Naval Reserve Regulations 1931 (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1936. No. 9.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 19101934.*

I, THE GOVERNORGENERAL 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 19101934.

Dated this twenty second

day of January     , 1936.

GovernorGeneral.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Defence.

 

Amendment of Naval Reserve Regulations.†

Rating on entry.

1.—Regulation 30, paragraph (d) of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by inserting, after “Ordinary Signalman” and “Ordinary Telegraphist”, the word “(Provisional)”.

Retired ranks.

2. Regulation 64 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting subregulation (2).

3. After regulation 64 of the Naval Reserve Regulations the following new regulation is inserted:—

Transfers to Retired List.

“64a. A recommendation for the transfer of an Officer to the Retired List under the provisions of Regulations 60, 61, 62 and 64, will be dependent upon such conditions as may be approved by the Naval Board.”

Qualification for retired ranks.

4. Regulation 65 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting subregulation (1.), paragraph (c), subparagraph (ii);

(b) by omitting subregulation (1.), paragraph (d), subparagraph (ii);

(c) by omitting the following from subregulation (1.), paragraph (g):

“, except that a Surgeon Lieutenant who attains six years’ seniority, including time on the Retired List, may be promoted to the rank of Surgeon LieutenantCommander on the Retired List”;

(d) by omitting subregulation (2.).

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on      , 1935.

† Statutory Rules 1931, No. 35, as amended by Statutory Rules 1931. Nos. 79 and 150: 1932, Nos. 65 and 116; 1933, Nos. 6 and 97; 1934, Nos. 19, 103, 129 and 161; 1935, Nos. 35, 55 and 87.

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Rates of pay.

5. Regulation 137 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting in subregulation (1.), paragraph (b) (ix), after “Ordinary Seaman”, the words “Ordinary Signalman (Provisional)”;

(b) by inserting in subregulation (1.), paragraph (b) (ix), after “Ordinary Signalman” the words “Ordinary Telegraphist (Provisional)”;

(c) by adding the following new subregulations:—

“(5.) In addition to the daily rate prescribed in subregulation (1.) of this Regulation, a rating of the Seaman Branch qualified as Seaman Gunner, may be paid a Specialist Allowance at the rate of £1 per annum under conditions approved by the Naval Board, and a rating of the Seaman Branch qualified as Gunlayer, may be paid a Specialist Allowance of £2 per annum, under conditions approved by the Naval Board.

(6.) In addition to the rate prescribed in subregulation (1.) of this regulation, a rating of the Communications Branch of or above the rating of Signalman or Telegraphist, may be paid a Specialist Allowance at the rate of £2 per annum under conditions approved by the Naval Board.”

Cost of travelling to and from drills.

6. Regulation 146, subregulation (2.), paragraph (c) of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting all the words after “spent” in the third line.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1936 No. 9, Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, were enacted to amend the Naval Reserve Regulations and address issues related to the Naval Defence of Australia. These regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and were intended to refine the operational aspects of the Naval Reserve. Among the changes introduced were adjustments to ratings on entry, conditions for transfers to the Retired List, qualifications for retired ranks, and rates of pay for certain ratings, including the introduction of specialist allowances for specific qualifications. These amendments reflect an effort to formalise and clarify the structure and compensation within the Naval Reserve to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness in fulfilling its defence roles.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934 primarily pertain to amendments of the Naval Reserve Regulations, thereby affecting personnel within the Australian Naval Reserve. The scope of the legislation applies to the members of the Naval Reserve, including officers and ratings, and their entitlements, qualifications, and terms of service. The regulations cover various aspects such as rank qualification, conditions for transfer to the Retired List, rates of pay, and allowances for specialist qualifications. The geographic reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, as they pertain to the Australian Naval Defence. Notably, the regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds; however, the application of allowances and conditions is subject to approval by the Naval Board. Furthermore, the application of these regulations can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, as authorised by the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.

Key Provisions

The Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934 make specific amendments to the Naval Reserve Regulations. Firstly, Regulation 30, paragraph (d) is amended to include the word "(Provisional)" after "Ordinary Signalman" and "Ordinary Telegraphist" (Regulation 1). Secondly, sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 64 is omitted, removing certain conditions (Regulation 2). A new regulation, 64a, is inserted, stipulating that a recommendation for the transfer of an officer to the Retired List depends on conditions approved by the Naval Board (Regulation 3). Regulation 65 is amended by omitting specific sub-regulations and paragraphs, including removing the exception for a Surgeon Lieutenant attaining six years’ seniority (Regulation 4). The Regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties involved. For instance, they mandate that the transfer of an officer to the Retired List be contingent upon conditions approved by the Naval Board (Regulation 64a). They also adjust the qualifications for retired ranks by omitting specific sub-regulations and paragraphs, thereby changing the criteria for promotions (Regulation 4). Furthermore, the Regulations specify the rates of pay for various ratings and introduce new specialist allowances subject to Naval Board approval (Regulations 5 and 6). Breach of these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly detail offences or penalties, the overarching Naval Defence Act 1910-1934 provides a framework within which breaches can be prosecuted. Penalties for violations could include fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature and severity of the breach, as outlined in the principal Act. The specific maximum penalties would be determined based on the relevant provisions of the Act.

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