STATUTORY RULES.
1961. No. 101.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1956.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956.
Dated this 26th day of July, 1961.
DALLAS BROOKS
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Army.
AMENDMENTS OF THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE REGULATIONS.†
Commencement.
1. Sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 2, and regulation 3, of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the fourteenth day of July, 1961.
Pay.
2.—(1.) Regulation 46 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Class. | Rate of pay per day. |
| |
Fourth Class ....................... | Eighteen shillings and threepence |
Third Class ....................... | Nineteen shillings and sixpence |
Second Class ...................... | One pound one shilling and ninepence |
First Class ........................ | One pound nine shillings and fourpence |
| |
(2.) Regulation 46 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “One shilling and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “Three shillings”.
Allowances.
3. Regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) the words “Nine shillings and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “Nine shillings and ninepence”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27th July, 1961.
† Statutory Rules 1951, No. 40, as amended by Statutory Rules 1955, No. 76; 1957, No. 42; 1958, No. 84; 1960, Nos. 13 and 55; and 1961, No. 40.
By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6109/61.—PRICE 3D. 10/19.7.1961.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1961 No. 101, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956, were enacted to amend the Royal Military College Regulations. This legislative instrument was made by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary objective of these regulations was to update the pay rates and allowances for personnel at the Royal Military College, ensuring that the financial compensation reflects the changing economic conditions of the time. The regulations came into operation on the fourteenth day of July, 1961, and were designed to streamline and modernise the compensation structure for the college's staff and cadets.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956, specifically the amendments to the Royal Military College Regulations, apply to the Royal Military College in Australia. These regulations set out the administrative and financial provisions for the College, including adjustments to pay and allowances for the staff and students. The scope of these regulations is limited to the Royal Military College and does not extend to other defence-related institutions or entities outside this College. The amendments, which came into operation on July 14, 1961, focus on altering specific rates of pay and allowances for different classes within the College, ensuring that the financial provisions are updated in line with the legislative intent of the Defence Act. The regulations are a Commonwealth matter, thus they have a national jurisdictional reach within Australia. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds explicitly stated in these regulations, but they do extend the application of the Defence Act to the specific circumstances of the Royal Military College.
Key Provisions
These Regulations, numbered 101 of 1961, are made under the Defence Act 1903-1956. They specifically pertain to amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations, particularly concerning pay and allowances. Section 1 of these Regulations states that certain amendments will come into effect on 14 July 1961. Section 2 revises the pay rates for cadets in the Royal Military College, adjusting their daily wages based on their class. This includes modifying the rates for Fourth Class, Third Class, Second Class, and First Class cadets, with the new rates ranging from eighteen shillings and threepence for the Fourth Class to one pound nine shillings and fourpence for the First Class. Additionally, Section 2 alters the weekly allowance from one shilling and sixpence to three shillings.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations on the entities they govern include ensuring compliance with the revised pay rates and allowances for cadets. Institutions such as the Royal Military College must adhere to the new financial structures outlined in these Regulations, effectively updating their payment systems to reflect the new rates. This necessitates a review and adjustment of existing financial records and administrative processes to align with the statutory amendments.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in various consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of statutory provisions under the Defence Act 1903-1956 could lead to legal repercussions. This might include fines, penalties, or other corrective actions mandated by the Act. The exact nature and severity of these consequences would depend on the specific breaches and the judicial interpretation of the Defence Act provisions.