STATUTORY RULES.
1932. No. 107.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1927.
I, THE DEPUTY OF 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 Defence Act 1903-1927, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-second day of September, 1932.
PHILIP GAME
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOS. FRANCIS
For Minister of State for Defence.
Regulations for the Royal Military College of Australia.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 179, as amended to this date.)
Amendment
Regulation 37 is repealed and the following regulation substituted:—
“37. Cadets’ Accounts will be adjusted at the end of each quarter. The amount, if any, by which a Cadet during any quarter has exceeded the allowances credited to his account in accordance with regulation 36 shall be made good by his parent or guardian; provided, however, that the Commandant may permit the adjustment of a Cadet’s Account in respect of his first year at the College to be deferred until the commencement of the Autumn Term in the following year. If any payment due by a parent or guardian in adjustment of a Cadet’s Account remains unpaid at the expiration of thirty days from the date on which the claim for such payment is made, the Cadet may be removed from the College. Upon his discharge from the College a Cadet shall be paid an amount equal to the balance then standing to the credit of his account. In the event of a Cadet being discharged from the College during his first year of service the amount of the unexpended portion of his outfit allowance, as determined by the Commandant, may be deducted from the balance to his credit. Should a Cadet’s account be in debit at the time of his discharge from the College, the amount of the deficiency shall be made good by his parent or guardian.”
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1932, No. 107, were enacted to amend the Regulations for the Royal Military College of Australia under the Defence Act 1903-1927. The regulation, made by the Deputy of the Governor-General on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, aimed to update the financial obligations of cadets and their parents or guardians at the college. This legislative instrument addressed the need for clear guidelines on the management of cadets' accounts, ensuring that any overages or deficits are appropriately managed and rectified in a timely manner. This regulation, therefore, served to provide a structured approach to financial accountability within the military college setting, ensuring that the financial commitments of both the cadets and their guardians are upheld to maintain the operational integrity of the institution.
The policy objective behind these regulations was to establish a transparent and consistent procedure for handling cadets' accounts, ensuring that financial responsibilities are met to support the smooth operation of the Royal Military College. By setting out the process for account adjustments, the enforcement of payment deadlines, and the consequences of non-compliance, the regulation aimed to create a fair and orderly financial environment for all parties involved. The amendments introduced by the Statutory Rules 1932, No. 107, were thus intended to streamline and clarify the financial management practices within the college, ensuring that the institution could function effectively and efficiently.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1927, specifically the Statutory Rules 1932, No. 107, govern the administration of cadets' accounts at the Royal Military College of Australia. These regulations apply to cadets enrolled at the College and their parents or guardians, who are responsible for ensuring that any overages in allowances are settled. The geographic reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically impacting the Royal Military College of Australia. The regulations outline the process for adjusting cadets' accounts at the end of each quarter and provide for the recovery of any unpaid balances from the cadets' parents or guardians. Furthermore, the Commandant is granted discretion to defer account adjustments for first-year cadets and may deduct unexpended portions of outfit allowances for cadets discharged during their first year. These regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions and are directly applicable as stated, without reliance on subordinate instruments for extension or restriction of their application.
Additionally, the regulations establish a clear process for resolving financial discrepancies and maintaining the financial integrity of the cadets' accounts. If a cadet's account is in deficit upon discharge, the parents or guardians are required to settle the outstanding amount. The stringent financial obligations outlined ensure that the College can maintain its operations and financial stability. These regulations are pivotal in the administration of the Royal Military College of Australia and are designed to uphold the standards and discipline integral to the institution's purpose.
Key Provisions
The Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1927 sets out detailed provisions for the management of cadets' accounts at the Royal Military College of Australia. Regulation 37, which replaces Regulation 37 in the earlier version, specifies that cadets' accounts will be adjusted at the end of each quarter. If a cadet exceeds the allowances credited to their account during any quarter, the amount by which they have exceeded must be made good by their parent or guardian. An exception is made for the first year of a cadet's time at the College, where the adjustment can be deferred until the start of the following year's Autumn Term, subject to the Commandant's approval. If the payment due remains unpaid for thirty days after the claim is made, the cadet may be removed from the College. Upon a cadet's discharge, they are entitled to be paid the balance of their account, minus any unexpended portion of their outfit allowance if they are discharged within their first year, as determined by the Commandant. If the cadet's account is in debit upon discharge, the deficit must be made good by their parent or guardian.
The obligations imposed by this regulation are clear and specific. Parents or guardians are required to ensure that any overages in a cadet's account are settled within the stipulated time frame. The Commandant has the authority to defer account adjustments for first-year cadets and to determine the unexpended portion of outfit allowances for cadets discharged during their first year. Furthermore, the College has the responsibility to manage and adjust cadets' accounts quarterly, notify parents or guardians of any overages or debits, and enforce the removal of cadets whose accounts remain unpaid after thirty days.
Violations of these provisions can result in significant consequences. If a parent or guardian fails to make good any overages in a cadet's account within thirty days of being notified, the cadet may be removed from the College. Additionally, if a cadet's account is in debit upon discharge, the parent or guardian is liable for the amount of the deficiency. The regulation does not explicitly state the maximum penalties for these breaches; however, the consequences of non-compliance are severe and can include the immediate removal of the cadet from the College and financial liability for the parent or guardian.