STATUTORY RULES.
1957. No. 31
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1952.*
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 1910-1952.
Dated this 28th
day of June, 1957.
W. J. SLIM
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. Regulation 2 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twenty-third day of May, 1957.
Variation of salary.
2. Regulation 44 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
First Column. | Second Column |
Class of Officer or Employee. | Amount of Increase. |
| Per annum. |
| £ |
Male officers or employees aged 21 years or over ..................... | 50 |
Male officers or employees aged 20 years........................... | 45 |
Male officers or employees aged 19 years........................... | 37 |
Male officers or employees aged 18 years........................... | 30 |
Male officers or employees under 18 years of age ..................... | 25 |
Female officers or employees aged 21 years or over .................... | 37 |
Female officers or employees aged 20 years ......................... | 36 |
Female officers or employees aged 19 years.......................... | 32 |
Female officers or employees aged 18 years ......................... | 27 |
Female officers or employees under 18 years of age .................... | 25 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 4th July, 1957.
† 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; 1951, Nos. 76, 87, 93 and 140; 1953, Nos. 14 and 95; 1954, No. 31; 1955, Nos. 12 and 46; and 1956, No. 132.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3045/57.—Price 3d. 9/31.5.1957.
Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 was enacted to provide for the establishment, maintenance, and organisation of the Australian Naval Defence Force. The Act aimed to fill the legislative gap in governing the operations and management of the naval defence force, ensuring it was adequately structured to protect Australia's maritime interests. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, with the objective of ensuring that the navy is effectively managed and resourced to meet national defence needs. The statutory instrument F1997B02428, dated 28th June 1957, outlines amendments to the Naval Establishments Regulations, including variations in salary for different classes of officers and employees, reflecting the evolving requirements and policies of the naval service.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, which are detailed in Statutory Rules 1957, No. 31, primarily apply to the officers and employees of the Naval Defence sector within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations amend the Naval Establishments Regulations by adjusting the salary increases for different classes of officers and employees based on age and gender. The regulations are applicable to both male and female officers or employees within the naval defence sector, distinguishing between various age groups to ensure equitable compensation. The amendments, which commenced on May 23, 1957, reflect a structured approach to remuneration tailored to the personnel involved. The geographic reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, affecting the naval personnel across Australia. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in the text provided, and while the regulations themselves do not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments, they operate within the framework established by the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1952.
Key Provisions
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 is supplemented by these Regulations, which primarily address the amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations (section 2). Specifically, Regulation 44 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is modified to revise the salary tables for various classes of officers and employees based on age and gender (section 2). The updated salary increments are detailed in a new table provided within the regulation.
The parties governed by these Regulations, which include male and female officers or employees within the naval establishment, must comply with the new salary structure as outlined in the amended Regulation 44. This includes ensuring that the appropriate salary increases are applied based on the individual’s age and gender, as per the newly inserted table.
Failure to comply with these Regulations could result in administrative or disciplinary actions against the responsible officers or entities. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the Regulations, breaches of such amendments can lead to financial discrepancies or dissatisfaction among employees, which may result in internal or external reviews and subsequent corrective measures.
The Regulations come into effect on 23 May 1957, as stated in Regulation 1. This commencement date ensures that the updated salary provisions are applied from the specified date, affecting all officers and employees from that point forward.
In summary, these Regulations amend the Naval Establishments Regulations to update salary increments for naval officers and employees. Compliance with these new provisions is mandatory, and any failure to adhere to the specified salary increases may lead to administrative consequences, though no explicit penalties are mentioned in the Regulations themselves.