STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 55.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Addition to Universal Training Regulation 68.
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 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of May, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING—PART III.—SENIOR CADETS.
Amendment.
Universal Training Regulation 58, which reads—
Area Officers’ Allowance.
58. Officers of the Citizen Forces temporarily appointed as “Area Officers” will receive no militia pay during appointment, but will be granted an allowance at the rate of £150 per annum.
This allowance will include “horse” and all other allowances except “travelling,” and is subject to the necessary provision being made by Parliament.
is amended as follows—
Area Officers’ Allowances.
58. Officers of the Citizen Forces temporarily appointed as “Area Officers” will receive no militia pay during appointment, but will be granted an allowance at the rate of £150 to £180 per annum.
This allowance will include “horse” and all other allowances except “travelling,” and is subject to the necessary provision being made by Parliament.
Increments.
Subject to provision being made by Parliament, the Minister may approve of an increment being granted at the rate of £30 per annum. after three years’ satisfactory service as an Area Officer, on certificate from the District Commandant that the duties have been performed in an efficient manner.
(This amendment to take effect from 1st November, 1913).
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914, No. 55, provisional regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, were introduced to amend the Universal Training Regulation 68, specifically concerning the allowances for Area Officers in the Citizen Forces. Enacted by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council due to the urgency of the matter, these regulations aimed to address the need for a more comprehensive allowance structure for Area Officers. This legislative instrument ensures that Area Officers, who are temporarily appointed and do not receive militia pay, are provided with an adequate allowance that includes 'horse' and other allowances except 'travelling'. Furthermore, it allows for an increment in the allowance after three years of satisfactory service, subject to parliamentary provision. This regulatory change underscores the policy objective of maintaining efficient and adequately compensated officers within the Citizen Forces, crucial for the effective execution of universal training programmes.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically concerning Universal Training Regulation 68, apply to officers of the Citizen Forces who are temporarily appointed as "Area Officers". These regulations cover the allowance granted to such officers, which ranges from £150 to £180 per annum, inclusive of "horse" and other allowances except "travelling", pending parliamentary provision. Furthermore, the Minister may approve an increment of £30 per annum after three years of satisfactory service, as certified by the District Commandant. These regulations are in effect from 1st November 1913 and are part of the broader legislative framework governing the Defence Act within the Commonwealth of Australia. The scope of these regulations is limited to the financial allowances and conditions of service for Area Officers within the Citizen Forces, and they do not extend beyond these specific provisions.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 (C1914L00055) pertain to amendments to Universal Training Regulation 58, specifically concerning the allowances for officers temporarily appointed as "Area Officers". The amendment adjusts the allowance rate for these officers from £150 to a range between £150 and £180 per annum (Regulation 58). This allowance encompasses "horse" and other allowances except "travelling," contingent on parliamentary provision. Furthermore, the regulation allows for an increment of £30 per annum, subject to parliamentary provision, to be granted after three years of satisfactory service, provided the District Commandant certifies that the duties have been performed efficiently. The amendment is set to take effect from 1st November 1913.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily on the officers temporarily appointed as "Area Officers" within the Citizen Forces. These officers are to perform their duties efficiently, as their satisfactory service is a prerequisite for any increment in their allowances. Additionally, the Minister has the authority to approve increments in their allowances based on the recommendations from the District Commandants. The regulations also impose an obligation on the parliamentary body to make the necessary financial provisions for these allowances and increments.
Breaches of these regulations may not be explicitly detailed within the text, but general Defence Act provisions and regulations may still apply. In the context of the Defence Act, failure to comply with regulations governing service or allowances could result in disciplinary action under the Act, as well as potential civil or criminal consequences depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The specific penalties would be determined based on the relevant sections of the Defence Act and any additional applicable laws. However, the text does not specify particular offences, penalties, or consequences within these provisional regulations themselves.