STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 293.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1912.
Amendment to Universal Training Regulations 117, 171, and 176.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this twelfth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D MILLEN.
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REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Part V.—Citizen Forces.
Amendments.
Regulation 117—
After the words “Under sub-sections (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9)” delete the words “Any member of the Permanent Military Forces or any Area Officer”, and substitute—“The Officer Commanding or Adjutant, or any member of the Permanent Military Forces, or any Area Officer.”
Regulation 171—
At end of Regulation insert—“The wearing of Military uniform except when on duty or when otherwise specially authorized, is prohibited.”
Regulation 176—
Delete the following—“Additional articles of clothing may be issued to members of Citizen Forces, on payment, and the amounts so paid shall be credited to Defence Revenue.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912, enacted in 1913, were introduced to address urgent amendments to the Universal Training Regulations, specifically Regulations 117, 171, and 176. These regulations were issued by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and were designed to come into immediate effect to meet pressing needs related to the management and discipline of citizen forces within the Australian military framework. The policy objective of these regulations was to refine the command structure and discipline concerning the wearing of military uniforms by members of the Citizen Forces, ensuring that such uniforms were only worn when on duty or with special permission. Additionally, these regulations aimed to clarify the process for issuing and paying for additional articles of clothing for members of the Citizen Forces, thereby ensuring proper accountability and management of military resources.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 pertain to amendments in the Universal Training Regulations, specifically affecting Regulations 117, 171, and 176. These regulations apply to members of the Citizen Forces, Permanent Military Forces, and Area Officers within the Commonwealth of Australia. Regulation 117 modifies the scope of individuals who can perform certain duties, while Regulation 171 introduces a prohibition on the wearing of military uniforms outside of duty or special authorisation. Regulation 176 removes the provision for the issuance of additional articles of clothing to Citizen Forces members on payment. The regulations are applicable nationwide as they are issued under the authority of the Commonwealth and are intended to come into immediate operation, reflecting the urgency of the circumstances necessitating these amendments. Any further extensions or restrictions to these regulations would be addressed through subsequent legislative or administrative actions.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 concern the Universal Training Regulations, specifically altering sections 117, 171, and 176. Regulation 117 now specifies that the Officer Commanding or Adjutant, or any member of the Permanent Military Forces, or any Area Officer can carry out certain actions previously limited to only Area Officers (Regulation 117). Regulation 171 adds a new prohibition against the wearing of military uniforms except when on duty or with special authorisation (Regulation 171). Regulation 176 removes the provision that allowed for the issuance of additional clothing to members of the Citizen Forces on payment, with those payments credited to Defence Revenue (Regulation 176).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations include ensuring that only authorised personnel, such as the Officer Commanding, Adjutant, or members of the Permanent Military Forces, or Area Officers, can perform certain duties previously restricted (Regulation 117). It mandates that the wearing of military uniforms is restricted to official duties or when expressly permitted (Regulation 171). Furthermore, it eliminates the practice of issuing extra clothing to Citizen Forces members with a payment system that would credit Defence Revenue (Regulation 176).
For breaches of these regulations, specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not explicitly detailed in the text provided. However, under the general provisions of the Defence Act 1903–1912, unauthorised actions could be subject to disciplinary measures within the military framework. The Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 may also provide for additional penalties and consequences for breaches of regulations, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity and nature of the offence.