Naval Reserve Regulations 1926 (Amendment)

Overview

The Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, enacted in 1929, were created to address issues within the existing Naval Reserve Regulations concerning the compensation for naval reservists who are temporarily incapacitated due to injuries sustained during naval duty. This legislative instrument was made by the Deputy of the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, and it amends the previous statutory rules from 1926. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that members of the Naval Reserve receive appropriate financial support in cases of injury that prevent them from working for up to six months, with allowances also provided for dependent children. The regulations specify the amounts payable to officers and other members, as well as additional weekly allowances for each child under fourteen years of age dependent on the injured member.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, specifically the fourth amendment to the Naval Reserve Regulations, applies to members of the Naval Reserve who are temporarily incapacitated from following their occupation or trade due to injuries sustained in the performance of naval duty. The Regulations detail the financial allowances that can be provided to these members, setting a daily allowance of up to 12s. 6d. for officers and 10s. for other members, along with an additional weekly allowance for each dependent child under fourteen years of age. This legislation is applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia and serves to provide financial support to those who have been injured while serving in the Naval Reserve. The Regulations do not explicitly outline exclusions or exemptions, but they are subject to the overarching provisions of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918. The application of these Regulations may be further extended or specified through subordinate instruments as necessary to implement the provisions of the Act.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these regulations, which are amendments to the Naval Reserve Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, focus on the allowances payable to members of the Naval Reserve who are temporarily incapacitated due to injuries sustained during naval duty. Specifically, Regulation 168 has been amended (Regulation 168(1)). Under the new amendment, officers in the Naval Reserve may be compensated with an allowance not exceeding 12 shillings and 6 pence per day, while other members may receive up to 10 shillings per day. Additionally, a weekly allowance of 5 shillings is granted for each dependent child under fourteen years of age. The regulations impose obligations on the authorities responsible for the administration of the Naval Reserve. They must ensure that eligible members who are incapacitated due to injuries sustained during naval duty receive the specified allowances. This includes verifying the eligibility of the members, the nature and duration of their incapacitation, and the number of dependent children, to correctly calculate and disburse the allowances as outlined. For breaches of the regulations, there are no explicit offences or penalties mentioned in the text. However, any failure to comply with the stipulated allowances or misapplication of funds could potentially lead to administrative or disciplinary actions under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 or other relevant legislation. The precise consequences would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and could involve corrective measures, financial restitution, or other remedial actions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.