Naval Financial Regulations 1926 (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1930, No. 88, represents a legislative instrument under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, enacted to make various amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations. This regulatory amendment was made to address specific financial and administrative issues within the Royal Australian Navy, such as the allowances and allowances for interpreters and other personnel. The Deputy of the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, authorised these regulations to come into operation immediately unless otherwise specified. The policy objective of these amendments was to streamline and update the administrative practices within the Navy, ensuring that they align with contemporary requirements and standards.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1930, No. 88, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, introduce amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations, affecting the compensation and allowances for certain personnel within the Royal Australian Navy. The regulations apply to officers and members of the Permanent Naval Forces, including those of sea-going units, and to the broader naval force which includes the auxiliary services. These regulations pertain specifically to the financial aspects of their employment, including allowances, pay, and other monetary entitlements. The amendments modify the allowances for interpreters, update the allowances for chaplains, and redefine the pay structure for certain officers, particularly those who are married or have children. These changes take effect from 31st March 1930 and are applicable throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring consistency across all states and territories. No specific exclusions or exemptions are outlined in these regulations, which are effective immediately unless otherwise specified.

Key Provisions

The main sections of these regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 introduce amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations, specifically targeting the roles and allowances for interpreters, chaplaincy-related payments, and payments for married officers and auxiliary services members. Regulation 45 sub-regulation (41) is altered to change the appointment and allowance terms for interpreters from "Clerks" and "nominal" to "Secretary" and "normal," respectively (Regulation 1). Regulation 46 is amended to specify allowances and the establishment of interpreters in the Royal Australian Navy, with particular attention to Japanese, Russian, Dutch, German, Italian, and French interpreters (Regulation 2). Regulation 50 sub-regulation (9) is amended to omit any reference to the Chaplain, replacing it with the Naval Board in relevant contexts (Regulation 3). Regulation 140 is modified to update the sub-regulation (2) to include additional references and to insert new terms in sub-regulation (7) that pertain to officers of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) and the Naval Board (Regulation 4). Lastly, Regulation 141 is updated to change the term from "Married" to "Marriage" in sub-regulation (1) and to specify that for members of the Auxiliary Services, only Active Pay and Child Endowment are considered as pay (Regulation 5). These regulations impose several obligations and requirements on the parties governed by them. The changes in Regulation 45 sub-regulation (41) require the Secretary to ensure that the normal allowances for interpreters are correctly applied. Regulation 46 sets specific criteria and numbers for the establishment of interpreter appointments within the Royal Australian Navy, which must be adhered to by the Naval Board. Regulation 50 sub-regulation (9) necessitates that any payments or allowances previously directed to the Chaplain are now to be managed by the Naval Board. Regulation 140 introduces new terms and references that officers of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) and the Naval Board must use when dealing with financial matters. Finally, Regulation 141 outlines specific payments that are considered as pay for members of the Auxiliary Services, which must be acknowledged and processed accordingly by relevant authorities. The legislation does not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, failure to comply with these regulations could potentially lead to administrative or financial discrepancies within the Royal Australian Navy's financial operations, which could result in disciplinary actions or other administrative penalties as deemed appropriate by the Naval Board or other relevant authorities. The precise nature and extent of any penalties would be determined in accordance with the internal rules and procedures of the Royal Australian Navy or other relevant governing bodies.