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STATUTORY RULES

1966 No. 93

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1965.*

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 1910-1965.

Dated this twenty-sixth day of May, 1966

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

(Sgd.) A. J. Forbes

Minister of State for the Navy.

Amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations†

Parts.

1. Regulation 3 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the words—

" Part VII.—Apprentices (Regulations 84-100).".

Rates of pay and increments.

2. Regulation 43 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (6.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

" (6.) The date from which a person is entitled to receive an increment of salary is not affected by an alteration of the rate or the scale of rates applicable to the position occupied by the person, being an alteration in relation to which the Naval Board determines that the last preceding sub-regulation shall not apply.".

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 2 June, 1966.

† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 107, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1966, No. 32, and see also Statutory Rules 1966, Nos. 32 and 34.

3412/66.—Price 10c (1s.) 9/13.4.1966

Variation of salary.

3. Regulation 44 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is repealed.

Meal allowance.

4.—(1.) Regulation 47 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words " Ten shillings " and inserting in their stead the words " One dollar and twenty-five cents ".

(2.) The rate of meal allowance specified in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 47 of the Naval Establishments Regulations as amended by these Regulations applies to meal allowance paid or payable in respect of the fourteenth day of February, 1966, or any subsequent day.

Removal of furniture.

5. Regulation 73 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Salary or wages	Maximum amount allowed
	$
Less than $600 per annum.........................................	94
Not less than $600 but less than $1,200 per annum.........................	104
Not less than $1,200 per annum......................................	124

Rate of travelling allowance.

6.—(1.) 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
Males	Females	Capital Cities
		$
$6,807 and under.....	$6,405 and under.....	10.00
$6,808 and not exceeding $8,859	$6,406 and not exceeding $8,457	11.80
$8,860 and over ......	$8,458 and over.......	16.50
		Other than Capital Cities
		$
$8,859 and under.....	$8,457 and under.....	7.70
$8,860 and over......	$8,458 and over......	11.00

(2.) The rates of travelling allowance specified in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 75 of the Naval Establishments Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply to travelling allowance paid or payable in accordance with the Naval Establishments Regulations in respect of the fourteenth day of February, 1966, or any subsequent day.

Allowances to officers working within defined districts.

7. Regulation 76 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Where the period of continuous residence at a temporary station is—
Less than three weeks	Three weeks or more—
	Married officer	Unmarried officer—
	Married officer	First week	After first week
Per day	Per week	Per week	Per week
$	$	$	$
5.40	24.00	24.00	14.80

Repeal of Part VII.

8. Part VII. of the Naval Establishments Regulations is repealed.

Third and Fourth Schedules.

9. The Second Schedule, the Third Schedule and the Fourth Schedule to the Naval Establishments Regulations are repealed and the following Schedules inserted in their stead:—

THIRD SCHEDULE

Regulation 43 (1.)

ANNUAL SALARY OF CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED AT NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Part I.—Position Occupied by Male or Female Persons

First Column	Second Column	Third Column
Item number	Designation of position	Rate or scale of rates of annual salary in dollars
1	Architect, Class 2..............................	5,050-5,268-5,486-5,704
2	Assistant Civil Inspector..........................	2,514-2,638-2,762-2,886-3,010-3,134-3,258-3,382-3,506-3,630-3,754
3	Assistant Medical and Dental Store Officer..............	4,250-4,374-4,498
4	Assistant Work Study Officer (Armament Depots).........	4,250-4,374-4,498
5	Cadet Engineer................................	2,142-2,266-2,390-2,514-2,638-2,762
6	Cadet Naval Architect............................	2,142-2,266-2,390-2,514-2,638-2,762
7	Chemist, Class 1...............................	2,960-3,076-3,370-3,666-4,004-4,386-4,768

