STATUTORY RULES.
1962. No. 53.
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1956.
Dated this fifth day of July, 1962.
DALLAS BROOKS
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Army.
Amendment of the Royal Military College Regulations.†
Second Schedule.
The Second Schedule to the Royal Military College Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph 1 the words “subject to paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Schedule,” and inserting in their stead the words “subject to paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Schedule,”;
(b) by omitting from sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 1 the words “and four other subjects” and inserting in their stead the words “, a branch of Mathematics and three other subjects”;
(c) by omitting from sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 1 the words “and three other subjects” and inserting in their stead the words “, a branch of Mathematics and two other subjects”; and
(d) by omitting paragraph 4.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th July, 1962.
† 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, Nos. 40 and 101.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3649/62.—Price 3d. 10/1.5.1962.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1962 No. 53, enacted under the Defence Act 1903-1956, addresses the need to amend the Royal Military College Regulations to update educational requirements for cadets. The regulation was made by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective is to ensure that cadets are equipped with the necessary mathematical knowledge to meet contemporary military standards. This amendment specifically modifies the subjects that cadets must study, replacing certain requirements with a branch of Mathematics and additional subjects to enhance their educational foundation in alignment with current defence needs.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1962, Number 53, represent a regulation made under the Defence Act 1903-1956, issued by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia. This legislation pertains specifically to the amendment of the Royal Military College Regulations, detailing changes to the educational requirements for students admitted to the college. The regulation applies directly to the governance and academic structure of the Royal Military College, affecting the curriculum and entry criteria for prospective cadets. The scope of the Act is limited to the Commonwealth level, as it pertains to federal military education. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the text of this particular regulation, which is focused on the administrative and academic adjustments within the Royal Military College. The regulation is an instrument extending the primary legislation by providing detailed modifications to the educational stipulations outlined in the original Royal Military College Regulations.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this Statutory Rule (1962 No. 53) involve amendments to the Second Schedule of the Royal Military College Regulations. These amendments specifically modify the educational requirements for cadets enrolled in the Royal Military College. Paragraph 1 of the Second Schedule now stipulates that cadets must study a branch of Mathematics in addition to three other subjects, rather than the previous requirement of four other subjects (Schedule, clause (a)). Similarly, sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 1 now mandates that cadets study a branch of Mathematics alongside two other subjects, instead of three (Schedule, clause (b)). Additionally, paragraph 4 has been omitted entirely from the Schedule (Schedule, clause (d)).
The obligations imposed by these amendments require cadets to include a branch of Mathematics in their studies, with the specific number of additional subjects varying depending on their year of study. This change underscores the importance of mathematical proficiency within the military educational framework. It ensures that all cadets receive a more robust foundation in mathematical sciences, which are crucial for various aspects of military operations and strategic planning.
Failure to comply with the educational requirements set out in the amended Schedule may result in consequences, although the precise nature of these consequences is not explicitly detailed within the Statutory Rule itself. Typically, non-compliance with such educational mandates could lead to administrative or disciplinary actions within the Royal Military College. Given the context of the Defence Act 1903-1956, which this Statutory Rule amends, any significant breach of educational requirements might also have broader implications for a cadet's standing and future career within the Defence Force.
The Statutory Rule does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance within its text. However, under the Defence Act 1903-1956, general provisions regarding discipline and penalties would apply. Such provisions could include a range of sanctions from formal warnings to more severe disciplinary measures, potentially impacting a cadet’s progression and status within the military. The precise penalties would depend on the severity and nature of the non-compliance, as well as the internal policies and regulations of the Royal Military College.