Naval Financial Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1963. No. 94

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 twenty-sixth day of September, 1963.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

J. G. GORTON

Minister of State for the Navy.

Amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations. †

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the fourth day of October, 1963.

Engineroom Watchkeeping Certificate allowance.

2. Regulation 43 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) the words “Engineroom Artificer, Fourth Class” and inserting in their stead the words “Engineroom Artificer, Second Class”; and

(b) by omitting paragraph (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

“(b) to a man holding the rating of Aircraft Artificer, First Class, or a higher rating, who was transferred, before the thirtieth day of May, 1952, from the rating known at that date as Engineroom Artificer, Third Class, or from a higher rating, and who was qualified for an Engineroom Watchkeeping Certificate or a Unit Watchkeeping Certificate before the date of his transfer; and”.

Active pay and allowances.

3. Regulation 79 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “Artificer Fifth Class” and inserting in their stead the words “Artificer, Third Class,”.

Rates of higher duties allowance.

4. Regulation 115 of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (7.) the words “First, Second, Third or Fourth Class” and inserting in their stead the words “First or Second Class”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on  3rd October , 1963.

†Statutory Rules 1956, No. 88, as amended by Statutory Rules 1957, Nos. 27, 32, 68and 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; and 1963, Nos. 12, 18, 54, 61, 72 and 88.

1078/62.—Price 3d.


Sixth Schedule.

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 The Sixth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—

Sixth Schedule.

Reg. 32.

RATES OF ACTIVE PAY—ARTIFICERS.

Rating and Pay Seniority.

Relative Rating.

Rate per Day.

 

 

£

s.

d.

Recruit (Artificer, Third Class) ........................

Leading Seaman...

2

6

11

Artificer, Third Class...............................

Leading Seaman...

2

6

11

Recruit (Acting Artificer, Second Class) ..................

Petty Officer.....

2

16

4

Acting Artificer, Second Class ........................

Petty Officer.....

2

16

4

Artificer, Second Class..............................

Petty Officer.....

2

16

4

Artificer, First Class—

 

 

 

 

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

2

11

With not less than four years’ pay seniority but less than nine years’ pay seniority  

Chief Petty Officer.

3

5

10

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

8

10

Chief Artificer—

 

 

 

 

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

11

9

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

12

5

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

13

2

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

13

11

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

14

8

Eighth Schedule.

6. The Eighth Schedule to the Naval Financial Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted In its stead:—

Eighth Schedule.

Reg. 34 (1.).

RATES OF ACTIVE PAY—ARTISANS.

Rating and Pay Seniority.

Relative Rating.

Rate per Day.

 

 

£

s.

d.

Recruit (Artisan, Third Class) .........................

Able Seaman .....

2

3

11

Artisan, Third Class................................

Able Seaman .....

2

3

11

Recruit (Acting Artisan, Second Class) ...................

Leading Seaman...

2

9

11

Acting Artisan, Second Class .........................

Leading Seaman...

2

9

11

Artisan, Second Class...............................

Leading Seaman...

2

9

11

Artisan, First Class—

 

 

 

 

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

Petty Officer .....

2

14

11

With not less than three years’ pay seniority but less than six years’ pay seniority  

Petty Officer .....

2

19

3

With not less than six years’ pay seniority but less than nine years’ pay seniority  

Petty Officer .....

3

2

7

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

Petty Officer .....

3

3

4

Chief Artisan—

 

 

 

 

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

8

8

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

9

5

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

Chief Petty Officer.

3

10

2

 

 

 

 

 


Application.

7. Entertainment allowance under sub-regulation (3.) of regulation 104 of the Naval Financial Regulations as amended by regulation 1 of Statutory Rules 1963, No. 54 is payable, by virtue of this regulation, in accordance with the first determination made by the Naval Board for the purposes of that sub-regulation after the commencement of those Statutory Rules, in respect of each day in the period from and including the first day of September, 1962, to and including the twentieth day of February, 1963, in respect of which an officer or a member of the rating of Chief Petty Officer is entitled to be paid oversea living in allowance.

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1963, No. 94, Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, were introduced by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, to amend the Naval Financial Regulations. These Regulations were enacted to update the financial allowances and pay rates for various ranks within the Navy, addressing discrepancies and ensuring equitable compensation for personnel based on their ratings and seniority. The policy objective behind these amendments is to maintain fairness and consistency in the remuneration of Navy personnel, aligning their pay and allowances with their respective duties and experience levels. The Regulations, which came into operation on 4 October 1963, specifically address the allowances for Engineroom Watchkeeping Certificates, active pay and allowances, and rates of higher duties allowance. These amendments reflect changes in the Navy's organisational structure and the evolving nature of personnel roles, thereby ensuring that the financial regulations remain relevant and reflective of current operational requirements. The Regulations also revise the rates of active pay for artificers and artisans, providing a more detailed breakdown of pay scales based on seniority, and adjust the entertainment allowance for officers and ratings.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, which came into operation on 4 October 1963, amend the Naval Financial Regulations, primarily focusing on the adjustments of allowances and rates of pay for certain ranks within the Navy. These regulations apply to all officers and ratings of the Royal Australian Navy, ensuring that the financial provisions are updated to reflect changes in rank structures and service requirements. The amendments pertain to specific allowances, such as engineroom watchkeeping certificates, active pay, and higher duties allowances, thereby impacting the compensation and entitlements of personnel who meet the criteria outlined in the regulations. These regulations are applicable nationally across Australia, as they are made under the authority of the Commonwealth Government, and do not specify any exclusions or exemptions beyond the scope of the amendments listed. The regulations may be further extended or restricted by subordinate instruments, which would be detailed in subsequent statutory rules or amendments.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 (Reg. 1963, No. 94) make specific amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations, which govern the financial aspects of the Royal Australian Navy. These amendments include changes to the allowance for Engineroom Watchkeeping Certificates, active pay and allowances, and rates of higher duties allowance. For example, Regulation 2 amends Regulation 43 by changing the categories eligible for certain allowances and Regulation 3 modifies Regulation 79 by updating the class of Artificer entitled to certain allowances. Additionally, Regulation 4 updates Regulation 115 by altering the classes eligible for higher duties allowance. These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Navy and its personnel. For instance, Regulation 2 requires that certain Engineroom Artificers and Aircraft Artificers meet specific criteria to be eligible for Engineroom Watchkeeping Certificates. Similarly, Regulation 3 mandates that certain Artificers be paid according to updated pay scales. Moreover, Regulation 4 adjusts the rates for higher duties allowance, necessitating adherence to these new rates in financial planning and disbursement. Violations of the provisions outlined in these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences. However, the specific penalties for breaches are not detailed within the text of the Regulations themselves. It is advisable to refer to the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 and other relevant legislation for information on potential penalties, which could include fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions as determined by the applicable laws.

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