Third Schedule—continued

Annual Salary of Certain Persons Employed at Naval Establishments—continued

First Column	Second Column	Third Column
Item number	Designation of position	Rate or scale of rates of annual salary in dollars
8	Chemist, Class 2..............................	4,976-5,190-5,402-5,616
9	Chemist, Class 3 ..............................	5,826-6,032-6,240-6,446
10	Civilian Medical Officer.........................	5,240-5,484-5,726-5,970-6,214-6,518-6,822-7,126
11	Director of Naval Public Relations..................	5,936-6,082-6,228
12	Engineer, Class 1..............................	3,076-3,370-3,666-4,004-4,386-4,768
13	Engineer, Class 2..............................	5,082-5,294-5,508-5,720
14	Engineer, Class 3..............................	6,032-6,280-6,528-6,776
15	Engineer, Class 4..............................	7,084-7,332-7,578
16	Engineer, Class 5..............................	7,886-8,154-8,422
17	Experimental Officer, Class 1......................	2,960-3,076-3,370-3,666-4,004-4,386-4,768
18	Experimental Officer, Class 2......................	4,976-5,190-5,402-5,616
19	Films Officer.................................	3,696-3,818-3,940-4,062-4,184
20	Film Editor..................................	3,696-3,818-3,940-4,062-4,184
21	Inspector, Grade 1.............................	3,754-3,878-4,002-4,126-4,250
22	Inspector of Stores.............................	3,754-3,878-4,002-4,126-4,250
23	Journalist, Grade A1............................	5,258-5,402-5,546
24	Medical and Dental Store Officer...................	5,352-5,498-5,644
25	Metallurgist, Class 1............................	2,960-3,076-3,370-3,666-4,004-4,386-4,768
26	Metallurgist, Class 2............................	4,976-5,190-5,402-5,616
27	Metallurgist, Class 3............................	5,826-6,032-6,240-6,446
28	Naval Architect, Class 1.........................	3,076-3,370-3,666-4,004-4,386-4,768
29	Naval Architect, Class 2.........................	5,082-5,294-5,508-5,720
30	Naval Architect, Class 3.........................	6,032-6,280-6,528-6,776
31	Naval Architect, Class 4.........................	7,084-7,332-7,578
32	Naval Architect, Class 5.........................	7,886-8,154-8,422
33	Officer-in-Charge, Motor Garage	4,250-4,374-4,498
34	Principal Fire Officer...........................	4,250-4,374-4,498
35	Principal Research Scientist.......................	7,886-8,192-8,496-8,800-9,104
36	Principal Social Worker.........................	4,250-4,374-4,498
37	Research Scientist.............................	4,966-5,190-5,412-5,636-5,858-6,082-6,304
38	Scientific Officer..............................	3,396-3,696-4,038-4,412
39	Senior Inspector...............................	4,768-4,914-5,060
40	Senior Principal Research Scientist..................	9,520-9,826
41	Senior Research Scientist.........................	6,568-6,832-7,096-7,360-7,624
42	Senior Technical Officer (Special Duties)..............	4,768-4,914-5,060
43	Senior Work Study Officer........................	5,352-5,498-5,644
44	Shipping and Transport Officer.....................	2,514-2,638-2,762-2,886-3,010
45	Superintending Inspector.........................	5,644-5,790-5,936
46	Technical Officer (Medical and Dental Store)...........	2,514-2,638-2,762-2,886-3,010-3,134-3,258-3,382-3,506-3,630-3,754
47	Trainee Engineer..............................	2,142-2,266-2,390-2,514-2,638-2,762

