Repatriation (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1933. No. 69.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS’ REPATRIATION ACT 1920-1931.

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 Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1920-1931, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this thirty-first day of May 1933.

(Sgd.) ISAAC. A. ISAACS.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for Minister of State for Repatriation.

 

AMENDMENT OF REPATRIATION (STAFF) REGULATIONS.

(Statutory Rules 1928, No. 60, as amended to this date).

1. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 3 is amended by deleting from the definition of “The Act” the figure “1922” and inserting in their stead the figure “1931”.

2. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 45 is amended by deleting the figures “1918”, where occurring, and inserting in their stead the figures “1927”.

3. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 47 is amended by deleting the figure “372”, where occurring, and inserting in their stead the figure “324”.

4. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 52 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—

“(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, an officer who is instructed to proceed to a station in anticipation of his permanent transfer thereto, and who has been notified in writing by the Commission or Deputy Commissioner that his transfer is to be made permanent, shall not be eligible to receive travelling allowance during his employment at such station:

Provided that the transfer is a transfer not involving promotion, and provided further that where the officer transferred is entitled to increase in salary on transfer such increase be paid from a date not later than the day of his arrival at his new station.”

5. After Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 67 the following new Regulations are inserted:—

“Uniform Allowances.

67a. Matrons, Senior Sisters, Staff Nurses and Masseuses who are employed on the classified staffs at Medical Institutions, and who are required to wear uniforms while on duty, shall be paid uniform allowances at rates decided upon by the Commission and notified to Deputy Commissioners.”


“Locality Allowances.

67b. Officers employed at Medical Institution situated in isolated districts may be paid locality allowances at rates decided upon by the Commission and notified to Deputy Commissioners.”

6. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 68 1s. amended as follows:—

(a) by omitting from the second proviso to sub-regulation (1) the words “to a date three months earlier than that”; and

(b) by omitting from the second proviso to sub-regulation (1) the word “two” and inserting in its stead the word “three”.

7. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 79 is amended as follows:—

(a) by deleting from clause (11) of the proviso to sub-regulation (7) the figures “13” and inserting in their stead the figures “18”; and

(b) by deleting from sub-regulation (16) the words “or part-time temporary employee”.

8. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 80 is amended by deleting from the end of the first line of sub-regulation (2) the word “the” and inserting in its stead the word “this”.

9. After Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 83 the following new Regulation is inserted:—

“Arbitration Leave.

83a. (1) The Deputy Commissioner may grant leave of absence with full pay to officers summoned to attend as witnesses in proceedings under the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920, but only for such period as is necessary to enable evidence to be tendered:

Provided that this sub-regulation shall apply only to officers stationed in the metropolitan area of a capital city in which the hearing takes place, or, subject to the certificate of the Public Service Arbitrator that attendance was essential to the proper presentation of the case by an organization, to officers stationed beyond a radius of fifteen miles of the capital city.

(2) The Deputy Commissioner may grant leave of absence without pay to officers who are representatives of organizations for the purpose of preparing evidence for submission to the Public Service Arbitrator in any proceedings under the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920.

Provided that such leave shall not be granted to more than two representatives of an organization at any one time and that the period of leave so granted shall not exceed three months in any twelve months:

Provided further that the periods during which any officer is absent on leave granted under this sub-regulation shall be included as part of the officer’s period of service.”

10. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 92 is amended by inserting the following new sub-regulation:—

“(2) In determining the maximum salary of an officer’s position for the purpose of this Regulation, variations of salary made in the manner set forth in Regulation 62 of these Regulations shall not be taken into account.”

11. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 99 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sub-regulation:—

“(5) Except where otherwise directed by the Commission, leave of absence with pay for recreation shall not be granted to a part-time temporary employee.”

12. Repatriation (Staff) Regulation 100 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sub-regulation:—

“(4) Except where otherwise directed by the Commission, sick leave with pay shall not be granted to a part-time temporary employee.”

 

 

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

Overview

The Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1920-1931 was enacted to address the ongoing needs of Australian soldiers who had served in World War I and required continued support as they transitioned back into civilian life. The legislation aimed to provide comprehensive care, including medical treatment, pensions, and other forms of assistance to soldiers and their families. This legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1933, No. 69, amends the Repatriation (Staff) Regulations under the Act to further refine and update the provisions governing the administration of benefits and entitlements. The instrument was made by the Governor-General in Council, following the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and seeks to ensure that the administration of the Act remains efficient and responsive to the needs of the beneficiaries. The overarching policy objective is to maintain and enhance the support system for soldiers and their families, ensuring that they receive the care and benefits they are entitled to.

Scope and Application

The Regulations made under the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1920-1931 apply to the staff employed in the Repatriation Department, which includes various officers and employees working in medical institutions and other facilities associated with the repatriation of soldiers. These regulations cover aspects such as staff transfers, allowances, leave entitlements, and salary variations, with specific provisions for officers in isolated districts, those required to wear uniforms, and those who may need to attend arbitration proceedings. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, as they are enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council's advice. There are specific exclusions, such as the restriction on granting leave with pay to part-time temporary employees for recreation or sick leave, unless otherwise directed by the Commission. The regulations can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as needed to address specific circumstances or operational requirements.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act 1920-1931 primarily focus on amending the Repatriation (Staff) Regulations. Firstly, Regulation 3 modifies the definition of "The Act" to change the reference from 1922 to 1931 (Reg. 1). Secondly, Regulation 45 updates the year from 1918 to 1927 (Reg. 2). Thirdly, Regulation 47 replaces the figure 372 with 324 (Reg. 3). Regulation 52 introduces a new sub-regulation stating that an officer instructed to proceed to a station in anticipation of a permanent transfer, and notified in writing by the Commission or Deputy Commissioner, will not be eligible for a travelling allowance if the transfer does not involve promotion, and the officer is entitled to a salary increase, which must be paid from the day of their arrival at the new station (Reg. 4). Additionally, Regulation 67a provides that matrons, senior sisters, staff nurses, and masseuses employed at medical institutions and required to wear uniforms while on duty will receive uniform allowances at rates decided by the Commission and notified to Deputy Commissioners (Reg. 5). Similarly, Regulation 67b allows officers employed in isolated districts to receive locality allowances at rates decided by the Commission and notified to Deputy Commissioners (Reg. 5). These Regulations impose obligations on the Commission and Deputy Commissioners to decide on and notify the rates of uniform and locality allowances, as well as to manage the eligibility and terms of travelling allowances, salary increases, and leave entitlements for officers. They also establish conditions under which leave with or without pay can be granted, such as for officers summoned to attend as witnesses in arbitration proceedings, or for part-time temporary employees (Regs. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11). The Commission and Deputy Commissioners must also ensure that variations of salary, as per Regulation 62, are not taken into account when determining the maximum salary of an officer’s position (Reg. 9). Breach of these Regulations may result in various civil or administrative consequences, such as the denial of allowances or leave entitlements, depending on the specific Regulation contravened. For instance, an officer who is not eligible for a travelling allowance under the amended terms may face financial disadvantage. Similarly, officers who are not granted leave as per the stipulated conditions may face difficulties in attending necessary proceedings or fulfilling their duties. The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific penalties or criminal consequences for breach, but non-compliance with these administrative provisions could potentially lead to internal disciplinary actions or other administrative measures by the Repatriation Commission.

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