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STATUTORY RULES.

1942. No. 414.

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REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1934.*

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 1910-1934.

Dated this thirteenth day of September, 1942.

(SGD.) GOWRIE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for the Navy.

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Amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations.†

Rates of pay.

Regulation 43 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1), and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(1) Subject to this regulation, an officer or employee occupying a position, the designation of which is specified in the following table, shall be paid at a rate within the limits of pay specified in the table opposite the designation of the position:—

Position.	Grade.	Pay Per Annum.		Increments.
Position.	Grade.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increments.
		£	£
Armament Artificer, Naval Ordnance Branch, Sydney..	..	330	354	£12 annually
Assistant (Adult).........................	III.	280	296	£8 annually
Assistant (Adult).........................	II.	264	272	£8 annually
Assistant (Adult).........................	I.	224	256	£8 annually
Assistant (Armament)......................	..	240	264	£8 annually
Youth at 20.............................	..	168	..
Youth at 19.............................	..	138	..
Youth at 18 ..............................	..	114	..
Youth at 17.............................	..	96	..
Youth under 17 ...........................	..	84	..
Assistant Heliographer......................	..	264	272	£8 annually

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1942.—Thirteenth amendment.

† 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 and 181.

6578.—Price 3d. 20/10.9.1942.

Position.	Grade.	Pay Per Annum.		Increments.
Position.	Grade.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increments.
		£	£
Assistant Inspecting Officer (Central Storekeeping)	..	342	396	£18 annually
Assistant Inspector of Naval Ordnance (Sydney)..	..	648	720	£24 annually
Assistant (Junior) at 20...................	..	168	..
Assistant (Junior) at 19...................	..	138	..
Assistant (Junior) at 18...................	..	114	..
Assistant (Junior) at 17...................	..	96	..
Assistant (Junior) under 17.................	..	84	..
Assistant Overseer.....................	..	318	450	£18 annually
Assistant Storehouseman.................	..	280	298	£8 annually
Chart Assistant— Adult.........................	..	224	272	£12 annually
At 20 years.....................	..	168	..
At 19 years.....................	..	138	..
At 18 years.....................	..	114	..
At 17 years.....................	..	96	..
Under 17 years..................	..	84	..
Chart Corrector (Senior)..................	..	324	396	£12 annually
Chart Corrector (Stocks and Maintenance)	..	300	366	One of £18 and four of £12 annually
Chart Corrector— Adult	..	234	330	£12 annually
At 20 years.....................	..	168	..
At 19 years.....................	..	138	..
At 18 years .....................	..	114	..
At 17 years.....................	..	96	..
Under 17 years..................	..	84	..
Chief Cartographer.....................	..	576	648	£18 annually
Draughtsman.........................	II.	522	558	£18 annually
Draughtsman .........................	I.	318	522	Five of £12 and eight of £18 annually
Electrical Assistant to the Director of Engineering (Naval)	..	696	768	£24 annually
Electrical Assistant to the Engineer-Manager	..	594	672	Three of £18 and one of £24 annually
Engineer Constructor....................	..	744	816	£24 annually
Examiner (Naval Ordnance), Sydney	..	304	324	One of £8 and one of £12 annually
Foreman Examiner, Sydney...............	..	376	412	£12 annually
Foreman Gardener, Flinders Naval Depot......	..	362	382	£10 biennially
Foreman (Laboratory)...................	A	422	482	£12 annually
Foreman (Laboratory)...................	B	376	412	£12 annually
Foreman (Laboratory)...................	C	362	386	£12 annually
Foreman (Storehouse)...................	A	422	482	£12 annually
Foreman (Storehouse)...................	B	376	412	£12 annually
Foreman (Storehouse)...................	C	362	386	£12 annually
Foreman (Trades)......................	A1	..	558
Foreman (Trades)......................	A	444	504	£12 annually
Foreman (Trades)......................	B	396	432	£12 annually
Foreman (Trades)......................	C	362	386	£12 annually
Hull Overseer.........................	..	648	720	£24 annually
Inspecting Officer, Central Storekeeping.......	..	396	450	£18 annually
Laboratoryman........................	..	304	324	One of £8 and one of £12 annually
Leading Examiner, Naval Ordnance Branch, Sydney	..	324	372	£12 annually
Leading Examiner, Navy Office.............	..	372	384	£12 annually

