STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 22.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Regulations (Provisional) for Universal Training—Part V.—Citizen Forces—Regulation 155—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 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of January, 1913, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this fifth day of February, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING—PART V.—CITIZEN FORCES.
At end of paragraph “Camp Allowance,” in Regulation 155, add:—
“Provided, however, that a Statutory Declaration by the claimant, indorsed by his Commanding Officer, shall be furnished to the Paymaster with each claim.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 22, known as the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, were enacted to address the urgent need for amendments concerning Universal Training within the Citizen Forces. The Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, certified the immediate necessity for these provisional regulations to take effect from the first day of January, 1913. This legislative instrument was aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of training programmes within the Citizen Forces, enhancing administrative processes by requiring a Statutory Declaration endorsed by a Commanding Officer for each claim related to camp allowances. The urgency and provisional nature of these regulations underscore the importance placed on maintaining operational efficiency in the context of national defence during this period.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically the amendment in Regulation 155 concerning Universal Training for Citizen Forces, applies to individuals who are part of the Citizen Forces, particularly those who are making claims for camp allowance. The regulation imposes an additional requirement for claimants to furnish a Statutory Declaration endorsed by their Commanding Officer to the Paymaster with each claim. This amendment comes into immediate operation as of the first day of January, 1913, as certified by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council. The regulation is applicable on a Commonwealth level, with the enforcement and implementation taking place within the administrative boundaries of the Australian states and territories as outlined under the Defence Act. The regulation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions, thus it applies uniformly to all relevant personnel within the Citizen Forces. Any further extensions or restrictions of the application of this regulation can be implemented through subordinate instruments, as authorised by the overarching Defence Act.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Part V, which pertains to Citizen Forces, include an amendment to Regulation 155 (Regulation 155 Amendment). This amendment adds a provision that a statutory declaration by the claimant, endorsed by their commanding officer, must be furnished to the Paymaster with each claim (Regulation 155(1)). This statutory declaration requirement ensures that all claims are substantiated by an official endorsement, providing a layer of verification before any financial compensation is disbursed.
Entities and individuals governed by these regulations must adhere to the stipulation that each claim for camp allowance must be accompanied by a statutory declaration signed by the claimant and endorsed by their commanding officer. This requirement is crucial for maintaining the integrity and accountability of the claim process within the Citizen Forces. The commanding officer’s endorsement acts as a form of official verification, ensuring that the claimant is indeed a member of the forces and that the claim is legitimate.
Failure to comply with the statutory declaration requirement may result in various consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, it can be inferred that non-compliance with the mandatory procedural requirements could lead to administrative penalties or legal repercussions. The enforcement of these regulations is aimed at maintaining discipline and ensuring that all financial transactions within the Citizen Forces are properly documented and verified.
The inclusion of this amendment in Regulation 155 serves to reinforce the procedural safeguards within the Citizen Forces, ensuring that financial claims are legitimate and properly verified. By mandating that a statutory declaration be furnished with each claim, the regulation seeks to prevent fraud and ensure that resources are allocated fairly and transparently. This procedural requirement is a critical component in maintaining the operational efficiency and integrity of the Citizen Forces.