Third Schedule—continued

Annual Salary of Certain Persons Employed at Naval Establishments—continued

First Column	Second Column	Third Column
Item number	Designation of position	Rate or scale of rates of annual salary in dollars
48	Trainee Naval Architect..........................	2,142-2,266-2,390-2,514-2,638-2,762
49	Work Study Officer	4,498-4,622-4,768
50	Armament Artificer.............................	2,320-2,406-2,490-2,576
51	Assistant, Grade 1..............................	1,952-2,008-2,064-2,122-2,178
52	Assistant, Grade 2..............................	2,178-2,236-2,292
53	Assistant, Grade 3..............................	2,292-2,378-2,462
54	Assistant, Grade 4..............................	2,462-2,548
55	Assistant (Armament)............................	1,952-2,008-2,064-2,122-2,178
56	Assistant Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 1...............	5,148-5,332-5,514
57	Assistant Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 2...............	5,514-5,696-5,878
58	Assistant Inspecting Officer (Central Storekeeping)	2,746-2,832-2,918-3,002
59	Assistant Laboratoryman.........................	2,320-2,378-2,462
60	Assistant Oil Fuel Installation Attendant...............	2,320-2,378-2,462
61	Assistant (Photography)..........................	1,808-1,866-1,922-1,980-2,036-2,094-2,150-2,206-2,264-2,320
62	Assistant (Plan Printing), Grade 1....................	1,808-1,866-1,922-1,980-2,036-2,094-2,150
63	Assistant (Plan Printing), Grade 2....................	2,206-2,264-2,320
64	Assistant (Plan Printing), Grade 3....................	2,320-2,406-2,490
65	Assistant (Plans)...............................	2,150-2,206-2,264-2,320
66	Assistant (Printing), Grade 1.......................	2,206-2,264-2,320
67	Assistant (Printing), Grade 2.......................	2,320-2,378-2,434
68	Assistant Storehouseman.........................	2,320-2,378-2,462
69	Assistant Transport Officer........................	2,604-2,690
70	Assistant (Works)..............................	2,292-2,378-2,462
71	Biograph Operator..............................	2,206-2,264-2,320
72	Chart Assistant................................	1,808-1,866-1,922-1,980-2,036
73	Chart Corrector................................	1,894-1,952-2,008-2,064-2,122-2,178-2,236-2,292-2,348-2,406
74	Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 1.....................	5,148-5,332-5,514
75	Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 2.....................	5,514-5,696-5,878
76	Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 3.....................	5,878-6,062-6,244
77	Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 4.....................	6,244-6,426-6,610
78	Drafting Assistant, Grade 1........................	1,980-2,036-2,142-2,244-2,344-2,446-2,548
79	Drafting Assistant, Grade 2........................	2,650-2,752-2,852-2,954-3,056-3,158
80	Drafting Officer, Grade 1.........................	3,260-3,360-3,462-3,564-3,666
81	Drafting Officer, Grade 2.........................	3,768-3,920-4,072
82	Examiner....................................	2,036-2,094-2,150-2,206
83	Examiner (Clothing and Footwear)...................	2,320-2,406-2,490-2,576
84	First Aid Attendant.............................	1,922-1,980-2,036
85	Foreman (Master Attendant's Branch)..................	3,402-3,486-3,572
86	Foreman (Materials Handling)......................	3,316-3,402-3,486
87	Foreman of Transport (Naval Stores)..................	3,316-3,402-3,486
88	Foreman Store Artisan...........................	3,060-3,146-3,230
89	Foreman (Storehouse and Laboratory), Grade " A "	3,572-3,658-3,742-3,828
90	Foreman (Storehouse and Laboratory), Grade " B "	3,316-3,402-3,486
91	Foreman (Storehouse and Laboratory), Grade " C "	3,060-3,146-3,230
92	Foreman of Trades, Grade 1.......................	2,974-3,060-3,146
93	Foreman of Trades, Grade 2.......................	3,402-3,486-3,572

Third Schedule—continued

Annual Salary of Certain Persons Employed at Naval Establishments—continued

First Column	Second Column	Third Column
Item number	Designation of position	Rate or scale of rates of annual salary in dollars
94	Foreman of Trades, Grade 3...................	3,658-3,742-3,828
95	Foreman of Trades, Grade 4...................	3,914-4,000
96	Foreman of Trades, Grade 5...................	4,256
97	Inspection Assistant, Grade 1 (Central Storekeeping)	2,036-2,122-2,206-2,292
98	Inspection Assistant, Grade 2 (Central Storekeeping)	2,320-2,406-2,490
99	Inspecting Officer (Central Storekeeping)..........	3,146-3,260-3,372-3,486
100	Laboratory Attendant........................	1,808-1,866-1,922-1,980-2,036-2,094-2,150
101	Laboratoryman............................	2,604-2,690-2,776
102	Leading Examiner..........................	3,088-3,174
103	Line Foreman, Grade 1......................	2,706
104	Motor Driver.............................	2,036-2,094-2,150-2,206
105	Oil Fuel Installation Attendant..................	2,604-2,690-2,776
106	Photographer.............................	2,378-2,462-2,548-2,632-2,718-2,804
107	Principal Technical Officer....................	5,514-5,696-5,878
108	Senior Armament Artificer....................	2,746-2,832
109	Senior Assistant Inspecting Officer (Central Storekeeping)	2,946-3,032-3,116
110	Senior Chart Corrector.......................	2,434-2,520-2,604-2,690-2,776
111	Senior Drafting Officer, Grade 1................	4,236-4,388-4,540
112	Senior Drafting Officer, Grade 2................	4,722-4,906-5,088
113	Senior Examiner, Grade 1.....................	2,576-2,662-2,746
114	Senior Examiner, Grade 2.....................	2,746-2,832-2,918
115	Senior Examiner (Trades).....................	2,576-2,662-2,746
116	Senior Inspecting Officer (Central Storekeeping).....	3,742-3,856
117	Senior Motor Mechanic......................	2,632-2,718
118	Senior Store Tradesman......................	2,718
119	Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2..............	3,828-3,914
120	Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 3..............	4,084
121	Senior Technical Officer, Grade 1...............	4,236-4,388-4,540
122	Senior Technical Officer, Grade 2...............	4,722-4,906-5,088
123	Senior Technical Officer, Grade 3...............	5,148-5,332-5,514
124	Senior Technician..........................	2,890-2,974-3,060
125	Store Artisan.............................	2,206-2,292-2,378-2,462
126	Storehouse Assistant, Grade 1..................	1,952-2,008-2,064 2,122
127	Storehouse Assistant, Grade 2..................	2,178-2,236
128	Storehouseman .. .. .. ..	2,604-2,690-2,776
129	Stores Transport Officer .. .. ..	3,002
130	Superintending Foreman (Storehouses and Laboratories)	4,000
131	Supervising Examiner.......................	3,402-3,516-3,630
132	Supervising Technician, Grade 1................	3,486-3,572
133	Supervising Technician, Grade 2................	3,658-3,742-3,828
134	Supervising Technician, Grade 3................	3,914-4,000
135	Supervising Technician, Grade 4................	4,084-4,170
136	Supervisor of Apprentices....................	3,914-4,000
137	Supervisor (Chart Depot).....................	3,260-3,360-3,462
138	Supervisor (Dockyard Surgery) .................	2,206-2,264-2,320-2,378
139	Supervisor (Plan Printing and Photography).........	2,726-2,786
140	Technical Assistant, Grade 1...................	1,980-2,036-2,142-2,244-2,344-2,446-2,548
141	Technical Assistant, Grade 2...................	2,650-2,752-2,852-2,954-3,056-3,158
142	Technical Instructor, Grade 2..................	3,316-3,402-3,486-3,572-3,658-3,742
143	Technical Officer, Grade 1....................	3,260-3,360-3,462-3,564-3,666

