STATUTORY RULES
1970 No.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1966.*
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 Defence Act 1903-1966.
Dated this ninth day of April, 1970.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Andrew Peacock
Minister of State for the Army.
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Amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations†
Responsibilities.
1. Regulation 22 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) the word “for”.
Pay.
2. 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.............................................. | 2.28 |
Third class.............................................. | 2.41 |
Second class............................................. | 2.64 |
First class .............................................. | 3.73 |
Allowances.
3. Regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) the words “One dollar seventeen cents” and inserting in their stead the words “One dollar twenty-two cents”.
Application.
4. The rates of pay provided for in regulation 46 of the Royal Military College Regulations as amended by these Regulations and the rates of allowance provided for in regulation 47 of those Regulations as amended by regulation 3 of these Regulations apply in respect of service as a cadet on and after the nineteenth day of December, 1969.
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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1970.
† Statutory Rules 1951, No. 40, as amended by Statutory Rules 1955, No. 76; 1957, No. 42; 1958, No. 84; 1960, Nos. 13 and 55; 1961, Nos. 40 and 101; 1962, No. 53; 1963, No. 146; 1964, No. 111; 1965, No. 159; 1966, Nos. 55 and 138; 1967, Nos. 12 and 117; and 1969, No. 52.
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12320/70—Price 5c 10/19.3.1970
Overview
Statutory Rules 1970 No. ___________, enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament, amends the Royal Military College Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966. The regulations were introduced to address issues related to cadet pay and allowances, ensuring that the financial support provided to cadets at the Royal Military College remains fair and up to date. The policy objective, as indicated by the amendments, is to adjust the rates of pay and allowances to reflect the changing economic conditions. The regulations were made by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and they came into effect on 19 December 1969. These amendments aim to provide a more equitable compensation structure for cadets, ensuring their financial needs are met while they serve at the Royal Military College.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966 pertain to the amendment of the Royal Military College Regulations, specifically targeting the pay and allowances for cadets. These Regulations apply to cadets serving at the Royal Military College from the 19th of December, 1969, and onwards. The changes include adjustments to the rates of pay and allowances for cadets, with specific modifications to the existing regulations regarding the pay scale and allowance amounts. The scope of these Regulations is limited to the Royal Military College and its cadets, with no explicit mention of broader applicability to other military institutions or personnel. The amendments are made pursuant to the Defence Act 1903-1966, suggesting that these Regulations have a Commonwealth reach, aligning with federal legislative authority. The Regulations do not detail any exclusions or exemptions, nor do they mention thresholds, but they do provide for the amendment of subordinate instruments to ensure the implementation of the new rates.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument, STATUTORY RULES 1970 No. ___________, amends the Royal Military College Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966. The primary changes introduced by these Regulations are detailed in regulation 2, which modifies the pay rates for cadets, and regulation 3, which updates the allowance rates. Regulation 2 specifically alters Regulation 46 of the Royal Military College Regulations by replacing the previous pay rate table with a new one that specifies different rates for cadets based on their class, effective from December 19, 1969. Regulation 3 updates the allowance rates outlined in Regulation 47 by adjusting the previously specified allowance from one dollar seventeen cents to one dollar twenty-two cents.
These amendments impose specific obligations on the relevant parties, including the Defence Department and the Royal Military College, to ensure the updated pay and allowance rates are correctly applied to cadet remuneration from the effective date of December 19, 1969. The regulations require adherence to the new rates and allowances as stipulated, which impacts the financial administration within the College and the payment process for cadets.
While the legislative instrument itself does not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the mandated pay and allowance rates could lead to administrative or legal repercussions. Such non-compliance might result in financial discrepancies, disputes, or potential legal action to enforce the correct application of the amended rates. However, the specific nature and extent of these consequences would likely be determined by the Defence Act 1903-1966 and any relevant administrative guidelines or policies.