Naval Establishments Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 166, titled "Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966", was enacted to amend the existing Naval Establishments Regulations, particularly to adjust the scales of rates of annual salary for certain positions within the Navy. The Regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, highlighting the legislative authority vested in the Commonwealth government to enact such amendments. The policy objective, as implied, is to ensure that the remuneration of personnel within specific roles within the Navy is adjusted to reflect current standards and requirements, thereby maintaining fairness and competitiveness in the defence sector workforce. This legislative instrument aims to provide a structured update to the compensation framework for certain ranks and positions within the Navy, addressing any discrepancies in salary scales that may have arisen over time.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966, which were made in 1967, primarily affect personnel within the Naval Defence sector, specifically those in the roles of Films Officer, Films Editor, and various Assistant positions, including Assistant (Printing), Grade 3. These amendments to the Naval Establishments Regulations pertain to the remuneration and conditions of service for these roles, effective from specific dates mentioned within the regulations. The regulations provide detailed scales of rates of annual salary for each position, with specific commencement dates for the new scales. The amendments also address backdated salary entitlements for those who held these positions during certain periods, ensuring they receive appropriate compensation based on the revised scales. These regulations apply on a national level within Australia, as they are issued under Commonwealth authority. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text provided, and the application of these regulations is direct and does not rely on any subordinate instruments for extension or restriction of their scope.

Key Provisions

These Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966, primarily amend the Naval Establishments Regulations by modifying the salary scales for certain positions within the naval service. Specifically, they update the salary scales for Films Officers and Films Editors, as well as for various Assistant grades, including the addition of an Assistant (Printing), Grade 3 position (Regulation 1). The new salary scales apply to positions held on or after specified dates: 2 February 1967 for Films Officers and Films Editors, and 6 July 1967 for Assistants, Grade 1 to Grade 4 (Regulation 2). These changes ensure that personnel in these roles are compensated according to the revised rates. The Regulations impose specific obligations on the naval service and its personnel. For example, they mandate that the updated salary scales be applied to all individuals holding the specified positions from the effective dates mentioned. Furthermore, any personnel who held the positions of Films Officer or Films Editor during the transitional period from 20 June 1966 to 1 February 1967 are entitled to receive additional salary compensation if the amount they were paid during that period was less than what they would have earned under the new scales (Regulation 2(2)). This ensures that affected personnel are fairly compensated for any shortfall in their earnings during the transition period. Breaches of these Regulations may not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences within the provided text. However, under the general authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966, failure to comply with statutory regulations or to correctly apply salary scales could potentially lead to administrative actions, including financial rectifications or other corrective measures. While the specific penalties are not detailed in this excerpt, they could involve financial liabilities or administrative sanctions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities under the overarching Act.