STATUTORY RULES
1972 No. 100
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1971.*
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 1910-1971.
Dated this twenty-third day of June, 1972.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Sgd. M.G. Mackay
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations†
Medical and Dental Officers—active pay.
1. Regulation 10 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “who is a Surgeon Lieutenant and holds a position of” and inserting in their stead the words “who holds the rank of Lieutenant and is a”.
Consolidated rates of pay.
2.—(1.) Regulation 15 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulations (3.), (4.) and (5.) and inserting in their stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(3.) The rate at which active pay is payable to an officer of the Medical Branch or the Dental Branch who holds a rank specified’ in the following table is the consolidated rate specified in relation to that rank in that table:—
Rank | Consolidated rate per year |
| $ |
Commander.............................................. | 14,364 |
Captain................................................. | 15,534 |
Commodore.............................................. | 17,385”. |
(2.) Regulation 15 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the words “, other than a Surgeon Captain or a Surgeon Captain (D), holding the rank of Captain” and inserting in their stead the words “holding, the rank of Captain, other than an officer of the Medical Branch or the Dental Branch,”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1956, No. 88 as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules, 1972, No. 21, and see also Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 21.
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Fourth Schedule.
3. The Fourth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead: —
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Regulation 10.
Rates of Active Pay—
Officers of the Medical Branch or Dental Branch
Rank and pay seniority | Rate per day |
Lieutenant— | $ |
With less than one year’s pay seniority | 21.51 |
With not less than 1 but less than 2 years’ pay seniority | 22.44 |
With not less than 2 but less than 3 years’ pay seniority | 23.37 |
With not less than 3 but less than 4 years’ pay seniority | 24.30 |
With not less than 4 but less than 5 years’ pay seniority | 25.22 |
With not less than 5 years’ pay seniority | 26.38 |
Lieutenant-Commander— | |
With less than 1 year’s pay seniority | 27.53 |
With not less than 1 but less than 2 years’ pay seniority | 23.63 |
With not less than 2 but less than 3 years’ pay seniority | 30.21 |
With not less than 3 years’ pay seniority | 31.38 |
Application.
4. The rates of active pay specified in sub-regulation (3.) of regulation 15 of, and in the Fourth Schedule to, the Naval Financial Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in respect of service in the Medical Branch or the Dental Branch of the Naval Forces, other than service in the rank of Commodore, on and after the sixteenth day of July, 1971.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 100, Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, were enacted to amend the Naval Financial Regulations. The enacting body responsible for these regulations is the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These regulations address the need to adjust the pay scales for officers in the Medical and Dental Branches of the Australian Naval Forces, ensuring equitable treatment and updated rates reflective of their roles and seniority. The policy objective, as stated in the text, is to provide consolidated rates of active pay for officers in the Medical and Dental Branches, excluding those in the rank of Commodore. This legislative instrument aims to provide clarity and consistency in the remuneration of these officers, thereby maintaining the efficiency and morale within the Naval Forces.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 100, enacted under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, specifically targets amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations. These regulations pertain to the financial remuneration of officers within the Medical Branch and Dental Branch of the Naval Forces, excluding those holding the rank of Commodore. The amendments, which came into effect on and after 16 July 1971, revise the criteria for active pay eligibility and rates for officers in the specified branches, addressing ranks from Lieutenant up to Commodore. The regulations apply throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, governing financial arrangements for these officers within the federal jurisdiction. The scope of these regulations is confined to the financial aspects of the Naval Forces and does not extend to other areas such as operational duties, disciplinary measures, or logistical support. The application of these regulations is further defined by the exclusion of Commodore ranks from the amended pay structures.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1972 No. 100 under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, include amendments to Regulation 10 and Regulation 15 of the Naval Financial Regulations, as well as the replacement of the Fourth Schedule. Regulation 10 modifies the conditions for active pay eligibility for medical and dental officers, while Regulation 15 revises the consolidated rates of pay for officers in the Medical Branch or Dental Branch (Section 1). The Fourth Schedule is replaced with new rates of active pay for officers of the Medical Branch or Dental Branch, based on their rank and pay seniority (Section 3). These provisions apply to service in the Medical Branch or Dental Branch of the Naval Forces, excluding service in the rank of Commodore, on and after the sixteenth day of July, 1971 (Section 4).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations on the parties or entities they govern include ensuring that the amended Naval Financial Regulations are adhered to in the calculation and payment of active pay for eligible officers. The Regulations mandate that the specified consolidated rates of pay and seniority-based rates for officers of the Medical Branch or Dental Branch are implemented and applied in accordance with the stipulated conditions. This includes updating relevant records, payroll systems, and other administrative processes to reflect the changes in pay rates and eligibility criteria.
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 100 do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach of the Regulations. However, breaches of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971 or its subsidiary legislation, such as the Naval Financial Regulations, may result in penalties under the applicable provisions of the Act. These penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions as prescribed by law. The maximum penalties for such breaches would depend on the specific nature and severity of the offence, as well as the relevant provisions of the Act and any other applicable legislation.