STATUTORY RULES.
1944. No. 60.
REGULATION UNDER THE SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 1939.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Supply and Development Acts 1939.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of March, 1944.
(SGD.) GOWRIE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Acting for Minister of State for Supply and Shipping.
Amendment of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations. †
Regulation 65 of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting the proviso to sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following proviso:—
“Provided that the Chief Officer may, without production of a medical certificate, grant the leave of absence for any period or periods in the aggregate not exceeding four days in any twelve months.”.
*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1944.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 209; 1928, Nos. 19, 36, 58 and 86; 1929, Nos. 38, 79 and 102; 1930, Nos. 29, 50, 75, 100 and 139; 1931, Nos. 15, 48, 49 and 60; 1932, Nos. 11, 37, 113 and 126; 1933, Nos. 9, 51, 59 and 86; 1934, Nos. 5, 105 and 144; 1935, No. 106; 1936, Nos. 28, 43, 117, 130 and 152; 1937, Nos. 15 and 79; 1938, Nos. 8 and 82; 1939, Nos. 13, 18 and 99; 1940, No. 89; and 1941, Nos. 56, 65 and 161.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
653.—Price 3d. 9/29.2.1944.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1944 No. 60, made under the Supply and Development Acts 1939, was enacted to address administrative inefficiencies within the supply and development sector during a period of national urgency, likely related to World War II efforts. The Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, introduced these regulations to streamline processes and improve operational effectiveness. This legislative instrument aims to amend the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations, specifically modifying Regulation 65 to allow the Chief Officer to grant leave of absence without the requirement of a medical certificate, provided the leave does not exceed four days in any twelve-month period. This amendment reflects a policy objective to facilitate smoother operational management and support the overarching goal of efficient supply and development activities during a critical period in Australian history.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1944, No. 60, issued under the Supply and Development Acts 1939, provide specific amendments to the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations. This regulation pertains to the conditions under which the Chief Officer can grant leave of absence to staff members without the necessity of a medical certificate, modifying the existing proviso to allow for absences not exceeding four days in any twelve-month period. The application of this regulation is limited to the staff within the supply and development sector, overseen by the Chief Officer, who is empowered to make these decisions within the parameters set by the amended regulation. There are no explicit exclusions or thresholds stated in this particular regulation, but it operates within the broader framework of the Supply and Development Acts 1939, which may include additional conditions or stipulations. The regulation does not specify geographic limitations, implying its application is likely national, aligning with the Commonwealth's jurisdiction over the Supply and Development Acts.
Key Provisions
The key provision of this legislative instrument (Statutory Rules 1944, No. 60) is an amendment to Regulation 65 of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations (sub-regulation (1)), which concerns the granting of leave of absence by the Chief Officer. Regulation 65 has been amended so that the Chief Officer may now grant leave of absence for a total of up to four days in any twelve-month period, without requiring the production of a medical certificate (Regulation 65). This change is intended to provide flexibility in managing staff leave without the need for medical certification for short absences.
Under this amended regulation, the Chief Officer now has the authority to approve leave of absence for employees for a cumulative total of up to four days per year, without the necessity of a medical certificate. This change streamlines the process for employees seeking short-term leave, potentially reducing administrative burdens for both employees and the Chief Officer. However, this flexibility is limited to absences not exceeding four days in any twelve-month period, ensuring that the overall leave entitlement is still subject to certain constraints.
The obligations imposed by this regulation primarily concern the Chief Officer’s role in managing staff leave. The Chief Officer is now responsible for ensuring that any leave granted does not exceed the four-day limit within a twelve-month period. This entails keeping records of the leave taken by employees and making decisions on leave applications in accordance with the new provision. Additionally, the Chief Officer must ensure compliance with this regulation, particularly in verifying that the leave granted adheres to the specified limits.
While the regulation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, it is reasonable to infer that any failure to comply with the stipulations regarding the leave limit could result in disciplinary action against the employee or the Chief Officer. Such actions could include formal warnings, additional administrative measures, or potentially more severe consequences depending on the employer’s internal policies and the nature of the breach. The absence of explicit penalties in the regulation suggests that the consequences for non-compliance would be determined by the employer's internal disciplinary procedures.