STATUTORY RULES
1967 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 twenty-fourth day of August, 1967.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
MALCOLM FRASER
Minister of State for the Army.
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Amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations†
Resignation.
1.—(1.) Regulation 34 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting the table and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Period of service | Amount payable |
| $ |
Less than 1 year............................................ | 300.00 |
More than 1 year but less than 2 years............................. | 600.00 |
More than 2 years but less than 3 years............................. | 900.00 |
More than 3 years but less than 4 years............................. | 1,200.00 |
More than 4 years........................................... | 1,500.00 |
(2.) Regulation 34 of the Royal Military College Regulations as amended by these Regulations applies in relation to a Commonwealth cadet who was admitted to the College before the commencement of these Regulations as if the table in that regulation were omitted and the following table inserted in its stead:—
Period of service | Amount payable |
| $ |
Less than 1 year............................................ | 200.00 |
More than 1 year but less than 2 years............................. | 400.00 |
More than 2 years but less than 3 years............................. | 600.00 |
More than 3 years but less than 4 years............................. | 800.00 |
More than 4 years | 1,000.00 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1967.
† Statutory Rules 1951, No. 40 as amended to date. For previous amendments to the Royal Military College Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1967, No. 12 and see also Statutory Rules 1967, No. 12.
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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.............................................. | 2.15 |
Third class............................................... | 2.27 |
Second class............................................. | 2.50 |
First class............................................... | 3.50 |
Allowances.
3. Regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) the words “One dollar nine cents” and inserting in their stead the words “One dollar twelve cents”.
Application.
4. The rates of pay and rates of allowances provided for in the Royal Military College Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in respect of service as a cadet on and after the seventh day of July, 1967.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
Overview
Statutory Rules 1967 No. 117, enacted under the Defence Act 1903-1966, addresses the need for updated financial regulations concerning cadets at the Royal Military College. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to ensure the financial provisions governing the Royal Military College cadets are aligned with contemporary standards. The objective of these amendments is to provide updated rates of pay and allowances for cadets, reflecting the service periods and enhancing the financial support system for those committed to the defence force training. This legislative action ensures that the remuneration and benefits for cadets are fair and reflective of their duration of service within the college.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966 primarily affect cadets of the Royal Military College, particularly those who were admitted to the College prior to the commencement of these Regulations. The amendments primarily focus on financial aspects such as the amount payable upon resignation and the rates of pay and allowances for cadets. These regulations apply to individuals who are cadets at the Royal Military College and their provisions are effective from the seventh day of July 1967. The geographic scope of these regulations is national, as they pertain to a federal institution. There are no explicit exclusions or thresholds mentioned in the text, but the applicability of these amendments is confined to cadets of the Royal Military College. Additionally, the regulations may extend or restrict their application through subordinate instruments, although no such extensions or restrictions are detailed in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966 concern amendments to the Royal Military College Regulations. Section 1 amends Regulation 34 by replacing the existing table with a new table that outlines the amounts payable for cadets based on their period of service. For cadets admitted before the commencement of these Regulations, the new table applies as if the original table were omitted. Section 2 modifies Regulation 46 by replacing the table in sub-regulation (1) with a new table that sets the rate of pay per day for different cadet classes. Section 3 adjusts Regulation 47 by altering a specific monetary value within paragraph (b). Section 4 specifies that these amendments apply to cadet service on and after 7 July 1967.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on cadets and the authorities overseeing the Royal Military College. They detail the financial requirements for cadet resignations based on the length of service and establish the daily pay rates for cadets according to their class. Additionally, they modify allowances as stipulated in Regulation 47. These changes ensure that all financial aspects of cadet service are clearly defined and updated as of the effective date.
Breach of these Regulations, while not explicitly detailed in the text, could lead to various civil or administrative consequences. For instance, failure to comply with the new financial requirements for resignation or pay could result in disputes or claims against the College or the Commonwealth. Such breaches might also lead to the need for further clarification or enforcement actions to ensure adherence to the specified provisions. The maximum penalties or specific legal consequences for non-compliance are not outlined in the provided text.