Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1967 No.

 

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1966.*

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 1910-1966.

Dated this eighteenth day of September, 1967.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

DON CHIPP

Minister of State for the Navy.

 

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Amendments of the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations†

Pay.

1. Regulation 8 of the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(2.) Subject to the succeeding sub-regulations of this regulation, the rate of pay of a member who is a sailor (not being a sailor in relation to whom either of the next two succeeding sub-regulations applies) is the rate specified in relation to his rank and, where specified, his pay seniority in the Third Schedule.”; and

(b) by inserting after sub-regulation (3.) the following sub-regulation:—

“(3a.) Subject to the succeeding sub-regulations of this regulation, the rate of pay of a sailor (not being a sailor who holds the rank of apprentice) of the Engine Room Artificer Branch or the Naval Shipwright Branch is the rate specified, in relation to his rank, and, where specified, his pay seniority in the Fifth Schedule.”.

Living out allowance.

2.—(1.) Regulation 16 of the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Fifty cents” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifty-four cents”.

(2.) Living out allowance is payable at the rate provided for in regulation 16 of the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations as amended by these Regulations in respect of service on and after the thirteenth day of July, 1967.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1967.

† Statutory Rules 1966, No. 104 as amended by Statutory Rules 1966, No. 172 and 1967,  No. 93.

11567/67—Price 8c 9/5.9.1967


Second and Third Schedules.

3. The Second and Third Schedules to the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations are repealed and the following schedules inserted in their stead:—

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 8(1.).

Rates of PayOfficers

Rank and Pay Seniority

Rate per day

 

$

Cadet Midshipman...............................................

0.56

Midshipman...................................................

2.84

Acting Sub-Lieutenant............................................

4.64

Sub-Lieutenant—

 

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

4.80

With not less than 1 year’s pay seniority...............................

5.01

Lieutenant—

 

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

5.21

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

5.42

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

5.64

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

5.86

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

6.08

Lieutenant-Commander—

 

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

7.17

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

7.47

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

7.78

THIRD SCHEDULE Regulation 8(2.).

Rates of PaySailors, other than Apprentices or Artificers

Rank and Pay Seniority

Rate per day

 

$

Recruit......................................................

0.56

Ordinary Seaman—

 

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

0.67

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

0.78

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

0.88

Able Seaman—

 

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

1.24

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

1.38

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

1.51

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

1.65

With not less than 4 years’ pay seniority but less than 5 years’ pay seniority.......

1.79

With not less than 5 years’ pay seniority but less than 6 years’ pay seniority.......

1.94

With not less than 6 years’ pay seniority but less than 7 years’ pay seniority.......

2.09

With not less than 7 years’ pay seniority but less than 8 years’ pay seniority.......

2.24

With cot less than 8 years’ pay seniority...............................

2.39

Leading Seaman—

 

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

2.84

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

2.99

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

3.16

Petty Officer—

 

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

3.32

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

3.49

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

3.65

Chief Petty Officer—

 

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

4.31

With not less than 1 year’s pay seniority...............................

4.47


Fifth Schedule

4. The Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations are amended by adding at the end thereof the following Schedule:—

FIFTH SCHEDULE Regulation 8(3a.).

Rates of PayArtificers

Rank and Pay Seniority

Rate per day

 

$

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

2.39

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

2.69

Artificer, Second Class—

 

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

3.16

With not less than 1 year’s pay seniority...............................

3.32

Artificer, First Class—

 

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

3.82

With not less than 1 year’s pay seniority...............................

3.98

Chief Artificer—

 

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

4.31

With not less than 1 year’s pay seniority...............................

4.47

Transitional.

5.—(1.) There is payable to a member entitled to pay in respect of the relevant period, by virtue of this regulation—

(a) if the member was not entitled to payment of special allowance under sub-regulation (6.) of regulation 8 of the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations in respect of the relevant period—an amount equal to the amount by which the pay payable to him in respect of the relevant period is less than the pay that would have been payable to him in respect of the relevant period if he had been entitled to pay at the appropriate rate provided for in the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations as amended by these Regulations; or

(b) if the member was entitled to payment of special allowance under that sub-regulation in respect of the relevant period—an amount equal to the amount by which the sum of the amounts payable to him by way of pay and special allowance in respect of the relevant period is less than the sum of the amounts that would have been payable to him by way of pay and special allowance (if any) in respect of the relevant period if he had been entitled to pay at the rate provided for in the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations as amended by these Regulations and had been entitled to special allowance (if any) at the appropriate rate determined by the Naval Board for the purposes of that sub-regulation on the day on which these Regulations came into operation.

(2.) In the last preceding sub-regulation, “the relevant period” means the period from and including the thirteenth day of July, 1967, to and including the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations or any part of that period, as the case requires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 128 were enacted under the authority of the Governor-General, on advice from the Federal Executive Council, and pertain to amendments of the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations. This legislative instrument was created to address specific issues regarding the pay and allowances of naval personnel within the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966. By making these amendments, the Australian government aimed to ensure that naval personnel receive equitable compensation for their service, thereby maintaining the effectiveness and morale of the naval forces. The regulations were enacted to update and refine the rates of pay and allowances, reflecting changes in the economic environment and the specific needs of the naval division in Papua and New Guinea.

Scope and Application

The Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations, amended by these Regulations, apply to the personnel of the Naval Defence Force assigned to the Papua and New Guinea Division. These regulations encompass aspects of pay and allowances for members, specifically officers and sailors, including those in the Engine Room Artificer Branch and the Naval Shipwright Branch, who are serving in Papua and New Guinea. The amendments and new schedules provided by these regulations outline the rates of pay and living out allowances applicable to different ranks and pay seniorities within the specified branches. The changes are effective from the thirteenth day of July, 1967, and adjustments to pay are also applicable for the period prior to the commencement of these Regulations. The regulations are made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966 and extend to the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically targeting the personnel within the designated division.

Key Provisions

These Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966, primarily amend the Naval Forces (Papua and New Guinea Division) Regulations. The amendments chiefly concern the pay rates of naval personnel, particularly sailors, and the living out allowance. Regulation 8 is amended to adjust the pay rates of sailors, with specific rates now determined by rank and pay seniority as listed in the newly inserted Third and Fifth Schedules (sections 1 and 4). The living out allowance, previously set at fifty cents, is increased to fifty-four cents, payable from 13 July 1967 (section 2). These changes ensure that the compensation aligns with the revised pay structures. The Regulations impose obligations on the relevant parties to adhere to the new pay scales as outlined in the schedules. Members of the naval forces are required to have their pay calculated based on their rank and pay seniority as specified in the applicable schedules. Additionally, the living out allowance must be adjusted to the new rate of fifty-four cents for services rendered from the effective date. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach mentioned in the text of these Regulations. However, non-compliance with the pay provisions could potentially lead to legal disputes regarding the correct remuneration for naval personnel. It is essential for the parties involved to follow the new pay scales to avoid any such issues. The text does not provide specific maximum penalties for breaches, but any disputes could be addressed under the general legal framework governing employment and contract law in Australia.

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