STATUTORY RULES.
1940. No. 11.
REGULATIONS UNDER 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 Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.
Dated this seventeenth day of January, 1940.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendments of the Naval Reserve Regulations.†
Definitions.
1. Regulation 4 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following definition:—
“‘the Department’ means the Department of the Navy.”.
Fees for medical attendance.
2. Regulation 158 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting paragraphs (d) and (e) of sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in their stead the following paragraphs:—
“(d) Medical attendance on members of the Auxiliary Services, or members of the Permanent Naval Forces left behind from one of H.M.A. Ships, or sick on leave, or members of the Citizen Naval Forces, or members of the crew of a vessel under the control of the Department— | s. | d. |
for attendance on a member at the medical officer’s surgery....... | 7 | 6 |
for each visit to the Naval Reserve Depot— | | |
(i) where only one patient is attended................... | 7 | 6 |
(ii) where two patients are attended .................... | 15 | 0 |
(iii) where more than two patients are attended............. | 20 | 0 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1940.—Twenty-fourth amendment.
† 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; 1936, Nos. 9 and 146; 1937. Nos. 6, 59, 89 and 106; 1938, Nos. 44 and 59; and 1939, Nos. 29 and 116.
65.—8/8.1.1940.—Price 3d.
for each visit to a patient at a place other than a Naval Reserve Depot— | | |
(i) where the place is within two miles of the medical officer’s surgery | 7 | 6 |
(ii) where the place is more than two miles from the medical officer’s surgery | 10 | 6 |
“(e) Medical attendance, on board ship, on members of the Naval Forces on H.M.A. Ships, or members of the crew of a vessel under the control of the Department— | | |
(i) for each visit where only one patient is attended.......... | 10 | 6 |
(ii) for each visit where more than one patient is attended...... | 20 | 0” |
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1940 No. 11, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, provides amendments to the Naval Reserve Regulations. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were designed to address specific issues within the existing framework of the Naval Reserve Regulations. The regulations focus on updating definitions and altering the fees for medical attendance on various members of naval forces and related services. The policy objective of these amendments is to ensure the efficient management of medical services within the naval forces by clearly defining the scope of the Department of the Navy and updating the financial provisions related to medical attendance, thereby maintaining the operational readiness and health of naval personnel.
Scope and Application
These regulations, established under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, specifically pertain to the Naval Reserve and modify existing Naval Reserve Regulations. They apply to various members of the naval forces, including the Auxiliary Services, Permanent Naval Forces, Citizen Naval Forces, and the crew of vessels under the control of the Department of the Navy. The regulations also extend to members of these forces who are receiving medical attendance, either at a Naval Reserve Depot or on board a ship. The amendments affect the fees for medical attendance, establishing a structured fee schedule based on the number of patients attended and the location of the medical visit. The application of these regulations is national, operating within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds; however, they do delineate specific conditions under which the fees are applicable, such as the proximity of the medical officer's surgery to the patient's location. The scope of application may be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments, as authorised by the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934 include the amendment of the definition of "the Department" (s.1) and the fees for medical attendance (s.2). The first section adds a new definition clarifying that "the Department" refers to the Department of the Navy. The second section modifies Regulation 158, specifying fees for medical attendance on various members of naval forces, both in and out of Naval Reserve Depots, and on board ships. For instance, medical attendance at a Naval Reserve Depot for a single patient costs 76 shillings, while attending to two patients costs 150 shillings. The fees increase further for more than two patients, with a maximum of 200 shillings for such cases (s.2(d)(iii)). Additionally, fees vary depending on the distance of the patient's location from the medical officer's surgery, with a maximum of 106 shillings for locations more than two miles away (s.2(e)(ii)).
The Regulations impose obligations on various entities, including the Department of the Navy, medical officers, and members of the Naval Forces. The Department of the Navy is responsible for ensuring that the amended definitions and fees are correctly applied and enforced within the Naval Reserve system. Medical officers must charge the specified fees for their services to eligible members of the Naval Forces, based on the number of patients and the location of the medical attendance. Members of the Naval Forces, in turn, are obligated to pay the specified fees for medical services rendered, as outlined in the Regulations. Compliance with these financial obligations is crucial for the smooth operation of the medical services provided to the Naval Forces.
Failure to adhere to the provisions and fees specified in these Regulations may result in various consequences. Although the text does not explicitly mention offences, penalties, or specific consequences for non-compliance, breaches of such regulations could potentially lead to administrative actions, financial penalties, or other disciplinary measures as determined by the Department of the Navy or relevant authorities. The specific penalties or consequences would likely be detailed in other parts of the Naval Defence Act or in associated legislation and guidelines.