STATUTORY RULES.
1922. No. 179.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.
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 1910-1918, to come into operation on and from 3rd December, 1921.
Dated this twentieth day of December, 1922.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
W. MASSY GREENE,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Naval Establishments Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1916, No. 243, as amended to present date.)
Regulation 67 is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—
Travelling Allowances.
“67. The following shall be the scale of travelling allowances:—
Salary. | Allowance. | Allowance after one week’s residence in the same place. | Allowance after two weeks’ residence in the same place. | Hourly Rate. |
From— | To— |
£ | £ | per day. | per day. | per day. | |
s. | d. | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. |
1,000 and | over | 22 | 6 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
751 | 999 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 | per week. | 1/24th of the daily allowance or 1/168th of the weekly allowance for each hour. |
3 | 10 | 0 |
601 | 750 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
501 | 600 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
310 | 500 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Under | 310 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 | |
Employees | .. | 12 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 | |
The scale of allowances applicable shall be increased as follows, when a person is on duty in the Capital City of a State other than that in which he ordinarily resides, provided that such increase shall not operate beyond a period of 28 days:—
Salary of £1,000 and over....................Daily allowance, 25s.
Salary under £1,000 and employees Ordinary rate plus one-fifth.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament, was introduced to provide a legal framework for the defence of Australia's maritime interests during and after the First World War. The Act allowed for the establishment and regulation of the Royal Australian Navy, including the management of naval personnel and the administration of allowances and benefits. The Regulations under this Act, specifically Statutory Rules 1922 No. 179, further detail the administration of travelling allowances for naval personnel, ensuring these allowances are fairly and systematically applied, with specific increases for personnel stationed in capital cities other than their home state for up to 28 days. This legislative instrument was designed to provide clear guidelines for the equitable treatment of naval staff in relation to their travel expenses.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 govern the travelling allowances for personnel within the naval defence sector. These regulations specifically apply to individuals and employees within the naval defence force who are required to travel for official duties. The allowances are structured based on the salary brackets of the personnel and are further differentiated based on the duration of residence at a location. Notably, the regulations provide an increased allowance when a person is on duty in a capital city different from their ordinary residence, with the increased rate applying for a maximum of 28 days. These regulations have a Commonwealth jurisdiction and extend to all states and territories within Australia, ensuring uniformity in allowances across the nation. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, implying that all eligible personnel within the naval defence sector are subject to these provisions. Subordinate instruments may further detail or amend the application of these allowances, although the primary statutory rules set forth the initial framework.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 primarily revolve around the amendment of the travelling allowances for naval personnel (Regulation 67). This regulation replaces the previous scale of allowances and establishes a new structure based on the salary of the personnel and the duration of their residence in a particular place (Regulation 67). The allowances are categorised into three groups: those who earn £1,000 and over, those who earn less than £1,000, and employees. The daily allowance increases based on the length of time spent in a capital city outside of their ordinary residence, with a cap of 28 days (Regulation 67).
These regulations impose specific obligations on naval personnel and employees regarding their entitlement to travel allowances. Personnel earning £1,000 and over receive a daily allowance of 22 shillings and 6 pence, which decreases to 12 shillings and 6 pence after one week and 7 shillings and 6 pence after two weeks in the same location. For those earning less than £1,000, the daily allowance starts at 19 shillings and 9 pence, decreasing to 18 shillings after one week and 16 shillings and 6 pence after two weeks. Employees are entitled to 12 shillings and 6 pence daily, reducing to 10 shillings and 6 pence after one week and 11 shillings and 5 pence after two weeks (Regulation 67). Additionally, personnel on duty in a capital city other than their ordinary residence are entitled to an increased allowance for up to 28 days (Regulation 67).
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences mentioned for breach of these regulations in the provided text. However, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with these allowances could lead to administrative consequences such as financial discrepancies or disciplinary action under the broader framework of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918. As these regulations are statutory rules made under an Act of Parliament, breaches could potentially result in legal ramifications, although specific penalties are not outlined in the text.