STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 166.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1911.
Amendment to Universal Training Regulation 28.
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 fourteenth day of August, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Part III.—Senior Cadets.
Amendment.
At the end of Regulation 28, after the words “non-efficient,” add—
“Provided that, for the year 1911-12, a Senior Cadet who has attended an aggregate of not less than 64 hours’ drill and has attained a sufficient standard of efficiency may be classified as ‘efficient.’”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1912 No. 166, titled "Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911," was enacted in 1912 to address the need for urgent amendments to the Universal Training Regulation 28. This legislation was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting a swift response to an immediate operational requirement within the context of the Defence Act 1903-1911. The regulation aims to facilitate a more flexible classification of senior cadets by allowing those who have met specific criteria, such as a minimum of 64 hours of drill attendance and a satisfactory standard of efficiency, to be deemed efficient for the year 1911-12. This amendment was intended to provide a temporary adjustment to existing training standards in response to operational exigencies.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically the amendment to Universal Training Regulation 28, apply to senior cadets within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations concern the classification of efficiency for senior cadets who have attended a minimum of 64 hours of drill and achieved a sufficient standard of efficiency. The amendment pertains to the classification for the year 1911-12 and is enacted to address urgency, as indicated by its immediate operation as a Provisional Regulation. The regulations are applicable nationally, given the Defence Act's jurisdictional reach across the Commonwealth. The amendment is limited to the specified year and the conditions outlined, and there are no stated exclusions or thresholds beyond those mentioned. The application of these regulations can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although no such instruments are specified in the given text.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically amending Universal Training Regulation 28, pertain to the classification of Senior Cadets for the year 1911-12 (Reg. 28). This amendment allows a Senior Cadet who has attended a minimum of 64 hours of drill and has achieved a sufficient standard of efficiency to be classified as 'efficient', despite previously being classified as 'non-efficient'. This provision aims to recognise the Cadets' training and proficiency levels achieved during the year.
The Act imposes specific obligations and requirements on the entities it governs, particularly the Cadets and the overseeing military authorities. Cadets must ensure they attend the required number of drill hours and meet the efficiency standards set by the military. Authorities are responsible for evaluating Cadets' performance based on the criteria of attendance and proficiency. The Regulation ensures that Cadets who meet the specified standards are appropriately recognised and classified, thereby encouraging higher standards of participation and performance within the Cadet training program.
Breaching the conditions outlined in the Regulation may lead to various consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, it is reasonable to infer that failure to meet the attendance and efficiency standards could result in administrative actions such as reclassification or disciplinary measures. The precise consequences would be determined by the military authorities in accordance with the Defence Act 1903-1911 and any relevant military regulations. The potential penalties could range from administrative reprimands to more severe disciplinary actions, depending on the severity and frequency of the non-compliance.