Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1963. No.73.

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 Seventh day of August, 1963.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

(Sgd.) J.G. GORTON

Minister of State for the Navy.

AMENDMENTS OF THE NAVAL FINANCIAL (CITIZEN FORCES) REGULATIONS. †

Rates of pay—officers.

1. Regulation 8 of the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—

“(2.) The daily rate of active pay payable to a Chaplain of the Citizen Naval Forces is the rate specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations in relation to Chaplains.”.

Variation of active pay.

2. Regulation 9A of the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations is repealed.

First and Second Schedules.

3. The First and Second Schedules to the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations are repealed and the following schedules inserted in their stead:—

FIRST SCHEDULE.

Regulation 8.

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.

Rank.	Rate per Day.
	£	s.	d.
Midshipman	1	14	5
Acting Sub-Lieutenant ...................................................	2	15	4
Sub-Lieutenant ........................................................	3	3	11
Lieutenant, other than Surgeon Lieutenant and Surgeon Lieutenant (D)....................	3	16	0
Surgeon Lieutenant and Surgeon Lieutenant (D)...................................	4	5	4
Lieutenant-Commander ..................................................	5	9	6
Commander ..........................................................	7	1	8
Captain .............................................................	8	14	7

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th August, 1963.

† Statutory Rules 1961, No. 43, as amended by Statutory Rules 1961, No. 97; 1962, Nos. 18 and 81; and 1963, No. 2.

6607/63.—PRICE 3D. 9/26.7.1963.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

Part 2.—Special Duties List.

Rank.	Rate per Day.
	£	s.	d.
Sub-Lieutenant (S.D.)	4	3	9
Lieutenant (S.D.) .......................................................	4	11	6
Lieutenant-Commander (S.D.) ..............................................	5	1	6
Commander (S.D.) ......................................................	7	1	8

Part 3.—Chaplains.

Rank.	Rate per Day.
	£	s.	d.
Chaplain ............................................................	4	7	10

SECOND SCHEDULE.

Regulation 9.

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	14	5
Ordinary Seaman .......................................................	1	17	11
Able Seaman .........................................................	2	3	11
Leading Seaman .......................................................	2	11	3
Petty Officer ..........................................................	2	19	3
Chief Petty Officer .....................................................	3	8	8

Part 2.—Engine room 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	6	11
Artificer Fifth Class .....................................................	2	6	11
Recruit (Acting Artificer Fourth Class) ........................................	2	16	4
Acting Artificer Fourth Class ...............................................	2	16	4
Artificer Fourth Class ....................................................	2	16	4
Artificer Third Class ....................................................	3	2	11
Artificer Second Class ...................................................	3	5	10
Artificer First Class .....................................................	3	8	10
Chief Artificer ........................................................	3	11	9

SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.

Part 3.—Mechanician Branch or Aircraft Mechanician Branch.

Rating.	Rata par Day
	£	s.	d.
Acting Mechanician Second Class ...........................................	2	19	3
Mechanician Second Class	2	19	3
Mechanician First Class ..................................................	3	2	11
Chief Mechanician ......................................................	3	11	9

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

Rating.	Rata per Day.
	£	s.	d.
Recruit (Artisan Fifth Class) ...............................................	2	3	11
Artisan Fifth Class ......................................................	2	3	11
Recruit (Acting Artisan Fourth Class) .........................................	2	9	11
Acting Artisan Fourth Class ................................................	2	9	11
Artisan Fourth Class ....................................................	2	9	11
Artisan Third Class .....................................................	2	14	11
Artisan Second Class ....................................................	2	19	3
Artisan First Class ......................................................	3	2	7
Chief Artisan .........................................................	3	8	8

Part 5.—Naval Airman (Aircrew) Branch.

Rating.	Rate per Day.
	£	s.	d.
Pilot or Observer Second Class .............................................	3	13	8
Pilot or Observer First Class ...............................................	4	0	2

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.	Rata par Day.
	£	s.	d.
Constable ............................................................	2	3	11

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	11	3
Sergeant Second Class ...................................................	3	8	8
Sergeant First Class .....................................................	3	10	2

Application.

4.—(1.) This regulation applies in a case where an officer or a man of the Citizen Naval Forces has received or is entitled to receive active pay in accordance with the First or Second Schedule to the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations in respect of a day or part of a day in the period from and including the first day of July, 1963, to and including the day immediately preceding the commencement of this regulation.

(2.) The rate of active pay applicable under the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations during the period referred to in the last preceding sub-regulation shall, in a case to which this regulation applies, be increased by an amount equal to the amount by which that rate is less than the rate of active pay that would have been applicable if the amendments made by these Regulations had taken effect on the first day of July, 1963.

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

Overview

The Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations 1963, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, address the need to adjust and update the pay rates for officers and men of the Citizen Naval Forces. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aim to ensure that the remuneration of these personnel is aligned with prevailing standards and reflects any changes in rank or special duties. The policy objective behind these amendments is to maintain equitable compensation for service members, thereby supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the Citizen Naval Forces. The regulations cover a range of ranks and special duties, setting out new rates of active pay in detailed schedules, and ensuring that backdated payments are adjusted accordingly to reflect these changes.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 primarily apply to officers and men of the Citizen Naval Forces, who are entitled to receive active pay as per the First or Second Schedule to the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations. This regulation specifically concerns the adjustment of rates of active pay for these personnel from July 1, 1963, up until the commencement of this regulation. The regulation adjusts the daily rates of active pay, repealing and replacing previous rates with new ones specified in the schedules attached to these regulations. These amendments are applicable to all relevant officers and men who received or are entitled to receive active pay during the specified period. The regulation sets out detailed rates for various ranks and branches within the Citizen Naval Forces, ensuring that their pay is accurately reflected according to the new amendments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, primarily amend the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations to update the rates of active pay for officers and men of the Citizen Naval Forces (section 1). Specifically, sub-regulation 8(2) is added to specify the daily rate of active pay for a Chaplain of the Citizen Naval Forces, while sub-regulation 9A is repealed (section 2). The First and Second Schedules of the Naval Financial (Citizen Forces) Regulations are also repealed and replaced with new schedules that detail the updated rates of active pay for various ranks and ratings in different branches of the Citizen Naval Forces (section 3). These Regulations impose obligations on officers and men of the Citizen Naval Forces to adhere to the new rates of active pay as specified in the amended schedules. They also require that any applicable increases in pay due to these amendments be retroactively applied from July 1, 1963, to the date immediately preceding the commencement of these Regulations (section 4(1) and (2)). This means that any officers or men entitled to active pay during this period must receive an increment to their pay to reflect the new rates. Failure to comply with the requirements of these Regulations could result in civil or administrative penalties, although the specific consequences are not detailed within the text. The Regulations themselves do not explicitly state any criminal offences or penalties for non-compliance. However, given their nature and the context of being made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, any significant non-compliance might attract scrutiny and potential penalties under the overarching Act or related legislation. The Regulations focus primarily on financial adjustments and do not explicitly outline any civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance. However, it is reasonable to infer that adherence to the updated pay rates is crucial, and failure to comply could lead to disputes or legal actions under the broader framework of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 or other applicable laws. The text does not provide details on maximum penalties, but any breaches of pay regulations could potentially result in financial rectifications or other administrative actions.

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