Naval Establishments Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1966 No. 32, enacted under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, was introduced to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically concerning the recording and payment of overtime for personnel within the naval force. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure accurate and fair compensation practices within the naval service, reflecting adjustments to the monetary units to keep pace with changes in currency denominations. These regulations came into effect on the fourteenth day of February, 1966, and involved the amendment of Regulation 46 to update the currency from shillings and pence to cents. This change aimed to streamline administrative processes and ensure clarity in financial transactions related to overtime payments.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 32, which are regulations made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, apply to the members of the Royal Australian Navy and any personnel associated with naval establishments within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations aim to govern specific operational aspects of the naval force, including administrative details such as the recording and payment of overtime for personnel. These regulations take effect from the fourteenth day of February, 1966, as stipulated in the commencement clause. The amendments pertain specifically to the Naval Establishments Regulations, updating certain monetary references from pre-decimal currency to decimal currency. This change reflects the transition to decimal currency in Australia, which occurred on 14 February 1966. The scope of these regulations is limited to the administrative and operational adjustments required within the naval force to ensure compliance with the new currency system.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations involve amendments to the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically addressing the recording and payment of overtime. Regulation 46(6) is altered by removing the term "penny" and the figures "1s" and replacing them with the term "cent" and the phrase "Ten cents" respectively (Regulation 2). This amendment clarifies and updates the terminology used in the recording and payment of overtime within the Naval Defence Act framework. The obligations imposed by these Regulations on the parties or entities governed include adherence to the updated terminology for the recording and payment of overtime. This means that all calculations and documentation related to overtime must now reflect the use of cents rather than the older currency units of pennies and shillings. This ensures consistency and clarity in financial records and payments within the naval establishments. Failure to comply with these Regulations can lead to several consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the Regulations themselves, the overarching legislation, the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, may impose sanctions for non-compliance with its provisions. These could include administrative penalties or other legal actions deemed necessary by the relevant authorities to ensure adherence to the Act and its subordinate Regulations. The precise nature of any penalties would be governed by the broader legislative framework and any applicable laws concerning administrative enforcement and compliance.