Naval Financial Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1977 No. 91, enacted under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910, addresses specific administrative and procedural issues concerning the transport and accommodation of relatives of dangerously ill members within the naval force. The regulation aims to update and streamline existing provisions to ensure efficient and effective management of such situations. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and seeks to enhance the operational readiness and welfare provisions for naval personnel and their families. The policy objective is to ensure that the transport and accommodation needs of relatives of ill members are met promptly and appropriately, thereby supporting the overall well-being and morale of the naval force.

Scope and Application

This legislative instrument amends the Naval Financial Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910, specifically addressing the transport and accommodation of relatives of dangerously ill members. The regulation pertains to the personnel of the Royal Australian Navy and their families, impacting individuals who are members of the Navy and their relatives in cases of serious medical emergencies. The regulation is applicable nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia and is aimed at ensuring that the financial regulations governing the Navy adequately support the welfare of its members and their families. The regulation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions but rather focuses on amending existing provisions to enhance the support framework for ill Navy members and their relatives. The regulation may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which could provide additional details or specific conditions under which the amended regulation applies.

Key Provisions

The main sections of this Statutory Rules document pertain to the repeal of Regulation 141 of the Naval Financial Regulations, which was previously concerned with the transport and accommodation of relatives of dangerously ill members. The repeal is effective under the authority granted by the Naval Defence Act 1910 (section 21). This regulation was initially established to ensure that financial provisions were in place for the support of relatives of service personnel who were critically ill, ensuring they could travel and stay near their loved ones during such times. However, these provisions have now been removed, and any related financial obligations or entitlements under the repealed regulation no longer apply. The obligations and requirements previously imposed by Regulation 141 on the parties it governed, primarily the Department of Defence and the affected service members and their families, have been extinguished. The repealed regulation mandated specific financial support for the transport and accommodation of relatives of dangerously ill members, ensuring that the necessary financial resources were allocated and managed appropriately. With the repeal, these obligations no longer exist, and any previous requirements or entitlements under the regulation are no longer applicable. The Statutory Rules do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breach in relation to the repealed regulation. However, the repeal itself indicates a shift in policy or administrative approach, and any previous breaches or non-compliance with Regulation 141 would no longer be relevant. The repealed regulation did not specify maximum penalties for breaches, as it is now defunct. Instead, the focus is on the current and future compliance with any new or existing regulations that may replace or address similar issues. The repeal suggests a re-evaluation of the financial and logistical support for service members' families in cases of critical illness.