STATUTORY RULES.
1911. No. 25.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1910.
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 1903-1910 should come into immediate operation, and further should be taken to have come into operation on the 1st day of January, 1911, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this third day of March, One thousand nine hundred and eleven.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Part II.
Regulation 16 is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
16. An allowance of £25 per annum may be paid to the Medical Officer of a Training Area for carrying out the Medical Examinations in such Area, and in addition he may be granted the pay of his rank (as prescribed in Financial and Allowance Regulations) when required to attend Camps or Parades.
For the six months ending 30th June, 1911, the full allowance for the whole year may be paid.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1911 No. 25, enacted by the Governor-General in Council under the Defence Act 1903-1910, addresses the immediate need for provisional regulations regarding universal training in Australia. This legislative instrument was introduced to ensure that the necessary provisions could be implemented without delay due to the urgency of the situation. The policy objective behind these regulations was to facilitate the efficient organisation and administration of medical examinations and other requirements associated with military training areas, ensuring that the military was adequately prepared and compliant with the provisions of the Defence Act.
The enactment of these provisional regulations by the Federal Executive Council was intended to provide a temporary measure until more permanent legislative arrangements could be established, thereby addressing a critical gap in the operational readiness of the Australian military during a period of heightened national concern.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1910, established by Statutory Rules 1911 No. 25, provide specific provisions related to the remuneration of medical officers within training areas under the Defence Act. This legislation applies to medical officers who are responsible for conducting medical examinations within designated training areas. It provides a monetary allowance of £25 per annum for these examinations and additional pay based on their rank when they are required to attend camps or parades. These regulations extend to the entire Commonwealth of Australia and came into immediate effect on the 1st of January, 1911, with an additional provision for the payment of the full annual allowance for the six months ending 30th June, 1911. Notably, the regulations allow for modifications through subordinate instruments, ensuring they can be adapted to changing circumstances as needed.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1910, specifically Regulation 16, provide for an allowance to be paid to the Medical Officer of a Training Area. This allowance is set at £25 per annum for conducting medical examinations within the area (Reg. 16). Additionally, the Medical Officer may be granted the pay of their rank when required to attend camps or parades, as prescribed in the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Reg. 16). For the six months ending 30 June 1911, the full annual allowance may be paid in advance (Reg. 16).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the Medical Officers within Training Areas. They require these officers to conduct medical examinations for the personnel within their designated areas and to attend camps or parades when necessary (Reg. 16). The obligation extends to ensuring that they are compensated appropriately for their duties, as per the stipulated allowances and ranks’ pay (Reg. 16).
Failure to comply with the provisions set out in these regulations could potentially lead to legal consequences. However, the specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach are not detailed within the provided text. It is essential for the Medical Officers and relevant authorities to adhere to these regulations to avoid any potential repercussions that may arise from non-compliance. The precise nature of these consequences would typically be defined in the broader legislative context or subsequent amendments.