STATUTORY RULES.
1957. No. 27.
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 14th day of June, 1957.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations.†
Other Cadet Midshipmen.
1. Regulation 29 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the words “Seven shillings and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “One pound”.
Rate of travelling allowance within Australia.
2. Regulation 201 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulations (4.) and (5.) and inserting in their stead the following sub-regulations:—
“(4.) Any place in the New Guinea area shall be deemed to be a capital city for the purpose of a member’s eligibility for travelling allowance in respect of his first twenty-one days’ residence in that place.
“(5.) If a member on detached duty resides continuously—
(a) for twenty-one days in the same place in the New Guinea area or in the capital city of Darwin; or
(b) for eight weeks in a place other than a place in the New Guinea area or the capital city of Darwin,
travelling allowance is not payable after the conclusion of that period except with the approval of the Naval Board and at such rates and subject to such conditions as the Naval Board determines.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27th June, 1957.
† Statutory Rules 1956, No. 88.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
2508/57.—Price 3d. 9/30.4.1957.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1957, No. 27, enacted under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, represent a legislative instrument made by the Governor-General in Council, aimed at amending the Naval Financial Regulations. This legislative instrument was introduced to address specific financial and administrative matters related to naval personnel. The regulations specifically revise allowances for cadet midshipmen and establish new rates and conditions for travelling allowances within Australia, particularly in relation to New Guinea and Darwin. The policy objective underpinning these amendments is to ensure that naval financial regulations are updated to reflect contemporary needs and circumstances, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of naval financial management.
The regulations were promulgated by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and they came into effect on 14 June 1957. These amendments were designed to bring clarity and precision to the financial entitlements of naval members, ensuring that allowances are fairly and accurately calculated in line with service requirements and operational contexts.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 apply to members of the Royal Australian Navy and any other person or entity that falls under the purview of the Act. These regulations specifically address amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations, focusing on financial allowances for Cadet Midshipmen and members on detached duty. The geographic reach of these regulations extends to areas within Australia, including the New Guinea area and the capital city of Darwin. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but they do set forth conditions and thresholds for the eligibility and payment of travelling allowances based on the duration and location of a member's residence. Additionally, the scope of application may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Naval Board.
Key Provisions
The main provisions of the Statutory Rules 1957 No. 27 involve amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. Regulation 29 is amended to change the allowance for Cadet Midshipmen from "Seven shillings and sixpence" to "One pound" (Regulation 1). Regulation 201 is also amended, altering the criteria for the eligibility of travelling allowance for members of the Navy. Specifically, it includes New Guinea areas as capital cities for the first 21 days of residence and adjusts the conditions for allowance payments after specified periods of residence in certain locations (Regulation 2).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations primarily focus on the financial aspects of Naval service. For Cadet Midshipmen, there is a clear specification of their financial allowance, which must now be paid at the rate of One pound (Regulation 1). For other members, the regulations require that travelling allowances are only payable under certain conditions. Specifically, if a member is on detached duty and resides in a specified location for a set period, they may not receive a travelling allowance unless approved by the Naval Board and under conditions set by them (Regulation 2).
Breaches of these financial regulations could lead to serious consequences. Although the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that failing to adhere to the specified allowances and conditions could result in disciplinary actions or other sanctions as prescribed by the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. The precise nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the internal regulations of the Naval Board.
These regulations aim to ensure that financial allowances are distributed fairly and only under the stipulated conditions. The amendments provide clarity and updated financial provisions for Cadet Midshipmen and other members of the Navy, reflecting the evolving needs and circumstances of naval operations. By clearly delineating the terms of allowance payments, the regulations help maintain order and accountability within the Naval service.