STATUTORY RULES
1966 No. 55
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1965.*
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 1903-1965.
Dated this tenth day of February, 1966.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Malcom Fraser
Minister of State for the Army.
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Amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the eighteenth day of February, 1966.
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......................... | 1.97 |
Third Class.......................... | 2.09 |
Second Class........................ | 2.32 |
First Class.......................... | 3.17 |
Allowances.
3. Regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) the words “Two shillings and ninepence” and inserting in their stead the words “Twenty-eight cents”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) the words “Ten shillings and threepence” and inserting in their stead the words “One dollar and two cents”.
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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 11 February 1966.
† 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; and 1965, No. 159.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
1182/66.—Price 6d. (5c) 9/1.2.1966.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1966 No. 55, made under the Defence Act 1903-1965, is a legislative instrument designed to amend certain regulations of the Royal Military College. Enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these Regulations were introduced to update and adjust the financial aspects of the Royal Military College, specifically addressing the pay rates and allowances for the cadets. The primary objective of these amendments is to modernise the financial structure of the college, ensuring that it remains relevant and equitable. The Regulations came into operation on the 18th of February, 1966, marking the commencement of these updated provisions.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 55, made under the Defence Act 1903-1965, specifically pertain to amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations. These Regulations, which came into effect on 18 February 1966, adjust the pay rates for cadets at the Royal Military College and modify the allowances provided to them. The scope of these Regulations is confined to the financial aspects of cadet remuneration and allowances at this military college, impacting the individuals who are cadets at the Royal Military College. These Regulations apply within the Commonwealth of Australia and are an exercise of the federal legislative power under the Defence Act. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these specific Regulations, though broader provisions of the Defence Act may apply to other contexts. The application of these Regulations can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments under the Defence Act.
Key Provisions
These Regulations, made under the Defence Act 1903-1965, amend the Royal Military College Regulations, particularly focusing on pay rates and allowances for cadets at the Royal Military College. The Regulations come into effect on 18 February 1966, as stated in section 1. Specifically, section 2 revises the pay rates for cadets, replacing the previous rates with new monetary values, while section 3 adjusts the allowances for meals and laundry services provided to the cadets.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the financial administration within the Royal Military College. The College must ensure that the updated pay rates and allowances are accurately implemented and reflected in the financial records pertaining to the cadets. This includes ensuring that the new rates are applied consistently to all cadets and that any financial discrepancies are promptly addressed and rectified.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the Regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for breaches. However, under the Defence Act 1903-1965, failure to comply with regulations could result in administrative or disciplinary action. While specific penalties are not detailed within these Regulations, any breaches of Defence-related statutes could potentially lead to civil or criminal liabilities, depending on the severity and nature of the breach.