STATUTORY RULES.
1915. No. 172.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1915.
Regulations for Universal Training, Part III., Senior Cadets,—Regulation 57—Amendment.
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 Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1915 should come into immediate operation, and further should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of July, 1915, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twenty-second day of September, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
Regulations for Universal Training, Part III., Senior Cadets,
Amendment,
Regulation 57.—Paragraph (1) is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
(1) An allowance (subject to provision being made by Parliament) may be paid to officers within the authorized establishments to make good the expenses necessary in the provision of rank badges, drill books, accoutrements, and all other incidental expenses—
C.O., Battalion................. | At the rate of £7 per annum. |
O.C. Company................. | At the rate of £5 per annum. |
Second in command of Company | At the rate of £5 per annum. |
Other officers.................. | At the rate of £3 per annum. |
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1915, specifically Statutory Rules 1915 No. 172, were enacted to address the need for immediate implementation of regulations concerning universal training, particularly for senior cadets. This was necessitated by the urgency of the situation during the First World War, which required prompt and structured military training provisions. The regulations were issued under the authority of the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and were designed to come into immediate effect from 1 July 1915. These provisional regulations aimed to provide a temporary solution to the financial burden on officers by allowing allowances for expenses related to rank badges, drill books, accoutrements, and other incidental costs necessary for the training of senior cadets. This legislative measure underscores the pressing need to support the military training infrastructure during a critical period of national defence.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1915, specifically Regulation 57, pertain to the provision of allowances for officers within the authorized establishments to cover the expenses related to rank badges, drill books, accoutrements, and other incidental costs. The allowances are subject to parliamentary provision and are structured to provide different rates depending on the rank and role of the officer, with specific amounts such as £7 per annum for the Commanding Officer of a Battalion and £5 per annum for Officers Commanding a Company or the Second in Command of a Company, and £3 per annum for other officers. This regulation applies to officers within the Commonwealth of Australia, establishing a clear and hierarchical structure for financial support in the context of universal training and cadet management. The regulation was made to have immediate effect from 1 July 1915, highlighting the urgency and importance of these provisions during the period of its enactment.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1915 focus on the allowance to be paid to officers for expenses incurred in providing essential training materials and equipment, such as rank badges, drill books, and accoutrements (Reg. 57(1)). Specifically, the regulation sets out the annual allowances for different ranks of officers: £7 for the Commanding Officer of a battalion, £5 for the Officer Commanding of a company, £5 for the second in command of a company, and £3 for other officers. This regulation is subject to parliamentary provision, meaning that the financial allocation must be approved by Parliament before the allowances can be made.
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the officers who are eligible for the allowances. They must ensure that the funds are used solely for the intended purpose of procuring the necessary training materials and equipment. The regulation explicitly states the amounts for each rank, which should be adhered to when processing the payments. Furthermore, it places the responsibility on the officers to report any misuse or misappropriation of the funds to the relevant authorities.
For any breach of these Regulations, there are no explicitly stated offences, penalties, or consequences in the provided text. However, the regulation's requirement for parliamentary provision implies that failure to comply with the financial allocation could lead to legal and administrative consequences. Officers found to be misusing the funds or not adhering to the prescribed amounts could face disciplinary actions, including potential demotion or removal from their positions. Additionally, there may be civil or criminal liability if the misuse of funds results in significant financial loss or fraud. The severity of these consequences would depend on the extent of the breach and the findings of any subsequent investigations or legal proceedings.