Naval Establishments (Temporary Provisions) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1968 No.

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REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1968.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968.

Dated this twentieth day of September, 1968.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for the Navy.

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Amendment of the Naval Establishments (Temporary Provisions) Regulations†

The Naval Establishments (Temporary Provisions) Regulations are amended by adding at the end thereof the following regulations:—

Additional salary payable to Senior Armament Artificer and Senior Motor Mechanic.

“3.—(1.) A person who occupied a position specified in the first column of the following table during the whole or a part of the relevant period is, by virtue of this sub-regulation, entitled to be paid additional salary in respect of the relevant period of an amount equal to the amount by which the salary paid or payable to the person in respect of the relevant period under the Naval Establishments Regulations is less than the amount of salary that would have been payable to the person in respect of the relevant period if the person had, while he occupied the position, been entitled to be paid salary at the scale of rates specified in the second column of that table opposite to the designation of that position in the first column in lieu of the appropriate scale of rates specified in the Third Schedule to the Naval Establishments Regulations:—

First column

Second column

Designation of position

Scale of rates of annual salary

 

$

Senior Armament Artificer...........................................

3,185–3,273

Senior Motor Mechanic.............................................

2,971–3,059

“(2.) In the last preceding sub-regulation, ‘the relevant period’ means a period from and including the first day of February, 1968, to and including the day immediately before the commencement of the Naval Defence Act 1968.

Additional salary payable to certain Cadets and Trainees.

“4.—(1.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, a person who occupied a position of Cadet Engineer, Cadet Naval Architect, Trainee Engineer or Trainee Naval Architect during the whole or a part of the relevant period is, by virtue of this sub-regulation, entitled to be paid additional salary in respect of the relevant period of an amount equal to the amount by which the salary paid or

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on  1968.

† Statutory Rules 1968, No.

20616/68—Price 5c 10/26.8.1968


payable to the person in respect of the relevant period under the Naval Establishments Regulations is less than the amount of salary that would have been payable to the person in respect of the relevant period if the person had, while he occupied the position, been entitled to be paid annual salary at the following scale of rates in lieu of the appropriate scale of rates specified in the Third Schedule to the Naval Establishments Regulations:—

$2,325-$2,452-$2,579-$2,706-$2,833.

“(2.) A person who, during the whole or a part of the relevant period, occupied a position of Cadet Engineer, Cadet Naval Architect, Trainee Engineer or Trainee Naval Architect and was of an age specified in the first column of the following table is, by virtue of this sub-regulation, entitled to be paid additional salary in respect of the relevant period of an amount equal to the amount by which the salary paid or payable to the person in respect of the relevant period under the Naval Establishments Regulations is less than the amount of salary that would have been payable to the person in respect of the relevant period if the person had, while he occupied the position, been entitled to be paid salary at the rate of salary specified in the second column of that table opposite to that age in lieu of the appropriate annual rate specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Naval Establishments Regulations:—

First column

Second column

Age of person

Rate of annual salary

 

$

Under 18 years.........................................

1,468

18 years..............................................

1,711

19 years..............................................

1,971

20 years..............................................

2,206

“(3.) In the last two preceding sub-regulations, ‘the relevant period’ means a period from and including the twenty-ninth day of February, 1968, to and including the day immediately before the commencement of the Naval Defence Act 1968.”.

 

 

 

 

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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra

Overview

The Naval Defence Act 1968 was enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament to consolidate and amend existing laws relating to the defence of Australia by sea, particularly addressing the structure, administration, and operations of the Royal Australian Navy. This Act aimed to resolve inconsistencies and gaps in previous legislation, such as the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968, by providing a comprehensive legal framework that reflects contemporary needs and operational realities. The policy objective of the Act is to ensure that the Royal Australian Navy is adequately supported, organised, and resourced to fulfil its role in safeguarding Australia's maritime interests. Under the Act, various regulations were introduced, including amendments to existing provisions concerning the remuneration of personnel within the naval service. These amendments sought to rectify disparities in salary payments to specific categories of naval personnel, ensuring that they receive appropriate compensation reflective of their roles and responsibilities during a transitional period in naval operations.

Scope and Application

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1968 applies to personnel within the Australian Navy, specifically those in positions such as Senior Armament Artificer, Senior Motor Mechanic, Cadet Engineer, Cadet Naval Architect, Trainee Engineer, and Trainee Naval Architect. The Act, along with the accompanying regulations, provides for the payment of additional salary to these individuals for a specified period leading up to the commencement of the Naval Defence Act 1968. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of the Act is federal, applying throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act does not specify any exclusions or exemptions, but it does delineate the criteria for determining eligibility for additional salary based on the position held and age of the individual during the relevant period. The application of the Act can be further detailed and modified through subordinate instruments, such as the amendment of the Naval Establishments (Temporary Provisions) Regulations, as evidenced by the addition of new salary provisions in the given statutory rules.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislation pertain to the provision of additional salary for certain personnel within the Royal Australian Navy during a specified period. Specifically, Regulation 3 provides additional salary for Senior Armament Artificers and Senior Motor Mechanics, while Regulation 4 provides additional salary for Cadet Engineers, Cadet Naval Architects, Trainee Engineers, and Trainee Naval Architects. The additional salary is calculated based on the difference between the salary actually paid and the salary that would have been paid if they had been entitled to higher rates during the relevant period, which extends from 1 February 1968 to the day before the commencement of the Naval Defence Act 1968. These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved, particularly the Royal Australian Navy. The obligations include calculating the additional salary for eligible personnel and ensuring that the additional payments are made in accordance with the regulations. This entails reviewing the salaries of the affected personnel, determining the difference between their actual and potential salaries, and then making the necessary additional payments to rectify any discrepancies. The legislation does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach of these regulations. However, given the nature of statutory regulations, failure to comply with these provisions could potentially lead to legal repercussions. Such consequences might include administrative penalties, financial restitution for underpaid personnel, or other corrective actions as deemed appropriate by relevant authorities. The exact penalties would depend on the specific context and severity of the breach, but they could range from fines to more severe administrative sanctions.

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