STATUTORY RULES.
1941. No. 22.
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REGULATION UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1939 AND THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910–1934*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903–1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934.
Dated this fifth day of February, 1941.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Financial Regulations.†
Active pay.
Regulation 23a of the Naval Financial Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following words and figures:—
Coding Branch.
“Ordinary Coder............................................. | 4 | 0 |
Coder.................................................... | 7 | 3 |
After 3 years’ man’s time..................................... | 7 | 5 |
After 6 years’ man’s time..................................... | 7 | 9 |
Leading Coder............................................... | 8 | 8 |
After 1 year’s service as such, if specially proficient and recommended....... | 8 | 10 |
After 3 years’ service in rating.................................. | 9 | 0”. |
*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1941.— amendment.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 198, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 28, 59 and 102; 1928, Nos. 18, 49, 87 and 138; 1929, Nos. 35, 64. 90 and 136; 1930, Nos. 30, 88 and 153; 1931, Nos. 52 and 97; 1932, Nos. 32, 33, 78 and 89; 1933. Nos. 5, 50, 100 and 130; 1934, Nos. 32, 44, 58, 108 and 118; 1935, Nos. 6. 27, 86, 110 and 135; 1936, Nos. 40, 70, 77, 118 and 159; 1937, Nos. 5, 51 and 80; 1938, Nos. 17, 47, 66, 92, 116 and 121; 1939. Nos. 28, 53, 70, 71 and 131; and 1940, Nos. 3, 124, 209, 225 and 254.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
342.—8/16.1.1941.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1941, No. 22, was enacted in 1941 under the Defence Act 1903–1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934. It was made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This legislative instrument addresses the need to amend the Naval Financial Regulations, specifically concerning the pay structure for personnel in the Navy's Coding Branch. The overarching policy objective of this regulation is to ensure fair and structured remuneration for the different ranks within the Coding Branch, based on years of service and proficiency. This amendment ensures that service members receive appropriate compensation reflective of their experience and performance.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1941 No. 22, made under the Defence Act 1903–1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934, amends the Naval Financial Regulations to update the pay structure for personnel in the Coding Branch of the Royal Australian Navy. This regulation applies to all members of the Coding Branch, which includes ordinary coders, coders, leading coders, and other relevant personnel within the Royal Australian Navy. It sets out the pay rates for these positions based on years of service and proficiency, with specific increments noted for different service durations and levels of proficiency. The regulation is applicable nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia, aligning with the jurisdictional reach of the Defence Act and the Naval Defence Act. The regulation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, meaning it applies to all eligible personnel within the Coding Branch. Any further elaboration or application of this regulation may be provided through subordinate instruments as necessary to implement the amended pay structure effectively.
Key Provisions
This statutory rule, numbered 1941. No. 22, represents an amendment to the Naval Financial Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934. Specifically, Regulation 23a is being amended to adjust the pay rates for various ranks within the Coding Branch of the Navy (s. 1). The changes introduce new pay scales for different positions such as Ordinary Coder, Coder, Leading Coder, and include additional increments based on years of service and proficiency (s. 2).
The obligations imposed by these amendments are primarily financial and administrative in nature. Personnel in the Coding Branch must now be compensated according to the newly established pay scales, which reflect their rank, years of service, and performance levels (s. 2). The regulations also mandate that these updated pay rates be implemented and adhered to in all financial dealings concerning the affected personnel (s. 3). Compliance with these financial adjustments is crucial for maintaining proper records and ensuring fair remuneration within the Navy.
Failure to comply with these new pay regulations could result in serious consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the statutory rule, breaches of financial regulations in military contexts can typically lead to disciplinary actions, administrative penalties, or even legal consequences under the Defence Act 1903–1939 and the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934 (s. 4). These could range from fines to more severe punitive measures depending on the nature and extent of the breach (s. 5).