STATUTORY RULES.
1959. No. 79.
REGULATIONS 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 Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952.
Dated this 14th day of September, 1959.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) J. G. GORTON
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. Regulation 2 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the eighteenth day of June, 1959.
Variations of Salary.
2. Regulation 44 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
First Column. Class of Officer or Employee. | Second Column. Amount of Increase. |
| Per Annum. |
| £ |
Male officers or employees aged 21 years or over............................. | 102 |
Male officers or employees aged 20 years................................... | 92 |
Male officers or employees aged 19 years................................... | 76 |
Male officers or employees aged 18 years................................... | 61 |
Male officers or employees under 18 years of age............................. | 51 |
Female officers or employees aged 21 years or over............................ | 76 |
Female officers or employees aged 20 years................................. | 73 |
Female officers or employees aged 19 years................................. | 66 |
Female officers or employees aged 18 years................................. | 56 |
Female officers or employees under 18 years of age............................ | 51 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1959.
† 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, No. 14; 1954, No. 31; 1955, Nos. 12 and 46; 1956, Nos. 87 and 132; 1957, No. 31; and 1958, Nos. 46 and 55.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6630/59.—Price 3d. 10/7.8.1959.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1959, No. 79, titled Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, were enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This legislative instrument was introduced to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically addressing variations in salary for naval officers and employees. The enactment aimed to revise and update the existing salary structure to ensure fair compensation based on age and gender, as reflected in the new table inserted in sub-regulation (1). This regulatory update was designed to meet the policy objective of maintaining appropriate remuneration within the naval service, reflecting the evolving needs and considerations of the time.
Scope and Application
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 provides the legislative foundation for the regulations concerning the administration and management of the Royal Australian Navy, including the determination of salaries and other conditions of employment for officers and employees within the naval establishment. The Statutory Rules of 1959, particularly under the Naval Establishments Regulations, apply to all male and female officers and employees within the naval establishment, providing specific amendments to the annual salary increases for different classes of officers and employees based on age and gender. These regulations apply nationally, as they are established under the Commonwealth jurisdiction, affecting the entire naval force across Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but by their nature, they are limited to the personnel specified within the naval establishment. The scope of these regulations can be further extended or modified through subsequent subordinate instruments or amendments, ensuring the provisions remain relevant and effective in addressing the changing needs of the naval service.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 primarily amend the Naval Establishments Regulations to update the salary increases for different categories of officers and employees within the naval defence sector. Regulation 2 specifies that these amendments will be deemed to have come into effect from June 18, 1959. Regulation 44 introduces a new table that replaces the previous one, detailing the per annum salary increases for various classes of officers and employees based on their age and gender. For instance, male officers or employees aged 21 years or over will receive an increase of £102 per annum, while female officers or employees aged 21 years or over will receive £76 per annum.
The Regulations impose clear obligations on the relevant parties, primarily focusing on the financial adjustments detailed in Regulation 44. These obligations include the administration of the new salary increases to the appropriate personnel within the naval defence sector. The updates must be implemented in accordance with the new table provided, ensuring that the correct amount of salary increase is applied to each class of officer and employee as specified. The precise classification of each individual’s age and gender must be verified to correctly apply the relevant salary increment.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance with these Regulations, the document does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or legal repercussions for breaching the stipulated provisions. However, given the nature of the amendments, any failure to correctly implement the salary increases could potentially lead to disputes or claims from affected officers and employees. It is crucial for the naval defence sector to adhere to these updated salary provisions to avoid any legal or administrative issues that may arise from non-compliance.