STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 47.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1911.
Amendment to Universal Training Regulation 84—Part IV.— Junior Cadets.
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 1903-1911 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of February, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING —PART IV.—JUNIOR CADETS.
Amendment.
Regulation 84 is cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—
“During the term of their appointments, instructors of Physical Training may be recommended for honorary commissions in the Citizen Forces, but instructors who qualify for their ranks under the syllabus and conditions which apply to officers of the Citizen Forces may be granted substantive commissions on the Unattached List, and retained thereon so long as they comply with the conditions prescribed.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1912, No. 47, titled "Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911," was enacted by the Governor-General in Council to address urgent amendments to the Universal Training Regulations, specifically concerning junior cadets. This provisional regulation was issued due to the immediate need to revise the qualifications and roles of instructors in the Citizen Forces, ensuring that those who met certain criteria could be granted substantive commissions. The regulations were designed to streamline the process of commissioning physical training instructors, allowing them to be retained in the Citizen Forces under specified conditions.
This legislative instrument was issued under the authority of the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to implement the necessary changes swiftly, reflecting the policy objective of maintaining an effective and efficient training system for junior cadets within the Citizen Forces. The urgency of the situation dictated that these regulations come into immediate operation to address gaps in the existing training framework.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically Amendment to Universal Training Regulation 84—Part IV, pertains to the regulation of junior cadets within the context of universal training. The regulations apply to instructors of physical training who are part of the Citizen Forces, particularly those who are recommended for honorary or substantive commissions. The regulation provides a framework for the granting of commissions to such instructors, contingent upon their qualifications and adherence to the conditions set forth by the Citizen Forces. The scope of the Act is geographically limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting its federal nature. This legislative instrument extends the application through subordinate instruments, ensuring that the provisions are operational and enforceable within the specified domain. Notably, there are no stated exclusions or exemptions detailed in this particular legislative instrument, thereby encompassing all relevant instructors within its purview.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911 concern the amendment of Regulation 84, which pertains to Junior Cadets. Specifically, the regulation cancels the existing Regulation 84 and substitutes a new provision (Regulation 84). The new regulation outlines that instructors of Physical Training may be recommended for honorary commissions in the Citizen Forces. Furthermore, instructors who meet the specific syllabus and conditions applicable to officers of the Citizen Forces can be granted substantive commissions on the Unattached List, and they can retain these commissions as long as they adhere to the prescribed conditions (Reg 84).
These Regulations impose certain obligations on the parties involved. Instructors of Physical Training are now eligible for honorary commissions based on their service and qualifications. Those who meet the stringent syllabus and conditions of the Citizen Forces officers are eligible for substantive commissions. However, they must continue to meet the prescribed conditions to retain these commissions. The regulations also allow for the recommendation process for honorary commissions, ensuring that deserving instructors are recognised for their contributions.
Breach of the conditions set out in these Regulations could lead to various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that failing to meet the prescribed conditions for retaining a substantive commission could result in the revocation of the commission. Such revocation would be a significant consequence for the individual involved, potentially impacting their career within the Citizen Forces. The precise penalties or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance are not explicitly stated in the text provided, but they would likely be outlined in the broader legislative framework governing the Defence Act 1903-1911.