STATUTORY RULES.
1965. No. 62.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1964.*
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 1910-1964.
Dated this twenty first
day of May , 1965.
Administrator.
By His Excellency's Command,
F. CHANEY
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—
(a) by inserting in the table in sub-regulation (1.) after Item 16 the following item:—
" 16a | Film Editor | 1,663-1,907 | 61 "; |
(b) by inserting in that table after Item 20 the following item:—
" 20a | Journalist, Grade A1 | 2,444-2,588 | 72 "; and |
(c) by inserting in that table after Item 37 the following item:—
" 37a | Senior Principal Research Scientist | 4,505-4,655 | 150 ". |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27 May, 1965.
† 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, Nos. 42; 1949, No. 64; 1951, Nos. 76, 87, 93 and 140; 1953, Nos. 14 and 95; 1954, No. 34; 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; 1963, Nos. 32, 48, 60, 74 and 112; and 1964, Nos. 2, 20, 98, 103, 115 and 156.
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Rates of travelling allowances.
2. Regulation 75 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where salary or maximum salary of position is— | Allowance per day for first twenty-one days' residence. |
Male. | Female. |
| | Capital Cities. |
| | £ | s. | d. |
£3,167 and under............. | £3,013 and under............. | 4 | 5 | 0 |
£3,168 and not exceeding £4,179... | £3,014 and not exceeding £4,025 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
£4,180 and over.............. | £4,026 and over.............. | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| | Other than Capital Cities |
| | £ | s. | d. |
£1,906 and under............. | £1,752 and under............. | 2 | 14 | 0 |
£1,907 and not exceeding £4,179... | £1,753 and not exceeding £4,025 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
£4,180 and over.............. | £4,026 and over.............. | 5 | 0 | 0 |
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1965, No. 62, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1964, aim to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations by adjusting rates of pay and increments, as well as rates of travelling allowances. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations seek to update and refine the compensation and allowances for specific positions within the naval establishment, thereby ensuring that remuneration and benefits are aligned with contemporary standards and requirements. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for periodic updates to naval pay scales and allowances to maintain fairness and effectiveness within the naval service.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1965, No. 62, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1964, pertain to amendments in the Naval Establishments Regulations, particularly focusing on rates of pay and increments, and rates of travelling allowances for personnel within the Australian Navy. These regulations apply to the personnel listed within the amended sections, including specific roles such as Film Editor, Journalist, Grade A, and Senior Principal Research Scientist, whose salary structures are adjusted. The scope of these regulations is national, applying across all jurisdictions within Australia, as they are issued under the Commonwealth's authority. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the document; however, the application of these regulations may be further defined or restricted through subordinate instruments or subsequent amendments. The changes in rates of pay and increments are intended to reflect adjustments to the remuneration for specific roles within the naval establishment, ensuring that the compensation aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications of the positions.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1964 primarily amend the Naval Establishments Regulations by introducing new items into the table of rates of pay and increments (regulation 43) and the table of rates of travelling allowances (regulation 75). Specifically, the regulations add three new positions to the pay scale: Film Editor (regulation 43(a)), Journalist, Grade A (regulation 43(b)), and Senior Principal Research Scientist (regulation 43(c)). The new pay rates for these positions are specified in the amended table. Additionally, regulation 75 replaces the existing table of travelling allowances with a new table that categorises allowances based on the salary or maximum salary of the position and the location of residence, either in capital cities or other areas.
The amendments impose specific obligations on the relevant authorities to ensure that the new pay scales and travelling allowances are accurately implemented and adhered to. This includes updating relevant records, payroll systems, and other administrative processes to reflect the new rates. The authorities must also ensure that all personnel in the specified positions receive the appropriate pay and allowances as outlined in the amended regulations.
Breach of these regulations could result in serious consequences, though the specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance are not detailed within the text of the regulations. Typically, failure to comply with statutory rules and regulations governing pay and allowances in the public sector could lead to disciplinary actions against the responsible officials, financial penalties, and potential legal ramifications for the entities involved. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.