Statutory Rules
1973 No. 270
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1971.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971.
Dated this eighteenth day of December, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LANCE BARNARD
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 1 January 1974.
Sixteenth Schedule.
2. The Sixteenth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by inserting before the word and figures—
“ Wran ............ | 7.50 ”. |
the words and figures—
“ Senior Wran ....... | 7.77 ”. |
Nineteenth Schedule.
3. The Nineteenth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting Part I and substituting the following Part:—
Part I
Rating | Daily rates of Active Pay |
Pay level 1 | Pay level 2 | Pay level 3 | Pay level 4 | Pay level 5 | Pay level 6 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Leading Seaman ........... | 8.41 | 9.25 | 10.15 | 11.05 | 11.95 | 12.85 |
Able Seaman ............. | 7.83 | 8.68 | 9.58 | 10.48 | 11.38 | 12.28 |
Seaman ................. | 7.50 | 8.34 | 9.24 | 10.14 | 11.04 | 11.94 |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 19 December 1973.
† Statutory Rules 1956, No. 88, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1973, No. 81, and see also Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 81, 106, 170, 178, 208, and 254. See also the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations (Statutory Rules 1973, No. 100, as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 132, 201, 203, 249 and 269).
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 270, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, were introduced to update the financial regulations governing the Royal Australian Navy. Enacted by the Governor-General of Australia, with advice from the Executive Council, these regulations aimed to revise the compensation structures for naval personnel. Specifically, the regulations adjusted daily rates of active pay for various pay levels within the Navy, reflecting changes in the economic environment and ensuring fair remuneration for service members. This legislative instrument, which came into operation on 1 January 1974, was intended to provide updated financial guidelines that aligned with the operational needs of the naval force, thereby maintaining the efficiency and morale of the personnel within the Royal Australian Navy.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 270, Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, establish amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations, impacting personnel within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Navy branch. These regulations apply to individuals serving in the Navy who are subject to the financial regulations, encompassing various pay levels from Leading Seaman to Seaman. The amendments come into effect on 1 January 1974 and primarily adjust the daily rates of active pay for different pay levels as detailed in the amended schedules. The regulations are framed to ensure that remuneration is aligned with the roles and responsibilities within the Navy, impacting the financial entitlements of those who serve.
The scope of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the federal Australian Defence Force, and they are intended to ensure consistency in the financial treatment of personnel across the Navy. The amendments to the pay rates are detailed in the Sixteenth and Nineteenth Schedules, which replace or omit previous entries to reflect updated financial standards. These regulations are integral to the administration of Navy personnel matters, ensuring that compensation is fair and reflective of current service conditions. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the text, indicating that the amendments apply broadly to all eligible personnel within the specified pay levels.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Naval Financial Regulations Amendment (No. 1) Regulations 1973 (C1973L00270) pertain to the amendments of the Sixteenth and Nineteenth Schedules of the Naval Financial Regulations. Specifically, section 2 of the Regulations amends the Sixteenth Schedule by inserting a new pay rate for "Senior Wran" at 7.77, while section 3 replaces Part I of the Nineteenth Schedule with new pay rates for various pay levels for Leading Seaman, Able Seaman, and Seaman. The new rates are effective from 1 January 1974.
These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the entities governed by them. The insertion of a new pay rate for "Senior Wran" in the Sixteenth Schedule means that this pay level now has a defined financial remuneration within the Naval Financial Regulations. Similarly, the substitution of Part I of the Nineteenth Schedule with new pay rates for different pay levels ensures that the remuneration for Leading Seaman, Able Seaman, and Seaman is updated and clearly defined, reflecting the changes made in these Regulations.
Breach of these Regulations could potentially lead to administrative and financial discrepancies if not properly implemented. However, the specific text of the Regulations does not detail any direct offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance. It is likely, though, that failure to adhere to the updated pay rates as specified could result in financial mismanagement or disputes regarding remuneration within the naval forces. The precise legal consequences would depend on the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1971 and any related administrative procedures or Defence Force regulations.