STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 111.
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 twenty seventh day of August, 1964.
E. W. WOODWARD
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. J. FORBES
Minister of State for the Army.
Amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations.†
Pay.
1.—(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......................... | Nineteen shillings and eightpence |
Third Class.......................... | One pound and elevenpence |
Second Class......................... | One pound three shillings and twopence |
First Class.......................... | One pound eleven shillings and eightpence |
(2.) The rate of pay specified in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 46 of the Royal Military College Regulations, as amended by the last preceding sub-regulation, applies in relation to service as a cadet on and after the twenty-sixth day of June, 1964.
Allowances.
2.—(1.) Regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) the words “Two shillings and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “Two shillings and ninepence”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) the words “Nine shillings and ninepence” and inserting in their stead the words “Ten shillings and threepence”.
(2.) The rate of allowance specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations, as amended by the last preceding sub-regulation, applies in relation to service as a cadet on and after the twenty-sixth day of June, 1964.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 28th August, 1964.
† 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; and 1963, No. 146.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
9894/64.—Price 6d. 9/6.8.1964.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1964 No. 111, made under the Defence Act 1903-1956, was introduced to amend the Royal Military College Regulations, specifically addressing the pay and allowances for cadets. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, E. W. Woodward, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 28th August 1964. The primary objective of these amendments is to update the financial compensation for cadets at the Royal Military College, ensuring that it reflects the contemporary economic conditions and adequately compensates cadets for their service starting from 26th June 1964.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 111, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1956, specifically pertain to amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations. These regulations govern aspects such as pay and allowances for cadets within the Royal Military College. The amendments apply to all cadets who begin their service on or after 26 June 1964. The regulations are applicable within the Commonwealth jurisdiction and are made under the authority of the Defence Act 1903-1956, which provides the legislative basis for these changes. The regulations focus narrowly on financial adjustments to cadet pay and allowances without indicating any exclusions or exemptions. While the scope of these regulations is confined to the Royal Military College, the amendments could potentially be extended or further defined through subordinate instruments issued under the Defence Act.
Key Provisions
These regulations amend the Royal Military College Regulations, specifically addressing the pay rates and allowances for cadets at the Royal Military College. Regulation 46, which details the daily rates of pay for cadets, is amended to reflect new rates that came into effect on 26 June 1964. The amendment involves replacing the existing table with a new one that lists the rates for each cadet class, ranging from Fourth Class to First Class (Regulation 46(1)). This means that cadets will now receive different daily pay rates depending on their class, with the First Class receiving the highest amount of one pound eleven shillings and eightpence per day (Regulation 46(1)(iv)).
In addition to the pay rates, Regulation 47 is amended to adjust the allowances for cadets. The changes involve modifying the amounts specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the regulation. Specifically, the allowance for certain expenses is increased from two shillings and sixpence to two shillings and ninepence, while another allowance is increased from nine shillings and ninepence to ten shillings and threepence (Regulation 47(1)(a)-(b)). These updated allowances apply to cadets from 26 June 1964 onwards (Regulation 47(2)).
Entities governed by these regulations, primarily the Royal Military College and its cadets, must adhere to the new pay and allowance rates specified in the amended regulations. This includes ensuring that cadets are compensated according to the new rates based on their class and that any allowances provided are consistent with the updated figures. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in administrative or financial discrepancies and may lead to disputes over pay and allowances.
There are no specific offences, penalties, or consequences outlined within these regulations for non-compliance. However, any failure to adhere to the stipulated pay and allowance rates could potentially lead to legal challenges or disputes regarding the terms of service and financial entitlements of the cadets. The consequences of such disputes would depend on the outcomes of any legal proceedings initiated.