Third Schedule—continued

Annual Salary of Certain Persons Employed at Naval Establishments—continued

First Column	Second Column	Third Column
Item number	Designation of position	Rate or scale of rates of annual salary in dollars
144	Technical Officer, Grade 2.......................	3,768-3,920-4,072
145	Technician.................................	2,292-2,378-2,462-2,548-2,632-2,718
146	Yard Transport Officer.........................	2,604-2,690-2,776

Part II.—Positions Occupied Only by Female Persons

First Column	Second Column	Third Column
Item number	Designation of position	Rate or scale of rates of annual salary in dollars
147	Computing Assistant...........................	1,662-1,720-1,776-1,834-1,890-1,976-2,060
148	Senior Sister................................	2,032-2,088-2,146
149	Sister (Industrial).............................	1,946-2,032-2,118

FOURTH SCHEDULE

Regulation 43 (14.)

SALARIES OF CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED AT NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS

First Column	Second Column	Third Column	Fourth Column
Designation of position	Age of person	Rate of annual salary in dollars for male person	Rate of annual salary in dollars for female person
1. Assistant, Grade 1; Assistant (Armament); Assistant (Photography); Assistant (Plan Printing), Grade 1;	Under 17 years......	932	..
	17 years..........	1,100	..
	18 years..........	1,330	..
Junior Inspection Assistant (Central Storekeeping); Laboratory Attendant; Storehouse Assistant, Grade 1	19 years..........	1,560	..
	20 years..........	1,734	..
			..
2. Technical Assistant, Grade 1...........	Under 17 years......	1,042	..
	17 years..........	1,182	..
	18 years..........	1,402	..
	19 years..........	1,628	..
	20 years..........	1,884	..
3. Cadet Engineer; Cadet Naval Architect; Trainee Engineer; Trainee Naval Architect	Under 18 years......	1,350	..
	18 years..........	1,562	..
	19 years..........	1,788	..
	20 years..........	2,064	..
4. Chart Assistant...................	Under 17 years	932	852
	17 years..........	1,100	984
	18 years..........	1,330	1,110
	19 years..........	1,560	1,246
	20 years..........	1,734	1,348

Fourth Schedule—continued

Salaries or Certain Persons Employed at Naval Establishments—continued

First Column	Second Column	Third Column	Fourth Column
Designation of position	Age of person	Rate of annual salary in dollars for male person	Rate of annual salary in dollars for female person
5. Chart Corrector; Drafting Assistant, Grade 1	Under 17 years........	1,042	984
	17 years.............	1,182	1,116
	18 years.............	1,402	1,252
	19 years ............	1,628	1,390
	20 years.............	1,884	1,534
6. Computing Assistant.................	Under 17 years........	..	984
	17 years.............	..	1,116
	18 years.............	..	1,252
	19 years.............	..	1,390
	20 years.............	..	1,534

Amendments in relation to decimal currency.

