STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 129.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Additions to Universal Training Regulations 43, 73, and 150.
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 fifteenth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
FRANK G. TUDOR.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Additions.
Part III.—Senior Cadets.
At the end of Regulation 43, add the following new Regulation:—
43a. An officer of the Senior Cadets admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia as a Staff Cadet, will be required to resign his commission from a date prior to his attestation in the Corps of Staff Cadets.
Part IV.—Junior Cadets.
At the end of Regulation 73, add the following new Regulation:—
73a. An officer of the Junior Cadets admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia as a Staff Cadet, will be required to resign his commission from a date prior to his attestation in the Corps of Staff Cadets.
Part V.—Citizen Forces.
At the end of Regulation 150, add the following new Regulation:—
150a. An officer admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia as a Staff Cadet, will be required to resign his commission from a date prior to his attestation in the Corps of Staff Cadets.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1913 No. 129, Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, was enacted in 1913 to address the need for urgent amendments to the Universal Training Regulations, specifically for senior cadets, junior cadets, and citizen forces. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, recognising the urgency of the situation. The overarching policy objective of these provisional regulations is to ensure a smooth transition for officers of the cadets admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia as Staff Cadets, requiring them to resign their commissions prior to their attestation in the Corps of Staff Cadets.
These provisional regulations, which came into immediate operation, aim to facilitate a seamless integration of cadet officers into the Royal Military College of Australia while maintaining the integrity of the training and leadership structures within the defence forces. The enacting body, the Governor General in Council, sought to address the gap in the existing regulations to better align with the strategic objectives of the Defence Act 1903-1912, ensuring that all cadet officers are adequately prepared for their roles within the military college.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Statutory Rules 1913 No. 129, address the admission of officers to the Royal Military College of Australia as Staff Cadets, with particular emphasis on the requirement for these officers to resign their commissions prior to attestation. These regulations apply to officers within the Senior Cadets, Junior Cadets, and Citizen Forces, thereby affecting individuals serving in these capacities who are admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia. The regulations are applicable on a national level, as they pertain to the Commonwealth of Australia and its defence mechanisms, particularly concerning the training and management of cadet officers. The application of these regulations is straightforward, with no stated exclusions or exemptions, and they are designed to come into immediate operation due to their urgent nature, as certified by the Governor-General. Any further specifications or modifications to the application of these regulations can be made through subordinate instruments, allowing for adaptability in response to changing circumstances or requirements within the defence sector.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 129, establish Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically focusing on Universal Training Regulations 43, 73, and 150. These regulations introduce new provisions regarding the resignation of commissions for officers within the Senior Cadets (Regulation 43a), Junior Cadets (Regulation 73a), and Citizen Forces (Regulation 150a) when they are admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia as Staff Cadets. Each of these new regulations stipulates that the officers must resign their commissions prior to their attestation in the Corps of Staff Cadets.
The Act imposes specific obligations on officers within the Senior Cadets, Junior Cadets, and Citizen Forces who are admitted to the Royal Military College of Australia as Staff Cadets. These officers are required to resign their existing commissions before their attestation in the Corps of Staff Cadets. This stipulation ensures a clear separation between their previous roles and their new status as cadets at the college. The regulations aim to maintain a distinct progression in training and command structure within the cadet system.
Failure to comply with the provisions outlined in these regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences. While the Act does not explicitly detail specific penalties, non-compliance with military regulations can generally lead to disciplinary action within the military framework, which may include administrative penalties, loss of rank, or other disciplinary measures. The seriousness of the consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the relevant authorities.