with annual increments of £24 (Regulation 37(1)). The Senior Master's salary is set between £695 and £795, with three biennial increments of £25 and a long service increment of £25 after ten years (Regulation 37(1)). Similarly, the Master's salary is between £544 and £669, with four annual increments of £25 and a long service increment of £25 after ten years (Regulation 37(1)).
These amendments impose specific obligations on the entities governed by the Naval College Regulations. They must now adhere to the new salary structures and increment schedules as outlined in Regulation 37(1). This includes ensuring that staff members receive their pay in accordance with the specified rates and increments. The new salary table requires administrative updates to payroll systems, and potentially changes to employment contracts to reflect these new terms. Institutions must ensure that all staff are made aware of the changes and that any discrepancies are rectified promptly.
Failure to comply with the new salary provisions could lead to various consequences. While the regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of employment terms can generally lead to legal actions, including claims for underpayment. Employees may pursue legal remedies for unpaid increments or salaries, potentially leading to financial liabilities for the institution. Additionally, ongoing non-compliance could result in reputational damage and decreased morale among staff, impacting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Naval College.