10. The Naval Establishments Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

THE SCHEDULE

Regulation 10.

AMENDMENTS IN RELATION TO DECIMAL CURRENCY

Provision amended	Omit—	Insert—
Regulation 23...........	Twenty pounds	Forty dollars
Regulation 25 (3.)........	two pounds	Four dollars
Regulation 25 (6.)........	Fifty pounds	One hundred dollars
Regulation 43 (2.)........	Thirty pounds	Sixty dollars
Regulation 43 (3.)........	One hundred and fifty-four pounds	Four hundred and two dollars
Regulation 43a..........	Forty-five pounds	Ninety dollars
Regulation 46 (13.).......	Two thousand four hundred and fifty pounds	Five thousand three hundred and fifty-two dollars
Regulation 50 (1.)........	Two thousand four hundred and fifty pounds	Five thousand three hundred and fifty-two dollars
Regulation 50 (4.)........	two shillings	Twenty cents
Regulation 68 (4.)........	10s. 6d.	One dollar and five cents
	be £1 1s.	be Two dollars and ten cents
	than £1 1s.	than Two dollars and ten cents
Regulation 83 (1.)........	£1,070	Two thousand five hundred and forty-eight dollars
Regulation 102..........	Twenty pounds	Forty dollars

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra

Overview

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, through its subsidiary legislation in the form of the Naval Establishments Regulations, primarily governs the employment conditions, pay, and allowances for personnel within the Royal Australian Navy. These regulations were enacted to provide a structured framework for the administration and operational efficiency of naval personnel. The Regulations were amended in 1966 to align with the introduction of decimal currency in Australia, reflecting the transition from the old £sd system to the new dollar and cent system. The amendments cover various aspects, including pay scales, allowances, and other financial benefits for naval personnel. The enactment of these regulations by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, underscores the legislative commitment to ensuring that the Navy's human resources are managed effectively and fairly. The policy objective behind these amendments is to ensure that the financial provisions within the Naval Establishments Regulations are clear, up-to-date, and reflective of the contemporary economic environment.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 93, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, amends the Naval Establishments Regulations to reflect changes in currency from pounds, shillings, and pence to dollars and cents. The amendments apply to various aspects of naval personnel remuneration and allowances, including rates of pay, increments, salary variation, meal allowances, removal of furniture, travelling allowances, and allowances for officers working within defined districts. The regulations primarily affect personnel employed at naval establishments across Australia, overseen by the Commonwealth government. Part VII of the Naval Establishments Regulations, concerning apprentices, is repealed, and certain schedules are updated to reflect the new currency values. This regulatory change ensures that naval personnel compensation remains current and consistent with national currency standards.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1965, particularly in Regulation 3, omit Part VII, which previously covered apprentices (Regulations 84-100), effectively repealing these provisions. In Regulation 4, sub-regulation (6) of Regulation 43 is amended to ensure that any alteration in the rate or scale of rates applicable to a person's position does not affect the date from which they are entitled to receive an increment of salary, unless the Naval Board determines otherwise. Regulation 44 is repealed, which previously dealt with variations in salary. Regulation 47 modifies the meal allowance, changing the rate from Ten shillings to One dollar and twenty-five cents, effective from 14 February 1966. Regulation 73 revises the allowance for the removal of furniture based on the salary or wages of the person, with new rates replacing the old ones. Regulation 75 updates the rates of travelling allowance based on the salary or maximum salary of the position, distinguishing between capital cities and other locations, effective from 14 February 1966. Regulation 76 amends the allowance for officers working within defined districts, changing the rates based on the period of continuous residence at a temporary station. These Regulations impose obligations on the parties governed by them, primarily focusing on updating salary scales, allowances, and other monetary provisions to align with the decimal currency system in Australia. The amendments ensure that all financial aspects are clearly defined and updated to reflect the new currency. The obligations extend to ensuring that the changes are applied correctly and consistently across all relevant positions within the Naval Establishments. Any breach of these Regulations may lead to financial discrepancies or misapplications of allowances and salaries, potentially resulting in civil consequences such as financial corrections or reimbursements. While the Regulations do not explicitly state criminal penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to these updated provisions could lead to administrative actions or disciplinary measures within the Naval Establishments. The maximum penalties, if applicable, are not specified in the text but would be determined by the Naval Board or relevant authorities in the event of significant breaches.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Commencement Provisions; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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