Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1961. No. 6.

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 10th

day of January , 1961.

DUNROSSIL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for the Navy.

NAVAL FINANCIAL (CITIZEN FORCES) REGULATIONS.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations.

Application of Regulations.

2. These Regulations apply notwithstanding anything contained in any other Regulations in force under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 making provision for or in relation to the rates of pay of members of the Citizen Naval Forces.

Definitions.

3. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“man” means a male person serving in the Citizen Naval Forces and holding a rating of or below that of Chief Petty Officer;

“officer” includes an officer of the Special Duties List and a subordinate officer;

“rank” includes acting rank and relative rank;

“rating” includes acting rating and relative rating;

“the Naval Board” means the Board of Administration for the Naval Forces called the Naval Board and constituted under section 7 of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952.

Rates of pay— Officers.

4. The daily rate of active pay payable to an officer of the Citizen Naval Forces is the rate specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations in relation to the rank that the officer holds and the branch or list in which the officer is included.

Rates of pay—Men.

5. The daily rate of active pay payable to a man of the Citizen Naval Forces is the rate specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations in relation to the rating that the man holds and the branch in which the man is included.

Members serving in Permanent Naval Forces.

6. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, a member of the Citizen Naval Forces who is serving in a vacancy in the Establishment of the Permanent Naval Forces shall be paid active pay and allowances at the rates that would be payable under the Naval Financial Regulations if he were a member of the Permanent Naval Forces.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th January, 1961.

9350/60.—Price 3d. 10/9.12.1960.

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE.

Regulation 4.

Rates of Active Pay—Officers of Citizen Naval Forces.

Part 1.—General and Supplementary Lists and Instructor, Naval Ordnance Design and Inspection and Medical and Dental Branches other than Surgeon Lieutenants and Surgeon Lieutenants (D).

Rank.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Midshipman..................................................	1	12	11
Acting Sub-Lieutenant...........................................	2	9	6
Sub-Lieutenant................................................	2	17	3
Lieutenant...................................................	3	8	1
Lieutanent-Commander..........................................	4	18	3
Commander..................................................	6	7	6
Captain.....................................................	7	17	2

Part 2.—Special Duties List.

Rank.	Rate per day
	£	s.	d.
Sub-Lieutenant (S.D.)...........................................	3	15	1
Lieutenant (S.D.)..............................................	4	2	1
Lieutenant-Commander (S.D.)......................................	4	11	1
Commander (S.D.).............................................	6	7	6

Part 3.—Chaplains.

Rank.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Chaplain....................................................	3	18	9

Part 4.—Surgeon Lieutenant and Surgeon Lieutenant (D)

Rank.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Surgeon Lieutenant and Surgeon Lieutenant (D)..........................	3	16	6

SECOND SCHEDULE.

Regulation 5.

Rates of Active Pay—Men of the Citizen Naval Forces.

Part 1.—Seaman Branch, Regulating Branch, Communication Branch, Engineering Mechanic Branch, Writer Branch, Stores Branch, Sick Berth Branch, Musician Branch, Butcher Branch, Sailmaker Branch, Cook Branch, Steward Branch, Naval Air Mechanic Branch, Naval Airman Branch, Naval Airman Fitter Branch, Printer Branch, Electrical Branch, Dental Assistant Branch.

Rating or Relative Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Recruit (Seaman)..............................................	1	12	11
Ordinary Seaman..............................................	1	16	1
Able Seaman.................................................	2	1	7
Leading Seaman...............................................	2	8	3
Petty Officer.................................................	2	15	6
Chief Petty Officer.............................................	3	4	1

Part 2.—Engineroom Artificer Branch, Electrical Artificer Branch, Ordnance Artificer Branch, Aircraft Artificer Branch or the Naval Shipwright Branch.

Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Recruit (Artificer Fifth Class)......................................	2	4	3
Artificer Fifth Class.............................................	2	4	3
Recruit (Acting Artificer Fourth Class)................................	2	12	10
Acting Artificer Fourth Class......................................	2	12	10
Artificer Fourth Class...........................................	2	12	10
Artificer Third Class............................................	2	18	10
Artificer Second Class...........................................	3	1	6
Artificer First Class.............................................	3	4	2
Chief Artificer................................................	3	6	10

Part 3.—Mechanician Branch or Aircraft Mechanician Branch.

Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Acting Mechanician Second Class ...................................	2	15	6
Mechanician Second Class........................................	2	15	6
Mechanician First Class..........................................	2	18	10
Chief Mechanician.............................................	3	6	10

Second Schedule—continued.

Part 4.—Blacksmith Branch, Plumber Branch, Painter Branch, Joiner Branch, Motor Mechanic Branch or Dental Mechanic Branch.

Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Recruit (Artisan Fifth Class).......................................	2	1	7
Artisan Fifth Class.............................................	2	1	7
Recruit (Acting Artisan Fourth Class).................................	2	7	0
Acting Artisan Fourth Class.......................................	2	7	0
Artisan Fourth Class............................................	2	7	0
Artisan Third Class.............................................	2	11	7
Artisan Second Class............................................	2	15	6
Artisan First Class..............................................	2	18	6
Chief Artisan.................................................	3	4	1

Part 5.—Naval Airman (Aircrew) Branch.

Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Pilot or Observer Second Class.....................................	3	9	7
Pilot or Observer First Class.......................................	3	15	9

Part 6.—Constable of the Naval Dockyard Police who entered at a time specified in, and otherwise in accordance with, sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 36 of the Naval Financial Regulations.

Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Constable...................................................	2	1	7

Part 7.—Member of the Naval Dockyard Police who entered at a time specified in, and otherwise in accordance with, sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 37 of the Naval Financial Regulations.

Rating.	Rate per day.
	£	s.	d.
Constable...................................................	2	8	3
Sergeant Second Class...........................................	3	4	1
Sergeant First Class.............................................	3	5	5

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

Overview

The Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations, 1961, were enacted to provide a clear and detailed framework for the rates of pay of members of the Citizen Naval Forces, superseding any previous regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. The enactment was authorised by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and aimed to address inconsistencies and gaps in the existing pay structure for Citizen Naval Forces personnel. These regulations ensure that all eligible members receive fair and equitable pay based on their rank, rating, and the specific branch in which they serve. The policy objective is to maintain morale and efficiency within the Citizen Naval Forces by providing transparent and consistent remuneration guidelines.

Scope and Application

The Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations 1961 are made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 and apply to members of the Citizen Naval Forces, including officers and enlisted personnel, regardless of their rank or rating. These Regulations cover the rates of pay for officers and men within the Citizen Naval Forces, specifying daily active pay rates based on rank and rating, as detailed in the First and Second Schedules respectively. The application of these Regulations is exclusive to the Citizen Naval Forces and does not extend to members of the Permanent Naval Forces unless they are filling a vacancy in the Permanent Naval Forces, in which case they are entitled to pay and allowances as per the Naval Financial Regulations for Permanent Naval Forces. These Regulations apply nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia and do not contain specific exclusions but rather delineate conditions under which certain members may receive pay and allowances. Any modifications or extensions to the application of these Regulations can be made through subordinate instruments under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952.

Key Provisions

The Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations, as referenced in Statutory Rule 1961 No. 6, outline the financial provisions for members of the Citizen Naval Forces under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. Section 4 specifies the daily rates of active pay for officers in the Citizen Naval Forces, with rates detailed in the First Schedule, categorised by rank and branch. Similarly, Section 5 details the daily rates for enlisted personnel, with specifics in the Second Schedule, also categorised by rating and branch. Section 6 ensures that members of the Citizen Naval Forces serving in the Permanent Naval Forces are compensated at rates equivalent to those of the Permanent Naval Forces, as per the Naval Financial Regulations. These Regulations impose clear obligations on the Naval Board to ensure that officers and enlisted personnel are paid according to their rank and branch, as specified in the Schedules. The obligation extends to ensuring that any member serving in a vacancy within the Permanent Naval Forces receives the correct pay and allowances. Furthermore, the Regulations require adherence to the rates and classifications set out in the First and Second Schedules, ensuring consistent and equitable pay practices across the Citizen Naval Forces. Breaches of these Regulations, while not explicitly detailed in the text, may lead to legal consequences under the broader Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. Potential penalties could include fines or other sanctions, although specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations themselves. Given the historical context of these Regulations, it is likely that any breaches would be subject to the general disciplinary and penal provisions of the Act, which may include both civil and criminal repercussions depending on the nature and severity of the breach.

Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Rates of Pay; Exemptions & Exclusions
Catchwords: Rates of Active Pay

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