Naval Financial Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1952 was enacted to provide for the defence of the Commonwealth by sea and to establish the Royal Australian Navy. These regulations, made under the Act, aim to address the financial remuneration of members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. The regulations were introduced by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and were notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 29 December 1962. The policy objective is to provide structured and progressive pay rates for the personnel in this division, reflecting their service duration and rank, thereby ensuring fair compensation and incentivising continued service within the naval forces.

Scope and Application

These Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, amend the Naval Financial Regulations to update the pay rates for members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. The new rates, as outlined in the inserted Fifteenth Schedule, apply to various ranks and their progression through service, including Recruit, Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, and Chief Petty Officer. The application of these new pay rates is effective from the second day of January, 1961, and they pertain specifically to the members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. These Regulations extend the application of the Naval Financial Regulations to this particular division, ensuring that their pay is updated in line with other divisions within the Royal Australian Navy.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1962, No. 86, under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1952, include amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations, specifically concerning the pay rates for members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. The Fifteenth Schedule of the Naval Financial Regulations is repealed and replaced with new provisions detailing the annual rates of pay for various ratings and petty officers (section 1). The new rates are to be applied to service rendered on and after 2 January 1961 (section 2). These regulations impose obligations on the parties involved, including the requirement that the specified pay rates apply to the members of the Papua and New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy. This applies to all members who have served on or after 2 January 1961, ensuring that they receive remuneration according to the detailed rates outlined in the new Fifteenth Schedule. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach mentioned within the text of these regulations. The focus is on establishing and clarifying the pay rates, and it can be inferred that adherence to these regulations is necessary for compliance with the terms of service and employment within the naval division. However, non-compliance with the regulations could potentially lead to disputes or administrative issues concerning the correct payment of salaries, although specific penalties are not detailed in this particular legislative instrument.