STATUTORY RULES.
1922. No. 148.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.
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 1910-1918, to come into operation on and from the dates specified herein.
Dated this fourth day of October, 1922.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
W. MASSY GREENE,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Naval Financial Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1920, No. 248, as amended to present date.)
1. Regulation 34 is amended forthwith by omitting from the scale of pay for Sick Berth Staff in sub-regulation (1), the words “After three years’ service, if passed for 2nd S.B.S.” and “After six years’service, if passed for 2nd S.B.S.” in the third and fourth lines, and inserting in their stead respectively the words “After three years’ services as such, if passed for Ldg. S.B.A.”, and “After six years’ service as such, if passed for Ldg. S.B.A”.
2. Regulation 38 is amended as from 1st October, 1922, by repealing sub-regulations (29) and (29a) and inserting in their stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(29) Hard Lying Money— Rate per diem.
(a) Torpedo Boats in Commission—To all ratings –whilst actually living on board | s. 0 | d. 6 |
(b) Sloops engaged on Surveying Work—From date of arrival on survey ground to date of departure therefrom, whether with reduced crew or full complement | 0 | 6” |
3. Regulation 65b is amended, as from 1st January, 1922, by omitting the scale of Uniform Gratuities in sub-regulation (1) and inserting in its stead the following scale:—
Position on Appointment. | Amount of Gratuity |
| £ |
Warrant Officer............................................... | 40 |
Chief Petty Officer............................................. | 13 |
Senior Messenger.............................................. | 6 |
Petty Officer or Navy Office Sentry dressed in Class II. Uniform............... | 12 |
General Workman or other Employee dressed in Class III. Uniform............. | 11” |
4. Regulation 65c is repealed, as from 1st January, 1922, and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—
“65c. Uniform Gratuities on Promotion or Change of Class of Uniform Subsequent to Entry.—(1) The following gratuities shall be payable to members of the Auxiliary Services who are promoted, or are required to change the class of uniform worn by them, subsequent to entry:—
Change of Uniform Required. | Amount of Gratuity. |
(a) On promotion to— | |
Lieutenant............................ Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank...... | £25 Cost of epaulettes and necessary alterations in distinctive lace for compulsory kit |
Warrant Officer........................ | £25 |
(b) On change of Uniform— | |
From Class II. to Class I. (except Senior Messengers) | £10 |
From Class II. to Class I. (Senior Messengers only). | £4 |
From Class II. to Class III.................. | £8 |
*From Class III. to Class II................. | £9 |
From Class III. to Class I................... | Supply of badges and buttons for alterations to compulsory kit only, at Government expense |
* Except as provided in sub-regulation (2).
(2) No gratuity shall be paid on change of uniform from Class II. to Class III. or from Class. III. to Class II. where such change is in consequence of the transfer of a member at his own request or owing to misconduct.
(3) A member of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) in receipt of sea-going rates of pay who is lent to the Auxiliary Services shall be entitled to Uniform Gratuity and Kit Upkeep Allowance at the rates prescribed in these Regulations for members of the Sea-going Forces.”
5. Regulation 78c is repealed as from 1st February, 1922.
6. Regulation 78d is renumbered 78c.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1922, No. 148, represents regulations made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, enacted to provide comprehensive governance of the naval defence system during the period of 1910 to 1918. This legislative instrument addresses the need for amendments to existing naval financial regulations to ensure they align with the evolving requirements of the naval service. The enacting body responsible for these regulations is the Federal Executive Council, acting on the advice of the Governor-General. The policy objective is to streamline and modernise the financial regulations governing various aspects of naval service, including pay scales for Sick Berth Staff, Hard Lying Money, and Uniform Gratuities, ensuring they accurately reflect the service conditions and rank promotions within the naval forces.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 apply to personnel within the Australian Naval Defence Forces, including both permanent and auxiliary service members, and govern their financial entitlements such as pay scales and gratuities. The regulations pertain to individuals who serve in various capacities within the naval forces, such as Sick Berth Staff, Warrant Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and other ratings. These regulations set forth specific financial provisions that impact the compensation and benefits of naval personnel. They have a national reach, as they are issued under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia and apply across all states and territories within the nation. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the regulations themselves, but the benefits and provisions are strictly limited to eligible members of the naval forces as defined by the Naval Defence Act. The scope and application of these regulations may be further extended or specified through subordinate instruments, which can provide additional rules or clarifications to the principal regulations.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, as amended by Statutory Rules 1922, No. 148, contain several key provisions affecting the financial regulations of the Naval Defence Force. Firstly, Regulation 34 (1) has been amended to adjust the pay scale for Sick Berth Staff. Specifically, the words “After three years’ service, if passed for 2nd S.B.S.” and “After six years’ service, if passed for 2nd S.B.S.” have been replaced with “After three years’ service as such, if passed for Ldg. S.B.A.”, and “After six years’ service as such, if passed for Ldg. S.B.A.” respectively. Secondly, Regulation 38 has been amended to modify the Hard Lying Money for different classes of naval vessels, with specific rates being set for Torpedo Boats in Commission and Sloops engaged on Surveying Work. Thirdly, Regulation 65b has been updated to revise the scale of Uniform Gratuities for various ranks, including Warrant Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and Petty Officers. Additionally, Regulation 65c has been inserted to detail the gratuities payable on promotion or change of uniform class for members of the Auxiliary Services, with specific amounts outlined for different scenarios.
The amended regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties governed by them. For instance, the new pay scales and gratuities outlined in the Regulations must be adhered to by the relevant authorities when making payments to Sick Berth Staff and other ranks. The updated Hard Lying Money rates must be applied to eligible personnel when they are aboard specific vessels. The gratuity amounts for changes in uniform class must be paid to members of the Auxiliary Services under the conditions specified in the new Regulation 65c. The amendments also necessitate the repeal and renumbering of certain existing Regulations, such as the repeal of Regulation 78c and the renumbering of Regulation 78d to 78c.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations could result in legal consequences. Although the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within the text, breaches of financial regulations under the Naval Defence Act could potentially lead to both civil and criminal liabilities. For example, if personnel are not paid in accordance with the amended scales, this could result in legal action for non-payment of wages. Additionally, misapplication of Hard Lying Money or gratuity payments could lead to disciplinary action or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.