Naval Financial Regulations 1926 (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1939. No. 131.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1939 AND THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1934.*

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 Defence, Act 1903-1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.

Dated this Twenty seventh day of October, 1939.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. A. STREET

Minister of State for Defence.

 

Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations.†

Special Allowances.

1.—(1.) Regulation 48 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting after sub-regulation (4) the following sub-regulation:—

No.

Allowance.

Rate per day.

“(4A)

Action Plotting Allowance (To one rating other than Seaman in a Destroyer when in full commission)             

s. d.

0  3”;

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (23) the rate “1s. 6d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “2s. 0d.”;

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1939.

—Fifty-third amendment.

† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 198, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 28, 59 and 102; 1928, Nos. 18, 49, 87 and 188; 1929, Nos. 35, 64. 90 and 136; 1930, Nos. 30, 88 and 153; 1931, Nos. 52 and 97; 1932, Nos. 32, 33, 78 and 89; 1933, Nos. 5, 50, 100 and 130; 1934, Nos. 32, 44, 58, 108 and 118; 1935, Nos. 6, 27, 86. 110 and 135; 1936, Nos. 40, 70, 77, 118 and 159; 1937, Nos. 5, 51 and 80; 1938, Nos. 17. 47, 66, 92, 116 and 121; and 1939, Nos. 28, 53, 70 and 71.

4995.—8/1.9.1939.—Price 3d.


(c) by inserting after sub-regulation (31) the following sub-regulations:—

No.

Allowance.

Rate per day.

 

 

s.

d.

“ (31a)

Quarters Rating, First Class............................

1

6

(31b)

Quarters Rating, Second Class (Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officer)

0

6

(31c)

Quarters Eating, Second Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

9

(3ld)

Quarters Rating, Third Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

3

(3le)

Layers Rating, First Class.............................

1

6

(31f)

Layers Rating, Second Class (Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officer)

0

6

(31g)

Layers Rating, Second Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

9

(31h)

Layers Rating, Third Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

1

3

(31i)

Control Rating, First Class.............................

1

6

(31j)

Control Rating, Second Class (Chief Petty Officer and Petty Office)

0

6

(3lk)

Control Rating, Second Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

9

(31l)

Control Rating, Third Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

3

(3lm)

Anti-aircraft Rating, First Class.........................

1

6

(31n)

Anti-aircraft Rating, Second Class (Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officer)

0

6

(31o)

Anti-aircraft Rating, Second Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

9

(31p)

Anti-aircraft Rating, Third Class (Leading Seaman and Able Seaman)

0

3”;

(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (53a) the rate “1s. 0d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “1s. 6d.”;

(e) by omitting from sub-regulation (56) the rate “1s. 6d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “1s. 9d.”;

(f) by omitting from sub-regulation (57b) the rate “1s. 0d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “1s. 6d.”;

(g) by omitting from sub-regulation (58) the rate “1s. 6d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “2s. 0d.”; and

(h) by inserting after sub-regulation (59) the following new sub-regulation:—

No.

Allowance.

Rate per day.

 

 

s.

d.

“ (59a)

Leading Torpedoman (Low Power).......................

1

0”.

(2.) Allowances at the rates prescribed in regulation 48 of the Naval Financial Regulations, as amended by this regulation, may be paid in respect of all duty performed on and from the fifteenth day of February, 1939.

Funerals—Seagoing personnel.

2. Regulation 145 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (4) the words “second-class railway warrants” and inserting in their stead the words “first-class railway warrants, not including sleeping berths”.

 

By Authority: L, F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1939 No. 131, enacted by the Governor-General, addresses the need for amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934. The problem this legislation aims to address includes updating various allowances for personnel in the naval service and ensuring that funeral expenses for seagoing personnel are adequately covered. The regulations amend the rates for several allowances and specify new allowances for duties performed from a certain date. Additionally, the changes update the class of railway warrants for funeral expenses, reflecting changes in travel standards and costs. The policy objective of these amendments is to ensure that the financial regulations governing the Australian Defence Force are current and reflective of the changing needs and standards of service personnel. The enacting body is the Parliament, acting through the Governor-General, ensuring that the amendments are authorised and implemented with appropriate oversight.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1939, No. 131, made under the Defence Act 1903-1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, applies to personnel within the Australian Naval Defence Force, including officers, ratings, and other service members. These regulations primarily govern financial allowances and benefits, such as special allowances and funeral arrangements for seagoing personnel. The regulations are applicable nationally, impacting all members of the naval force regardless of their location within Australia. The changes introduced in this statutory rule modify existing financial allowances and update certain rates, ensuring that personnel receive appropriate compensation for their duties. While the primary focus is on the financial aspects of naval service, the regulations also encompass other related conduct and transactions necessary for the administration of the naval force. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds but imply that the updated rates apply universally to eligible personnel.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this statutory rule primarily concern amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934. Regulation 48 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended to introduce new allowances, modify existing rates, and introduce new categories of allowances for various naval ratings (section 1). Specifically, sub-regulation (4A) introduces an Action Plotting Allowance for one specific rating in a Destroyer when in full commission. The rule also modifies existing rates, such as replacing "1s. 6d." with "2s. 0d." in sub-regulation (23) and adding new sub-regulations (31a to 31p) detailing allowances for different classes of ratings. Additionally, it alters the travel allowance for seagoing personnel's funerals, changing the type of railway warrants from "second-class" to "first-class, not including sleeping berths" (section 2). The obligations imposed by this statutory rule require compliance with the newly established or modified rates of allowances as outlined in the amended Naval Financial Regulations. Personnel within the naval service who fall under the categories specified in the amended regulations must ensure that they receive or are compensated according to the new rates. For instance, ratings specified under the new sub-regulations (31a to 31p) must be compensated according to the rates set out in these sub-regulations. Similarly, any travel allowances for funerals of seagoing personnel must now adhere to the provision that specifies the use of first-class railway warrants, excluding sleeping berths. The statutory rule also introduces potential consequences for non-compliance with the new regulations. While the document does not explicitly state the penalties for breach, it implies that adherence to these financial regulations is mandatory. Non-compliance could result in legal repercussions, as the regulations are made under the authority of the Defence Act 1903-1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934. Typically, such non-compliance might lead to administrative penalties or legal action under the relevant Acts, though the exact penalties are not detailed within this statutory rule.

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