STATUTORY RULES.
1942. No. 94.
REGULATION 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 twenty fourth day of February, 1942.
(SGD.) GOWRIE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Reserve Regulations.†
Fees for medical attendance.
Regulation 158 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (j) of sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(j) Medical or physical examination or attendance at the medical or physical examination in time of war or emergency of—
(i) Ranks and ratings, prior to their employment on war service—per capita | 7 | 6 |
(ii) Recruits for the Citizen Naval Forces—per capita........... | 7 | 6 |
(iii) Ranks and ratings who are still serving but are about to be demobilized or discharged for reasons other than sickness or injury—per capita | 7 | 6 |
(iv) Ranks and ratings prior to their proceeding on draft—per capita. | 2 | 6 |
Provided that the total amount of fees payable in respect of examinations and attendances performed by any such Medical Officer in any one day shall not exceed Two pounds.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1942.—Thirty-second 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; 1939, Nos. 29 and 116; 1940, Nos. 11, 81 and 255; and 1941, Nos. 57, 81, 124, 217 and 238.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
758.—20/30.1.1942.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1942 No. 94, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, addresses the need to amend the fees payable for medical examinations and attendances in the context of war or emergency, ensuring the provision of necessary medical services to naval personnel during times of conflict. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislative instrument aims to adjust the financial obligations associated with medical services provided to naval personnel, reflecting the urgency and heightened demands of wartime conditions. The underlying policy objective is to maintain the readiness and health of the naval forces by ensuring that appropriate medical examinations and treatments are accessible, while also setting a cap on daily fees to prevent excessive charges.
Scope and Application
The Naval Reserve Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, No. 94, apply to specific categories of personnel within the Australian Defence Force's Naval Reserve, including ranks and ratings prior to their employment on war service, recruits for the Citizen Naval Forces, and ranks and ratings who are about to be demobilized or discharged for reasons other than sickness or injury. This regulation also applies to ranks and ratings prior to their proceeding on draft. The amendment concerns fees for medical attendance, specifically setting the fee per capita for medical or physical examinations or attendances during wartime or emergencies. The regulation applies nationally, as it is a Commonwealth statutory rule, and its reach is limited to the personnel and circumstances outlined. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within this particular regulation, although broader application and exceptions may be addressed in other sections of the Naval Reserve Regulations or in related subordinate instruments. The fees set forth in this regulation are intended to cover examinations and attendances performed by medical officers, with a cap of two pounds for the total amount of fees payable in respect of examinations and attendances performed by any such medical officer in any one day.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation pertain to the amendment of Regulation 158 of the Naval Reserve Regulations, specifically concerning fees for medical attendance. Regulation 158(1)(j) is amended to detail fees for various medical examinations or attendances during times of war or emergency (Regulation 1). These fees are set per capita for different categories of personnel, such as ranks and ratings prior to their employment on war service, recruits for the Citizen Naval Forces, and ranks and ratings about to be demobilised or discharged for reasons other than sickness or injury (Regulation 1(j)(i)-(iv)). Furthermore, the regulation limits the total fees payable by any medical officer in a single day to Two Pounds (Regulation 1(j)(v)).
The obligations and requirements imposed by this regulation include ensuring that appropriate fees are charged and paid for medical or physical examinations or attendances. This applies to specific categories of personnel within the naval forces, such as ranks and ratings prior to their deployment on war service, recruits for the Citizen Naval Forces, and ranks and ratings who are about to be demobilised or discharged for reasons other than sickness or injury (Regulation 1(j)(i)-(iv)). Additionally, medical officers must adhere to the stipulated maximum daily fee limit of Two Pounds (Regulation 1(j)(v)).
The legislation does not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches of this regulation. However, non-compliance with the specified fees or exceeding the maximum daily fee limit could potentially lead to administrative or disciplinary actions within the naval forces. The exact consequences would depend on the internal policies and disciplinary procedures of the naval forces, as they are not detailed within the text of this statutory rule.