STATUTORY RULES
1971 No.
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of January, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Forces Regulations†
Retiring age of officer.
Regulation 102 of the Naval Forces Regulations is amended by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (1.) the figures “65” (in the second column) and inserting in their stead the figures “60”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 133, as amended by Statutory Rules 1936, Nos. 63 and 119; 1938, Nos. 20, 46, 70 and 91; 1939, Nos. 26, 27, 72 and 143; 1940, Nos. 123, 135, 147, 197, 217 and 240; 1941, Nos. 21, 187. 215 and 242; 1942, Nos. 48 and 202; 1943, No. 42; 1944, No. 63; 1946, Nos. 26 and 32; 1947, Nos. 34 and 130; 1948, Nos. 37, 87 and 88; 1950, Nos. 4 and 26; 1951, Nos. 53, 66 and 165; 1953, No. 19; 1954, Nos. 28, 115 and 123; 1955, Nos. 5 and 16; 1956, No. 78; 1958, No. 88; 1959, No. 38; 1961, Nos. 51 and 67; 1963, Nos. 113 and 145; 1964, Nos. 143 and 157; 1965, Nos. 56 and 67; 1967, No. 20; 1968, Nos. 15 and 79; 1969, No. 128; and 1970, Nos. 71 and 179.
Printed by Authority by the Government Printer of the Commonwealth of Australia
26336/70—Price 5c 10/22.12.1970
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1968, made by the Governor-General with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, address the need to amend the retiring age of officers within the naval forces. Enacted in 1971, this legislation amends Regulation 102 of the Naval Forces Regulations, lowering the retiring age from 65 to 60. This change aims to align the retirement age with broader defence policies and personnel management practices, ensuring the continued efficiency and readiness of naval forces. The regulation was implemented to streamline the service life of officers, thereby facilitating a more dynamic and responsive naval force structure.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1971 No. REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1968, pertains to the amendment of the Naval Forces Regulations under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968. Specifically, it modifies the retiring age of officers within the naval forces, altering the age from 65 to 60. This regulation applies to all officers serving within the Australian Navy, impacting their service duration and retirement entitlements. The changes are effective across the Commonwealth of Australia and are applicable to all personnel subject to the Naval Defence Act. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the scope of this amendment, as it uniformly adjusts the retirement age for all officers without exception. The regulation extends its application directly through the amendment of the Naval Forces Regulations, which is a subordinate instrument under the overarching Naval Defence Act.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 75, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1968, amend the Naval Forces Regulations to change the retiring age of officers in the naval forces. Specifically, Regulation 102 is modified to replace the retiring age of 65 with 60. This change is significant as it directly affects the career span of naval officers, reducing the maximum age for service by five years.
The amendment imposes a new requirement on the naval forces to retire officers at the age of 60 instead of 65. This change in regulation affects the career management and succession planning within the naval forces, necessitating adjustments in policies and practices regarding officer tenure and retirement benefits. The amendment ensures that the naval forces remain compliant with the updated regulation, maintaining consistency and fairness in the application of the retiring age across the board.
Failure to adhere to the new retiring age of 60 can lead to non-compliance with the amended Naval Forces Regulations. Such non-compliance could result in civil or administrative penalties, depending on the severity and circumstances of the breach. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the statutory rules, they could include fines, administrative sanctions, or other corrective measures as prescribed by the governing authorities. It is crucial for the naval forces to implement the changes effectively to avoid any legal repercussions.