STATUTORY RULES.
1937. No. 106.
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 Regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.
Dated this Tenth day of November, 1937.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command;
Amendment of Naval Reserve Regulations.†
Medical Officers.
Regulation 18 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting all the words after the word “Depot.”, and inserting in their stead the words “Preference in appointment will be given to medical officers on the Emergency List, of the Royal Australian Navy or on the Active List of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve or of the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1937.
† 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; and 1937, Nos. 6, 59 and 89.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
5322.—9/21.10.1937— Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1937 No. 106, issued under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, was enacted to amend the Naval Reserve Regulations, particularly concerning the appointment of medical officers within the Royal Australian Navy and its reserves. The regulation was made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to address the need for prioritising certain medical officers in appointments. The policy objective was to ensure that preference in appointments was given to medical officers on the Emergency List, or on the Active List of either the Royal Australian Naval Reserve or the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. This legislative instrument aimed to streamline and formalise the appointment process for medical officers, enhancing the operational readiness and efficiency of the naval forces.
The regulation, which was notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on the date specified, amends Regulation 18 of the Naval Reserve Regulations by removing previous wording and inserting new criteria for preference in appointments. The changes were part of a series of amendments made to the Naval Reserve Regulations over the preceding years, reflecting ongoing efforts to refine and update the naval defence framework. This specific regulation aimed to ensure that the most suitable and readily available medical officers were appointed, thereby supporting the broader objectives of naval preparedness and effectiveness.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, specifically Statutory Rules 1937 No. 106, apply to medical officers within the Royal Australian Navy and its reserves, namely the Royal Australian Naval Reserve and the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. These regulations amend the Naval Reserve Regulations to adjust the appointment preferences for medical officers, prioritising those on the Emergency List, the Active List of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, or the Active List of the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. The scope of these regulations is limited to the personnel and lists specified within the naval medical services, and their application is confined to the administrative procedures governing appointments within these categories. The regulations do not specify any geographic or jurisdictional limitations, implying a national reach within Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, and the regulations themselves do not extend or restrict their application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this regulation, found in Regulation 18, concern the amendment of the Naval Reserve Regulations, specifically focusing on the appointment of medical officers. The regulation stipulates that preference in the appointment of medical officers will be given to those on the Emergency List of the Royal Australian Navy, as well as those on the Active List of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve or the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. This amendment replaces the previous criteria for appointing medical officers within the Naval Reserve.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this regulation on the parties involved, particularly the medical officers, are now clearly defined. The preference given to certain categories of medical officers means that these individuals will be prioritised for appointments within the Naval Reserve. This amendment ensures that appointments are made based on specific criteria, enhancing the efficiency and preparedness of the Naval Reserve's medical services. The regulation mandates that these criteria be adhered to when considering appointments, ensuring that the selection process is fair and consistent.
The regulation does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for breaches. However, any failure to comply with the amended criteria for appointing medical officers could lead to administrative or disciplinary actions. Although the regulation does not detail these potential consequences, non-compliance could result in a review of appointments and potentially impact the efficiency and readiness of the Naval Reserve's medical services. The precise repercussions would be determined by the governing body overseeing the Naval Reserve.