Naval Financial Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1961 No. 24, titled "Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952," was enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This legislative instrument aimed to address the need for updated financial regulations governing the remuneration of members within the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. The objective, as stated within the text, is to establish new pay rates effective from January 2, 1961, thereby ensuring that naval personnel are compensated fairly and in accordance with their service duration and rank. The regulations seek to replace outdated provisions with a comprehensive schedule detailing the specific pay rates for various ratings and petty officers, reflecting their experience and responsibilities.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, specifically Statutory Rules 1961 No. 24, apply to the members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy, particularly focusing on the financial aspects related to their pay and allowances. These regulations are designed to outline the rates of pay for various ratings and petty officers within this division, establishing a structured financial framework that governs the compensation of personnel. The regulations are applicable on a national level within the Commonwealth of Australia and came into effect on 2 January 1961. The scope of these regulations is confined to the financial remuneration of the specified personnel within the designated division and do not extend to other areas of naval operations or other divisions of the Royal Australian Navy. The application of these regulations can be further detailed or expanded through subordinate instruments, though the primary focus remains on the financial compensation structure for the personnel within the Papua and New Guinea Division.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these Regulations (sections 1 and 2) establish the repeal and replacement of the Fifteenth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations. Specifically, section 2 replaces the old schedule with a new schedule detailing the rates of pay for members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. This new schedule is divided into two main divisions: ratings other than petty officers and petty officers. The rates of pay are broken down further into various groups and categories, based on the length of service and rank of the member. These Regulations impose clear obligations and requirements on the parties involved, particularly the members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. The new rates of pay outlined in the Fifteenth Schedule must be adhered to and applied consistently to all eligible members. This ensures that members receive appropriate compensation for their service, according to their rank and length of service. The Regulations also mandate that the new pay rates come into effect from the second day of January, 1961, as stated in section 1. For breaches of the provisions outlined in these Regulations, there may be civil or criminal consequences. However, the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within the text of the Regulations themselves. It is likely that any breaches would be subject to the general legal framework under which the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 operates, including any relevant penalties or sanctions for non-compliance with regulations or failure to adhere to specified pay rates.