Naval Financial Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1963. No.122.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1952.*

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 1910-1952.

Dated this  eleventh

day of  November ,1963.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

(S.g.d) J.G. GORTON

Minister of State for the Navy.

Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations. †

Minesweeping allowance.

1. After regulation 119a of the Naval Financial Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—

“119b.—(1.) An allowance, called ‘minesweeping allowance’, is payable to a member in respect of a day on which he serves on a ship while the ship is engaged on operations declared by the Naval Board to be minesweeping operations to which this regulation applies.

“(2.) The rate at which minesweeping allowance is payable to a member under the last preceding sub-regulation is the rate specified, in relation to his rank or rating, in the following table:—

Rank or Rating.

Rate per Day.

 

s.

d.

Lieutenant or higher rank ...........................................

6

0

Sub-Lieutenant or lower rank ........................................

4

0

Chief Petty Officer or Petty Officer ....................................

2

6

Leading Seaman or lower rating ......................................

2

0”.

 

 

 

Overseas outfit allowance.

2. Regulation 177 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (1.) the words “Singapore, Malaya or Hong Kong” and inserting in their stead the words “Singapore or Malaya”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th November, 1963.

† Statutory Rules 1956, No. 88, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1963, No. 8 and see also Statutory Rules 1963, Nos. 18, 54, 61, 72, 88 and 94.

10269/63—Price D. 9/21.10.1963.


Rate of travelling allowance in Australia.

3.—(1.) Regulation 201 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Rank or Rating and Pay Seniority (if any).

Rate per Day.

First twenty-one days’ residence in a Capital City.

First twenty-one days’ residence in a place other than a Capital City.

 

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Commodore

Captain

...........................................

4

18

0

3

6

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commander, Commander (S.D.) or relative rank ..........

4

12

0

3

6

0

Lieutenant-Commander ..........................

4

5

0

3

6

0

Lieutenant-Commander (S.D.) or relative rank—

 

 

 

 

 

 

With not less than eight years’ pay seniority ...........

4

5

0

3

6

0

With less than eight years’ pay seniority..............

4

5

0

3

0

0

Lieutenant ...................................

4

5

0

3

0

0

Lieutenant (S.D.) or relative rank or lower rank ...........

4

5

0

2

14

0

Chief Petty Officer or lower rating ...................

4

5

0

2

14

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2.) Regulation 201 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Six pounds six shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Eight pounds ten shillings”.

(3.) The rates of travelling allowance specified in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 201 of the Naval Financial Regulations, as amended by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, apply to travelling allowance paid or payable in accordance with that first-mentioned sub-regulation in respect of any period on or after the twenty-fifth day of June, 1963.

(4.) The rate of travelling allowance specified in sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 201 of the Naval Financial Regulations, as amended by sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation, applies to travelling allowance paid or payable in accordance with that first-mentioned sub-regulation in respect of any period on or after the fourth day of July, 1963.

Second Schedule.

4. The Second Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by inserting after the words and figures—

“Sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 118.”

the words and figures—

“Sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 119b.”.

Tenth Schedule.

5. The Tenth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—


TENTH SCHEDULE.

Regulation 35.

RATES OF ACTIVE PAY—AIRMEN AIRCREW.

Rating and Pay Seniority.

Rate per Day.

 

 

 

 

Pilot or Observer, First Class—

£

s.

d.

With less than two years’ pay seniority ..................................

3

18

8

With not less than two years’ pay seniority but less than four years’ pay seniority ......

3

19

8

With not less than four years’ pay seniority but less than six years’ pay seniority ......

4

0

7

With not less than six years’ pay seniority but less than eight years’ pay seniority ......

4

1

7

With not less than eight years’ pay seniority ..............................

4

2

6

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Naval Financial Regulations Amendment Regulations 1963 were enacted in 1963 under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, and were made by the Governor-General in Council. These regulations were aimed at updating and clarifying the financial allowances and provisions for naval personnel in light of operational changes and shifts in strategic priorities. The regulations introduced a minesweeping allowance for personnel engaged in minesweeping operations, adjusted the overseas outfit allowance, and modified the rates of travelling allowance within Australia. These amendments sought to ensure that naval personnel are adequately compensated for their service, reflecting changes in service conditions and geographical focus of naval operations. The regulations were enacted by the Australian Government through the statutory instrument process, reflecting the need for efficient and timely updates to existing financial provisions for naval personnel. The policy objective behind these amendments was to provide clear and fair financial support to naval service members, recognising the unique nature of their duties and the associated risks. This legislative instrument demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Australian Government to maintaining a well-supported and effective naval force.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 apply to members of the naval forces who are entitled to financial allowances as specified within the regulations. These allowances include a minesweeping allowance for those engaged in minesweeping operations, and adjustments to overseas outfit allowances, particularly for service in Singapore or Malaya, as opposed to the previously specified locations of Singapore, Malaya, or Hong Kong. Furthermore, the regulations amend the rates of travelling allowances for officers and ratings, depending on their rank, pay seniority, and the duration of their stay in capital cities or other locations within Australia. The regulations are applicable nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia and impact all members of the naval forces, irrespective of their specific duties or locations of service. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, although the allowances and rates are contingent on the specific conditions and circumstances of service. Additionally, the application and interpretation of these regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which would provide further clarification or modifications to the allowances and rates specified.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislation introduce and modify regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, specifically addressing financial allowances for members of the naval service. Firstly, Regulation 119b introduces a 'minesweeping allowance' (section 1), which is payable to members on days they serve on ships engaged in minesweeping operations. The allowance rate is determined by rank or rating and varies from 20 shillings to 60 shillings per day. Secondly, Regulation 177 is amended (section 2) to adjust the locations eligible for an 'overseas outfit allowance', now limited to Singapore or Malaya. Thirdly, Regulation 201 is modified (section 3) to alter the rates of 'travelling allowance' for naval personnel in Australia, introducing new rates based on rank, rating, and the location of their stay, as well as adjusting the flat rate from six pounds, six shillings to eight pounds, ten shillings. Additionally, a new Tenth Schedule is inserted (section 5), which outlines the rates of active pay for airmen aircrew based on their seniority, replacing the repealed Tenth Schedule. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. It mandates that members serving on minesweeping operations are entitled to a specified minesweeping allowance based on their rank or rating. It also requires that the overseas outfit allowance is only applicable to certain locations, specifically Singapore or Malaya, as amended. Furthermore, it obligates the naval service to pay travelling allowances according to the revised rates based on rank, rating, and the duration of stay in various locations within Australia. Additionally, the Act requires adherence to the newly defined rates of active pay for airmen aircrew as per the Tenth Schedule. The legislation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with these financial regulations could result in legal repercussions under the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1952. This might include administrative penalties, disciplinary actions, or other legal consequences as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. While the exact penalties are not specified within these regulations, breaches of military financial regulations generally carry significant administrative and disciplinary consequences.

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