Position.	Grade.	Pay Per Annum.		Increments.
Position.	Grade.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increments.
		£	£
Naval Optical Instrument Maker............	..	396	432	£18 annually
Overseer............................	II.	522	558	£12 annually
Overseer............................	I.	318	522	Five of £12 and eight of £18 annually
Second Electrical Assistant to the Engineer-Manager	..	522	558	£18 annually
Senior Assistant (Boatswain’s Office, Garden Island)	..	308	342	One of £10 and two of £12 annually
Senior Assistant, Royal Edward Victualling Yard.	..	280	296	£8 annually
Senior Draughtsman....................	..	558	630	£18 annually
Senior Examiner, Naval Ordnance Branch, Sydney..	..	296	312	£8 annually
Senior Examiner, Navy Office.............	..	324	360	£12 annually
Senior Overseer.......................	..	558	630	£18 annually
Ship Constructor......................	..	744	816	£24 annually
Storehouse Assistant....................	II.	264	272	£8 annually
Storehouse Assistant....................	I.	240	256	£8 annually
Youth at 20....................	..	168	..
Youth at 19....................	..	138	..
Youth at 18....................	..	114	..
Youth at 17....................	..	96	..
Youth under 17..................	..	84	..
Storehouseman.......................	..	304	324	One of £8 and one of £12 annually
Storehouseman (Dry Provision Section, Royal Edward Victualling Yard) ..	..		362
Stores Transport Officer, Garden Island.......	..	..	332
Superintending Examiner, Navy Office.......	..	522	558	£18 annually

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1942 No. 414, issued under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, represents a legislative instrument designed to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically addressing the rates of pay for various positions within the naval defence sector. Enacted by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, this regulation was introduced to address discrepancies in compensation for personnel within the naval services. The policy objective behind these amendments is to ensure equitable and structured remuneration, reflecting the roles, responsibilities, and experience levels of the personnel within the naval defence force. By providing a detailed table of positions, grades, and corresponding pay scales, the regulation aims to offer clarity and consistency in salary structures across various naval roles.

Scope and Application

The regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934 pertains specifically to the amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations, focusing on the rates of pay for officers and employees within the naval service. This regulation applies to all personnel occupying positions within the naval defence sector, which includes various roles such as armament artificers, assistant inspectors, and draughtsmen, among others. The scope of this regulation is limited to the personnel and positions specified in the amended table of rates of pay. The geographic reach of the regulation is national, as it is a Commonwealth instrument, thus applicable across Australia. The regulation does not explicitly state exclusions, but it is implicitly understood that it applies only to those roles and personnel listed within the amended regulations. The regulation may be extended or restricted further through subordinate instruments, although such provisions are not detailed within the text itself.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the regulation, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1942, No. 414, involve the amendment of Regulation 43 of the Naval Establishments Regulations (section 1). This amendment concerns the rates of pay for officers and employees within specified positions and grades, as outlined in the regulation. The regulation replaces the previous sub-regulation (1) with a new table detailing the pay rates, increments, and minimum and maximum annual salaries for various positions. Each position is assigned a grade and a corresponding pay range, with some positions also indicating specific increments per annum (section 2). The obligations and requirements imposed by this regulation are primarily administrative in nature. It mandates that officers and employees occupying positions listed in the amended regulation are to be paid according to the specified rates. This includes setting minimum and maximum annual salaries, as well as detailing the increments for certain positions. The regulation ensures that all eligible personnel are compensated according to their designated roles and levels of experience, as evidenced by their age or grade. Additionally, the regulation outlines specific pay rates for different categories within the same position, such as the various grades of Assistant (Adult) and Youth at different ages. The regulation does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, non-compliance with the specified pay rates could potentially lead to legal consequences under broader employment or defence regulations. If an employer fails to adhere to the stipulated pay scales, it could result in disciplinary action, legal disputes, or other administrative penalties. The exact nature of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and applicable laws at the time.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Civil Penalty Provisions

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