STATUTORY RULES
1971 No. 173
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 sixteenth day of December, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
MALCOLM MACKAY
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations†
Consolidated rates of pay.
1. Regulation 15 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Sixteen thousand three hundred and ninety-seven dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Eighteen thousand eight hundred and ninety-one dollars”;
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Thirteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars”; and
(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “Fifteen thousand one hundred and eight dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Seventeen thousand three hundred and eighty-five dollars”.
Transitional.
2. The rates of active pay provided for in sub-regulations (1.), (2.) and (3.) of regulation 15 of the Naval Financial Regulations as amended by the last preceding regulation apply in respect of service of a Rear-Admiral, of a Commodore, of a Surgeon-Commodore or Surgeon-Commodore (D) or of a Captain entitled to be paid at the consolidated rate of pay applicable to a Commodore, in the Naval Forces on and after the fifth day of November, 1971.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1956, No. 88, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971, No. 1; and see also Statutory Rules 1971, Nos. 1, 2 and 46.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 173, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, amends the Naval Financial Regulations to update consolidated rates of pay for certain positions within the Naval Forces. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations reflect adjustments to the financial compensation for Rear-Admirals, Commodores, and other specified ranks, effective from November 5, 1971. The aim of these amendments is to ensure that the remuneration for these roles aligns with contemporary standards, thereby maintaining the attractiveness and sustainability of naval careers within the Australian Defence Force. This legislative action underscores the commitment to regularly reviewing and updating the compensation structures to support the operational efficiency and morale of naval personnel.
Scope and Application
The Naval Financial Regulations, amended by the Statutory Rules 1971 No. 173, apply to certain personnel within the Australian Naval Forces, specifically Rear-Admirals, Commodores, and Captains entitled to be paid at the consolidated rate applicable to a Commodore, as well as Surgeon-Commodores and Surgeon-Commodores (D). These regulations pertain to the financial compensation of these ranks and have a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia. The specified amendments concern the consolidated rates of pay, adjusting the monetary figures for active pay. Notably, the new rates apply from the fifth day of November, 1971, and these amendments are made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, nor do they mention any thresholds that might restrict their application. The scope of these regulations is limited to the financial aspects of naval personnel remuneration within the specified ranks and does not extend to other areas or categories of personnel within the Navy or other defence forces.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations (Statutory Rules 1971 No. 173) pertain to the amendment of the Naval Financial Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971. Specifically, regulation 1 amends consolidated rates of pay (Regulation 1, Clause 1), affecting the pay rates for Rear-Admirals, Commodores, and other ranks. Regulation 2 provides a transitional arrangement, ensuring that the new pay rates apply to service in the Naval Forces on and after 5 November 1971 (Regulation 2). These changes aim to update the financial compensation for specified ranks within the Navy to reflect current conditions.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily concerned with the financial administration of the Navy. The updated rates of pay must be implemented for the specified ranks from the date stipulated in Regulation 2. The regulations also necessitate the updating of any relevant documentation and systems to reflect the new pay scales. This ensures that all financial transactions and entitlements are in line with the new rates, thereby maintaining accuracy and fairness in the compensation provided to the affected ranks.
Breaching these regulations could have several consequences. While the regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, any failure to implement the new pay rates as required could lead to legal and administrative issues. This may include potential financial discrepancies, disputes over pay, and breaches of employment contracts or service conditions. The broader implications could affect the morale and operational effectiveness of the Naval Forces if the intended pay adjustments are not properly administered.