STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 98.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1952.*
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 1910-1952.
Dated this thirtieth day of July, 1964.
E. W. WOODWARD
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) A. J. Forbes
Minister of State for the Army
for and on behalf of the
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations.†
Variation of salary.
1. 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. |
| £ |
Male officers or employees aged 21 years or over...................... | 185 |
Male officers or employees aged 20 years............................ | 167 |
Male officers or employees aged 19 years............................ | 138 |
Male officers or employees aged 18 years............................ | 111 |
Male officers or employees under 18 years of age...................... | 92 |
Female officers or employees aged 21 years or over..................... | 138 |
Female officers or employees aged 20 years.......................... | 133 |
Female officers or employees aged 19 years.......................... | 120 |
Female officers or employees aged 18 years.......................... | 102 |
Female officers or employees under 18 years of age..................... | 92 |
Application.
2. Regulation 44 of the Naval Establishments Regulations, as amended by the last preceding regulation, applies to salary payable to an officer or employee in respect of the twenty-fifth day of June, 1964, and any subsequent day.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 31st July, 1964.
† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 107, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 2, and see also Statutory Rules 1964, Nos. 2 and 20.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
7977/64.—Price 6d. 9/24.6.1964.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 98, enacted under the authority of the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, represent a legislative instrument designed to amend the Naval Establishments Regulations pursuant to the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. This regulation was introduced to address the need for updating the salary structures for officers and employees within the naval service. The policy objective underpinning these amendments is to ensure equitable and timely remuneration for the personnel involved in maintaining the nation's naval defence. By issuing these regulations, the Federal Executive Council and the relevant ministers aimed to implement necessary salary adjustments effective from the twenty-fifth day of June, 1964, thereby ensuring that the remuneration reflects the current economic conditions and the responsibilities associated with naval service roles.
Scope and Application
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 is a significant piece of legislation that governs the administration and operations of the Royal Australian Navy. This legislative instrument amends the Naval Establishments Regulations to adjust the salary of officers and employees within the naval service. Specifically, the amendments to Regulation 44 detail new salary rates based on age and gender, applicable from the 25th of June, 1964, onwards. The regulation is intended to govern the remuneration of personnel within the naval establishments, impacting all male and female officers and employees aged between 18 and 21 years, as well as those under 18 years. These amendments ensure that the salary structure is updated to reflect changes in the remuneration framework for the naval service. The legislative instrument applies nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring uniform application of the salary adjustments throughout the naval establishments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations, established under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, primarily involve the amendment of the Naval Establishments Regulations (section 1). Specifically, Regulation 44 is modified to include a new table detailing salary increases for various classes of officers and employees based on their age and gender. This amendment affects the amount of salary payable starting from 25 June 1964 and any subsequent days (section 2).
These Regulations impose clear obligations on the parties involved, namely the officers and employees of the naval establishment. The amendment to Regulation 44 requires that the new salary increases be applied to the appropriate categories of officers and employees. The new table provided in the Regulations specifies the exact amount of salary increase for each class of officer or employee, which must be adhered to when calculating and disbursing salaries from the specified date.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned within these Regulations. However, failure to comply with the amended salary provisions as outlined in Regulation 44 could potentially lead to disputes or claims regarding incorrect salary payments. It is essential that the appropriate authorities ensure adherence to the new salary structure to avoid any legal or administrative issues.