STATUTORY RULES.
1924. No. 155.
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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 forthwith, unless otherwise specified herein.
Dated this fifteenth day of October, 1924.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. K. BOWDEN,
Minister of State for Defence.
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Amendment of Naval Financial Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1924, No. 34, as amended to present date.)
1. Regulation, 49 is amended as from 1st July, 1924 as follows:—
(1) By inserting after the word “Signal” in the first line of sub-regulation (5) the words “Anti-Submarine”.
(2) By inserting after the words “War Staff” in the second line of sub-regulation (10) the words “or Anti-Submarine”.
(3) By inserting after the letters “P. & R. T.” in the second line of sub-regulation (16) the words “Anti-Submarine”.
2. Regulation 50, sub-regulation (9) is amended as from 1st June, 1924, by omitting the words “Within the Tropics or” from the Rates column.
3. Regulation 55 is amended as from 1st July, 1924, by adding at the end of sub-regulation (1) the words “; and any Royal Navy rating engaged or re-engaged from or after 1st July, 1924, for loan service in the Royal Australian Navy”.
4. Regulation 161 is amended by inserting after sub-regulation (3) the following sub-regulation:—
“(3A) The Director of Engineering (Naval) is authorized to approve of expenditure not exceeding £300 in any one case on Docking, Refitting, and Repairing of H.M.A. Ships, Fleet Auxiliaries, and other Vessels in the Naval Service.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1924 No. 155, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, was enacted to amend existing financial regulations within the Royal Australian Navy. This legislative instrument addresses the need to update and clarify financial management practices for naval operations, reflecting changes in naval operations and personnel roles in the post-World War I era. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, indicating the federal legislative authority behind these changes. The policy objective appears to be to ensure that financial regulations are current and adequately support the operational needs of the Royal Australian Navy, particularly with regard to anti-submarine activities and the management of naval personnel.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1924, No. 155, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, amend the Naval Financial Regulations to address various aspects of naval operations and financial management. These regulations apply to the Commonwealth of Australia and are applicable to entities and individuals involved in naval activities, particularly those engaged in or associated with the Royal Australian Navy and its operations. The scope includes adjustments to financial provisions related to anti-submarine activities, modifications to rates and allowances, and authorisation for specific expenditures related to the docking, refitting, and repairing of naval vessels. Notably, the regulations extend to Royal Navy ratings engaged or re-engaged for loan service in the Royal Australian Navy, thereby affecting both Australian and British personnel within the specified context. The amendments primarily focus on financial and operational aspects of naval defence and are effective from specified dates in 1924. While the regulations themselves define the scope and application, further clarification and extensions may be provided through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, made by the Governor-General in Council, introduce several amendments to existing Naval Financial Regulations. Firstly, Regulation 49 is amended to include the term "Anti-Submarine" in three instances (Regulation 49 (1), (2), and (3)), indicating an expansion of the scope of naval duties to include anti-submarine activities. Secondly, Regulation 50, sub-regulation (9) has been amended to remove the geographic limitation "Within the Tropics" from the rates column, potentially broadening the applicability of certain rates (Regulation 50 (9)). Thirdly, Regulation 55 has been expanded to include any Royal Navy ratings engaged or re-engaged from 1st July, 1924, for loan service in the Royal Australian Navy (Regulation 55 (1)). Additionally, Regulation 161 has been amended to allow the Director of Engineering (Naval) to approve expenditures not exceeding £300 for docking, refitting, and repairing of various naval vessels (Regulation 161 (3A)).
These amendments impose specific obligations on various parties within the naval service. For instance, personnel and officers involved in anti-submarine activities must adhere to the new provisions incorporated into Regulation 49. The alteration in Regulation 50, sub-regulation (9) removes the previous geographic restriction, necessitating that certain rates apply universally. The inclusion of Royal Navy ratings in Regulation 55 means that these individuals must now comply with the financial regulations governing their service in the Royal Australian Navy. Lastly, the Director of Engineering (Naval) is now authorised to approve certain expenditures up to £300, a responsibility outlined in Regulation 161 (3A).
Violations or non-compliance with these regulations could potentially lead to civil or criminal consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text, breaches of financial regulations can typically result in disciplinary actions, fines, or other legal repercussions under the broader framework of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the applicable laws in force at the time.