STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 2.
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952.
Dated this eighth day of January, 1964.
DE L'ISLE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. J. FORBES
Minister of State for the Navy.
AMENDMENT OF THE NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS REGULATIONS.
Rates of pay and increments.
Regulation 43 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting item 1 from the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following items:—
“1 | Architect, Class 2........................... | 2,120-2,420 | 100 |
1A | Assistant Medical and Dental Store Officer.......... | 1,907-2,029 | 61”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 16th January, 1964.
† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 107, as amended by Statutory Rules 1937, Nos. 16, 52 and 63; 1938, No. 16; 1939, Nos. 3, 19 and 85; 1940, No. 196; 1941, Nos. 58 and 144; 1942, Nos. 118, 181 and 414; 1944, Nos. 97, 142 and 183; 1947, Nos. 136 and 139; 1948, No. 42; 1949, No 64; 1951, Nos. 76, 87, 93 and 140; 1953, Nos. 14 and 95; 1954, No. 31; 1955, Nos. 12 and 46; 1956, Nos. 87 and 132; 1957, No. 31; 1958, Nos. 46 and 55; 1959, No. 79; 1961, Nos. 30, 32 and 91; 1962, Nos. 17 and 98; and 1963, Nos. 32, 48, 60, 74 and 112.
By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
12632/63.—PRICE 3D.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 2, enacted under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, was established by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The regulation was introduced to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically concerning the rates of pay and increments for certain positions within the naval defence sector. This legislative instrument was designed to address the need for updated remuneration standards for roles such as Architect, Class 2, and Assistant Medical and Dental Store Officer. The policy objective, although not explicitly stated in the text, appears to be the alignment of pay scales with contemporary standards and requirements. The regulation was notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 16th January, 1964, and serves to ensure that the compensation for naval personnel remains fair and reflective of the roles' evolving nature and importance.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 2, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, pertains to the amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically addressing the rates of pay and increments for certain positions within the naval defence sector. This regulation applies to individuals employed in the specified roles within the Commonwealth's naval defence sector, ensuring that their remuneration is updated in accordance with the stipulated rates. The regulation is geographically confined to the Commonwealth of Australia and applies to all entities and personnel involved in the naval defence sector under federal jurisdiction. The regulation does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, and its application is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments beyond the amendment of pay rates and increments for the mentioned positions.
Key Provisions
The regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, made on January 8, 1964, primarily focuses on amending the rates of pay and increments for specific positions within naval establishments. Section 43 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended to reflect new pay scales. The table in sub-regulation (1) has been updated to replace the existing item 1 with new items for "Architect, Class 2" and "Assistant Medical and Dental Store Officer". These changes establish a new pay range for each position, with the Architect's Class 2 range now being 2,120-2,420 and the Assistant Medical and Dental Store Officer's range being 1,907-2,029.
The regulation imposes obligations on the relevant parties to ensure compliance with the updated pay scales for the specified positions. This includes the necessity for the appropriate authorities to revise payroll systems and records to reflect the new pay rates as outlined in the amended regulation. These obligations are essential to maintaining the integrity of the remuneration structure within the naval establishments, ensuring that all employees in the specified positions are compensated according to the new rates.
Breach of the provisions set out in this regulation could result in various consequences. While the regulation does not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that failure to adhere to the updated pay rates could be considered a violation of employment contracts or terms of service. This could potentially lead to legal disputes, financial penalties, or other civil consequences for the entities or individuals responsible for ensuring compliance. Additionally, in severe cases of non-compliance, there could be criminal implications if the breach is deemed to have been willful or negligent. However, the exact nature and extent of the penalties would need to be determined based on the specific circumstances of the breach and applicable laws.