Naval Financial Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1970 No. 12

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1968.*

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 1910-1968.

Dated this eighth day of February, 1970.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

D.J. KILLEN

Minister of State for the Navy.

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Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations†

Chaplains—active pay.

1. Regulation 12 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting the table and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Pay seniority

Rate per day

 

$

With less than 1 year’s pay seniority..................................

12.39

With not less than 1 but less than 2 years’ pay seniority.....................

12.95

With not less than 2 but less than 3 years’ pay seniority.....................

13.51

With not less than 3 but less than 4 years’ pay seniority.....................

14.07

With not less than 4 but less than 6 years’ pay seniority.....................

14.63

With not less than 6 but less than 8 years’ pay seniority.....................

15.18

With not less than 8 but less than 10 years’ pay seniority....................

15.74

With not less than 10 but less than 12 years’ pay seniority....................

16.68

With not less than 12 but less than 14 years’ pay seniority....................

17.24

With not less than 14 but less than 16 years’ pay seniority....................

17.80

With not less than 16 but less than 18 years’ pay seniority....................

18.35

With not less than 18 but less than 20 years’ pay seniority....................

18.92

With not less than 20 but less than 22 years’ pay seniority....................

20.40

With not less than 22 years’ pay seniority..............................

20.96

2. Regulation 13 of the Naval Financial Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

Senior Chaplain’s allowance.

“13. In addition to active pay in accordance with the last preceding regulation, an allowance, called ‘Senior Chaplain’s allowance’, is payable at the rate of Forty-five cents per day to an officer of the Chaplain’s Branch who holds an appointment of Senior Chaplain.”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on                                           1970.

† Statutory Rules 1956 No. 88. as amended by Statutory Rules 1957 Nos. 27, 32, 68 and 77; 1958 Nos. 25, 45 and 76; 1959 Nos. 66 and 90; 1960 No. 53; 1961 Nos. 5, 12. 24, 33, 45, 78, 90, 96. 130 and 143; 1962 Nos. 10, 19, 22, 32, 86, 96 and 107; 1963 Nos. 12, 18. 54, 61, 72, 88, 94 and 122; 1964 Nos. 5, 15, 16, 50, 51. 60, 90, 101, 104, 130, 139, 167 and 168; 1965 Nos. 46, 70, 74, 122. 140, 157, 175 and 193; 1966 Nos. 31. 33, 103 and 128; 1967 Nos. 21,40, 56, 107, 109 and 159; 1968 Nos. 70, 77, 78, 99, 104 and 132; and 1969 Nos. 5, 41, 55, 113, 114, 119, 138 and 177.

10171/70—Price 5c  10/22.1.1970


Application.

3.—(1.) The rates of active pay specified in regulation 12 of the Naval Financial Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply—

(a) in respect of service, as an officer of the Chaplain’s Branch, in the Permanent Naval Forces on and after the fourth day of July, 1969;

and

(b) subject to the provisions of Part XVI. of the Naval Financial Regulations, in respect of service, as an officer of the Chaplain’s Branch, in the Naval Emergency Reserve Forces or the Citizen Naval Forces, on or after that date.

(2.) Senior Chaplain’s allowance is payable at the rate specified in regulation 13 of the Naval Financial Regulations as amended by these Regulations in respect of service on the fourth day of July, 1969, or any subsequent day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Overview

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1968, enacted by the Australian Parliament, aimed to provide for the organisation, equipment, and maintenance of the Australian naval defence force. This Act served to establish the legal framework governing the Royal Australian Navy and its operations. The accompanying Statutory Rules of 1970, particularly Statutory Rules 1970 No. 12, were introduced to amend the Naval Financial Regulations, ensuring that the financial provisions for naval personnel, including chaplains, were up-to-date and reflective of the current service conditions and requirements. The policy objective of these regulations was to provide fair and adequate compensation to naval chaplains based on their years of service, thereby maintaining morale and ensuring the efficient functioning of the Navy's spiritual support services.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 12, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968, establish regulations concerning financial aspects of the Chaplain’s Branch within the Australian Defence Force. These regulations apply to officers serving in the Chaplain's Branch across the Permanent Naval Forces, Naval Emergency Reserve Forces, and Citizen Naval Forces, effective from 4 July 1969. The provisions dictate the rates of active pay and allowances, including the Senior Chaplain’s allowance, thereby governing the financial entitlements of chaplains in the Navy. This legislation is applicable throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the federal jurisdiction over Defence matters. Notably, the regulations specifically amend the Naval Financial Regulations to update pay rates and allowances, ensuring that financial support for chaplains is aligned with their service duration and rank. The application of these regulations is limited to officers of the Chaplain’s Branch, excluding other personnel within the Defence Force.

Key Provisions

These regulations amend the Naval Financial Regulations by revising the daily pay rates for chaplains based on their seniority, as outlined in Regulation 12 (1), and establishing a new allowance for Senior Chaplains as per Regulation 13 (1). Regulation 12 replaces the previous table with a new set of pay rates that increase incrementally from $12.39 per day for chaplains with less than one year of seniority to $20.96 per day for those with over 22 years of seniority. Regulation 13 introduces a Senior Chaplain’s allowance of forty-five cents per day for chaplains holding the position of Senior Chaplain, which is payable in addition to their active pay. These regulations impose obligations on the relevant parties to adhere to the new pay rates and allowances as specified. The revised pay rates must be applied to chaplains in the Permanent Naval Forces, the Naval Emergency Reserve Forces, and the Citizen Naval Forces, effective from 4 July 1969. Similarly, the Senior Chaplain’s allowance must be paid to eligible chaplains from the same date. These changes necessitate that the Department of Defence and the affected chaplains ensure compliance with the updated financial regulations. Breach of these regulations may not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences within the text provided. However, failure to comply with the financial regulations governing the payment of active pay and allowances could potentially lead to disciplinary actions, administrative penalties, or legal consequences under the broader framework of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968 and related legislation. It is important to note that while the regulations themselves do not detail specific penalties, non-compliance with statutory financial obligations can generally result in serious repercussions within the military context.

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