STATUTORY RULES.
1951. No. 140.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1949.*
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 1910-1949.
Dated this first day of November, 1951.
J. NORTHCOTT
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations.†
Rates of travelling allowances.
1. Regulation 75 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the table contained in sub-regulation (1) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where Maximum Standard Salary of Position is | Allowance Capital Cities. | Allowance Other than Capital Cities. |
Male. | Female. | First Twenty-one Days’ Residence. | After Twenty-one Days’ Residence. | First Twenty-one Days’ Residence. | After Twenty-one Days’ Residence. |
Married. | Unmarried. | Married. | Unmarried. |
| | Per day. | Per week. | Per week. | Per day. | Per week. | Per week. |
| | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
Officers. |
£416 and under | £354 and under | 26 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
£417 to £980 | £335 to £918 | 30 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 77 | 0 |
£981 to £1,471 | £919 to £1,409 | 36 | 0 | 161 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 84 | 0 |
£1,472 and over | £1,410 and over | 40 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 161 | 0 | 91 | 0 |
Employees. |
.. | .. | 26 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1951.
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, 181 and 414; 1944, Nos. 97, 142 and 183; 1947, Nos. 136 and 139; 1948, No. 42; .1949, No. 64; and 1951, Nos. 76, 87 and .
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Allowances to officers working within defined districts.
2. Regulation 76 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the Table contained in sub-regulation (1) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where Maximum Standard Salary of Position is— | Where the Period of Continuous Residence at a Temporary Station is— |
Male. | Female. | Less than Three Weeks. | Three Weeks or more. |
Married Person. | Unmarried Person. |
First Week. | After first Week. |
| | Per day. | Per week. | Per week. | Per week. |
| | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
£416 and under.... | £354 and under.... | 24 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
Over £416....... | Over £354....... | 26 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 77 | 0 |
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Commencement.
3. Regulations 1 and 2 of these regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of June, 1951.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1949 was enacted to provide for the defence of the Commonwealth and its territories by means of a naval force. The Act was introduced to address the need for a structured and regulated approach to the management and operations of the Royal Australian Navy, including the establishment of naval bases, the acquisition of ships and equipment, and the administration of personnel. The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1949, as made in 1951, were introduced by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These regulations were designed to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically to adjust the rates of travelling allowances and allowances to officers working within defined districts to ensure they remain in line with the cost of living and operational needs. The policy objective behind these amendments was to provide fair and adequate compensation to naval personnel for their travel and residence expenses, thereby supporting the effective functioning and morale of the naval force.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1949 primarily govern the financial allowances for officers and employees within the naval establishment. These regulations apply to personnel within the Australian naval force, including officers and employees, and their entitlements for allowances based on their salary brackets and marital status. The regulations cover both capital cities and other locations, adjusting allowances accordingly. The application of these regulations is nationwide, reflecting the federal nature of the legislation. Subordinate instruments may further specify or modify these regulations, extending or restricting their application as necessary. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text provided, but allowances vary based on the conditions such as the length of residence at a particular location and the maximum standard salary of the position.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations involve the amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically Regulations 75 and 76. Regulation 75 (1) revises the table for travelling allowances for officers and employees, providing different allowances based on the maximum standard salary of their position, whether they are married or unmarried, and the number of days they have resided in a particular location (section 1). Regulation 76 (1) similarly revises the table for allowances to officers working within defined districts, with different allowances based on the maximum standard salary of their position, their marital status, and the length of their continuous residence at a temporary station (section 2). These changes aim to adjust the financial support provided to naval personnel according to their specific circumstances and duties.
The Regulations impose certain obligations on the parties they govern, namely the officers and employees of the naval defence forces. They must adhere to the revised allowances and rates as outlined in the amended Regulations 75 and 76. The changes require them to submit appropriate documentation and claims for allowances based on their salary, marital status, and length of residence, ensuring that they receive the correct financial support as stipulated by the updated tables. This adherence to the revised allowances is essential for the smooth functioning of the naval defence forces and the fair treatment of its personnel.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach of these Regulations mentioned in the text. However, it is reasonable to assume that failure to comply with the allowances and requirements outlined in the Regulations could lead to administrative consequences, such as delays in the processing of allowance claims or potential disciplinary action for non-compliance. It is essential for officers and employees to adhere to the provisions of the Regulations to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the naval defence forces.