STATUTORY RULES.
1935. No. 135.
REGULATIONS UNDER 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 Naval Defence Act 1910–1934.
Dated this eighteenth day of December, 1935.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor‑General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
ARCHDALE PARKHILL
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Naval Financial Regulations. †
Operation of amendments.
1. These regulations shall come into operation on the first day of February, 1936.
Victualling Allowance.
2. Regulation 76, sub‑regulation (1), of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the rate “1s. 4d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “1s. 5d.”.
Messing Allowance.
3. Regulation 78 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the rate “6½d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “7d.”.
Leave Allowance.
4. Regulation 79 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the rate “2s. 3d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “2s 5d.”.
Provision Allowance.
5. Regulation 80 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the rate “2s. 3d.” and inserting in its stead the rate “2s. 5d”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 10th December, 1935.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 198, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 23, 50 and 162; 1928, Nos. 18. 49, 87, and 138; 1929, Nos. 35, 64, 90, and 136; 1930, Nos. 30, 88, and 153: 1931. Nos. 52 and 97: 1932, Nos. 32, 33, 73 and 89; 1933, Nos. 5, 50, 100, and 130; 1934, Nos. 32, 44, 58, 108, and 115; and 1935, Nos. 6, 27, 86 and 110.
By Authority: L. F, Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
5788.—Price 3.
Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910–1934 was enacted to provide for the defence of the Commonwealth of Australia and its territories by sea. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a structured and regulated approach to naval defence, ensuring that Australia could protect its maritime borders and interests effectively. The Act was enacted by the Australian Parliament and sought to establish a comprehensive framework for the naval defence of the nation. The accompanying Statutory Rules of 1935, No. 135, made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act, further refined and updated the financial regulations governing the naval forces, specifically adjusting various allowances to reflect changing economic conditions and needs. These regulations aimed to ensure that the naval personnel were adequately compensated, thus maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the naval service.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1935, No. 135, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, amend the Naval Financial Regulations by altering specific financial allowances for personnel within the Australian Navy. These regulations apply to individuals employed in the Royal Australian Navy, affecting their remuneration and allowances. The amendments, effective from 1 February 1936, include revised rates for victualling, messing, leave, and provision allowances. These amendments are designed to adjust the financial support provided to naval personnel to reflect changes in cost or policy considerations. The regulations have a national reach, impacting all personnel within the Commonwealth of Australia, and are applicable across the entire naval force. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified in these regulations, and they do not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations (1935, No. 135) under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934 primarily involve amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations. Specifically, section 2 adjusts the Victualling Allowance by increasing the rate from 1s. 4d. to 1s. 5d. Section 3 modifies the Messing Allowance from 6½d. to 7d. Section 4 changes the Leave Allowance from 2s. 3d. to 2s. 5d. Finally, section 5 revises the Provision Allowance from 2s. 3d. to 2s. 5d. These amendments are set to come into effect on the first day of February, 1936, as stipulated in section 1.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations are centred around the financial allowances provided to naval personnel. The amended rates must be adhered to when calculating and disbursing allowances for victualling, messing, leave, and provisions. The changes aim to ensure that naval personnel receive updated financial support that aligns with the current economic conditions or policy adjustments. Compliance with these updated rates is mandatory for all parties involved in the administration of naval finances.
Any breach of these regulations could potentially lead to administrative penalties, although the specific civil or criminal consequences are not detailed within the text of this statutory instrument. It is implied, however, that failure to comply with the amended rates could result in financial discrepancies or improper disbursements, which might necessitate corrective actions. The precise legal ramifications would likely be determined based on the broader context of the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934 and related legislation.