STATUTORY RULES
1969 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 eighth day of April, 1969.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Phillip Lynch
Minister of State for the Army
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Amendments of the Royal Military College Regulations†
Pay.
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.................................................. | 2.23 |
Third class.................................................. | 2.35 |
Second class................................................. | 2.58 |
First class................................................... | 3.64 |
Allowances.
2. Regulation 47 of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (7;) the words “One dollar twelve cents” and inserting in their stead the words “One dollar seventeen cents”.
Application.
3. 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 twenty-fifth day of October, 1968.
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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
† 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; and 1967, Nos. 12 and 117.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. ____ (C1969L00052) were enacted to make regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966. These regulations address the need for updated pay rates and allowances for cadets at the Royal Military College, ensuring that the compensation aligns with contemporary standards. The instrument was made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary policy objective of these regulations is to adjust the financial remuneration for cadets to reflect current economic conditions, thereby maintaining the operational efficacy and attractiveness of the Royal Military College as an institution for military education and training. The new rates of pay and allowances became effective from the 25th day of October, 1968, ensuring that any changes in financial compensation are promptly implemented for cadets serving during that period.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966, specifically amending the Royal Military College Regulations, apply to cadets serving at the Royal Military College from the 25th of October, 1968, and onwards. The primary focus of these amendments is to adjust the rates of pay and allowances for cadets. The amended rates of pay per day for cadets are set out in a detailed table, replacing the previous rates. Additionally, the regulations modify the allowance rates, for example, changing the allowance from one dollar twelve cents to one dollar seventeen cents. The scope of these regulations is confined to the alterations of monetary provisions within the Royal Military College, affecting only those in the cadet service. There are no specified exclusions or exemptions within the text provided, but the application is limited to the financial adjustments as outlined. These regulations, being statutory rules, extend to the Commonwealth level, impacting the national defence apparatus through its influence on the Royal Military College.
Key Provisions
The Regulations, as noted in section 1, make amendments to the Royal Military College Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1966. The key changes include amendments to the rates of pay for cadets, as detailed in section 1(1), and the allowances provided for cadets, as stated in section 1(2). These amendments apply to service as a cadet on and after 25 October 1968, as per section 1(3).
These Regulations impose several obligations on the entities they govern, specifically the Royal Military College and its cadets. They mandate that the rates of pay and allowances outlined in the amended Regulations must be applied to cadets serving from the specified date. This includes ensuring that the new pay rates, as listed in the amended Regulation 46, are adhered to. Similarly, the updated allowance rate, as amended in Regulation 47, must be implemented. These amendments are designed to ensure consistency and fairness in the compensation for cadets serving in the Royal Military College.
In terms of consequences for breach, the Regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with these amendments. However, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the mandated pay rates and allowances could lead to legal repercussions under the Defence Act 1903-1966, potentially involving disciplinary actions or financial penalties. The exact penalties would likely be determined in the context of broader Defence Act provisions and any relevant case law.