Naval Financial Regulations 1926 (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1936 No. 40, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, was enacted by the Governor-General in Council, addressing the need to update the existing regulations concerning the supply of certain items to naval personnel. This legislative instrument was published in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1936 and includes an amendment to Regulation 119 of the Naval Financial Regulations. The policy objective of this regulation was to allow for the supply of spectacles and other items of a permanent nature to personnel, a change from the previous restriction that these items could only be supplied under certain conditions. The regulation also re-numbers sub-regulation (2) to become regulation "119a", reflecting the amendments and ensuring that the regulatory framework remains current and relevant to the needs of the naval service.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1936, No. 40, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, pertains to amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations, specifically Regulation 119, concerning the supply of spectacles and other items of a permanent nature. This regulation applies to the Department of Defence and its personnel, ensuring that items of a permanent nature can be supplied, which was previously restricted. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby affecting all territories and states under federal jurisdiction. This legislative instrument does not specify exclusions or exemptions but modifies existing provisions to allow for a broader range of supplies within the naval sector. The application of these regulations may be further detailed or restricted through subordinate instruments that may be issued under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.

Key Provisions

The key provision of this Statutory Rule is the amendment of Regulation 119 of the Naval Financial Regulations (Regulation 1). This amendment allows for the supply of spectacles and other items of a permanent nature, rather than limiting the supply to only those items that are temporary (Regulation 1(a)). Additionally, sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 119 has been re-numbered as Regulation 119a (Regulation 1(b)). The entities governed by this Act, primarily the Department of Defence and other relevant authorities, must comply with the amended regulations. This includes ensuring that items of a permanent nature are supplied as required, rather than restricting supply to temporary items only. The re-numbering of sub-regulation (2) to Regulation 119a may also require updating of internal systems, documentation, and procedures to reflect the change in numbering. There are no specific offences, penalties, or consequences outlined in this Statutory Rule for breach of the amended regulations. However, any failure to comply with the amended regulations could potentially lead to administrative or disciplinary action within the Department of Defence or other relevant authorities. The maximum penalties would depend on the specific nature and severity of the breach, as well as any applicable internal policies or procedures. It is important to note that the absence of specific penalties in this Statutory Rule does not necessarily mean that there are no consequences for non-compliance; rather, it may indicate that the consequences are to be determined by other means, such as internal policies or procedures.