STATUTORY RULES.
1961. No. 32
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1952.’*
I THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of 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 6th
day of March , 1961.
DALLAS BROOKS
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations.†
Rates of pay and increments.
1. Regulation 43 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the symbol and figures “£12” and inserting in their stead the words “Thirty pounds”.
Outfit gratuity.
2. Regulation 43a of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Thirty pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Forty-five pounds”.
Meal Allowance.
3. Regulation 47 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Eight shillings” and inserting in its stead the words “Nine shillings”.
Rates of travelling allowances.
4. Regulation 75 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where Salary or Maximum Salary of Office is— | Allowance per day for First Twenty-one Days’ residence. |
Male. | Female. | Capital Cities. |
| | £ | s. | d. |
£2,877 and under..... | £2,723 and under... | 3 | 18 | 0 |
£2,878 and over..... | £2,724 and over.... | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| | Other than Capital Cities. |
| | £ | s. | d. |
£1,737 and under..... | £1,583 and under... | 2 | 12 | 0 |
£1,738 and over..... | £1,584 and over.... | 3 | 3 | 0 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 9 March, 1961.
† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 107, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1961, No. 30.
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(b) by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(2.) After an officer or employee has resided in the one locality for a period of twenty-one days, the officer or employee shall be paid an allowance equal to the amount expended by the officer or employee on accommodation, sustenance and incidental expenses or, if the Naval Board is satisfied that the amount so expended is not reasonable having regard to the status of the officer or employee and the purposes for which the officer or employee is performing duty whilst absent from his head-quarters, such amount as the Naval Board considers reasonable in the circumstances.”.
Allowances to officers working in defined districts.
5. Regulation 76 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting the words and figures “subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 75” (twice occurring); and
(b) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where the period of continuous residence at a temporary station is— |
Less than three weeks. | Three weeks or more. |
Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer. |
First week. | After first week. |
Per day. | Per week. | Per week. | Per week. |
£ | s | d. | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. |
2 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
Mode of travelling on duty.
6. Regulation 82 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting at the end of sub-regulation (1.) the following sub-regulation:—
“(1a.) Where it is considered desirable that an officer or employee should reach his destination more quickly than if he travelled by railway, such officer or employee may be authorized to travel by air.”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the figure and symbol
“5s.” and inserting in their stead the words “Ten shillings.”.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1961, No. 32, issued under the authority of the Administrator for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Federal Executive Council, provide amendments to the Naval Establishments Regulations pursuant to the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. These regulations address the need to update various allowances and rates of pay within the naval service, ensuring they reflect contemporary economic conditions and needs. The policy objective of these amendments is to provide equitable and reasonable compensation to naval officers and employees, thereby maintaining morale and efficiency within the naval establishment. This legislative instrument was made on the advice of the Minister of State for the Navy, illustrating the commitment of the Federal Government to support and sustain the naval defence capabilities of Australia.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1961 No. 32, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, specifically amend the Naval Establishments Regulations. These amendments primarily address financial allowances and travel provisions for personnel within the naval establishment, including officers and employees. The regulations apply to all personnel within the Commonwealth's naval service, impacting their rates of pay, outfit gratuity, meal allowances, and travel allowances. The changes are designed to adjust financial compensations in line with inflation and operational needs, including updated daily allowances for accommodation, sustenance, and incidental expenses based on salary brackets and location. The regulations cover both capital cities and other localities, with allowances varying according to the officer's marital status and length of residence at a temporary station. Additionally, the regulations extend to include provisions for travel allowances and the option for air travel when deemed necessary for operational efficiency. These amendments reflect the Commonwealth's commitment to ensuring fair and adequate compensation for naval personnel while maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of naval operations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 primarily amend existing provisions concerning rates of pay, outfit gratuity, meal allowance, and travelling allowances for officers and employees within the Naval Establishments. Regulation 43, for instance, revises the rates of pay and increments by replacing the former amount of "£12" with "Thirty pounds" (Section 1). Regulation 43a updates the outfit gratuity from "Thirty pounds" to "Forty-five pounds" (Section 2). Regulation 47 modifies the meal allowance by changing the amount from "Eight shillings" to "Nine shillings" (Section 3). Regulation 75, concerning rates of travelling allowances, introduces a new table specifying different allowances based on the salary or maximum salary of an officer or employee and whether they reside in capital cities or other areas (Section 4). Regulation 76 amends allowances for officers working in defined districts, introducing new rates for married and unmarried officers based on the duration of their residence at a temporary station (Section 5). Lastly, Regulation 82 allows officers or employees to travel by air if it is deemed necessary for them to reach their destination more quickly than by railway (Section 6).
These Regulations impose various obligations on the parties they govern, primarily centred around financial allowances and travel provisions for naval officers and employees. The amended regulations require adjustments in the calculation and payment of allowances such as outfit gratuity, meal allowances, and travelling expenses. For example, officers and employees must now be compensated according to the updated rates specified in the Regulations (Sections 1-3, 5). Additionally, these Regulations mandate that after an officer or employee has resided in a single locality for more than twenty-one days, they should be reimbursed for accommodation, sustenance, and incidental expenses, or an amount deemed reasonable by the Naval Board if the expenditures are deemed unreasonable (Section 4(b)). Furthermore, Regulation 82 introduces the possibility of air travel for officers or employees if deemed necessary for timely arrival at their destination, subject to authorization (Section 6(a)).
Violations of these Regulations may lead to several consequences, though specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not explicitly detailed in the text. The Regulations primarily focus on administrative adjustments and financial provisions. However, any failure to adhere to the updated rates and allowances as stipulated could potentially lead to disputes or legal challenges regarding the proper compensation for officers and employees. In broader terms, any non-compliance with these financial and logistical provisions might impact the efficiency and morale within the Naval Establishments. While the text does not specify particular maximum penalties for breaches, such failures might result in administrative reviews, financial audits, or other corrective measures to ensure compliance with the updated Regulations.