STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 267.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Regulations (Provisional) for Universal Training—Part iii.—Senior Cadets—Regulation 49 (2)—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 make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this fifteenth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
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Regulations (Provisional) for Universal Training—Part III—
Senior Cadets.
Amendment.
Regulation 49 (2) is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“(2). The following shall be the articles and the scale of issue of uniform to Senior Cadets:—
Military Shirt, khaki, woollen Breeches, cord, woollen, pairs Hat with band, numeral and strap | One of each on commencement of first year’s |
Puttees, pairs | |
Subsequent issues of any article will only be made when the first issue of such article has been outgrown or has come unserviceable through fair wear and tear, but not more than two articles of a sort are to be issued during the trainee’s service as a Senior Cadet. Issues of uniform found necessary as above will only be made at intervals of six months, i.e., on 1st January and 1st July of each year.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 267, under the Defence Act 1903-1912, were enacted to address the urgent need for provisional regulations concerning the universal training of senior cadets. The Defence Act 1903-1912 itself was aimed at establishing a framework for the defence of the Commonwealth, and these regulations sought to provide immediate operational guidelines for the uniform issuance to senior cadets as part of their training. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the urgency and necessity to implement these provisions without delay. The overarching policy objective was to ensure that senior cadets had the necessary uniforms for their training while managing resources efficiently by limiting the number of uniform articles issued during their service.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 specifically pertain to the provision of uniforms for Senior Cadets engaged in universal training. These regulations apply to Senior Cadets within the Commonwealth of Australia, setting out the articles of uniform to be issued and the conditions under which additional items are to be provided. The regulation applies to individuals who are enlisted as Senior Cadets and are undergoing training under the auspices of the Defence Act. It is noteworthy that the regulation outlines a strict scale of issue for uniforms, with provisions that limit the number of articles issued to no more than two of any one kind throughout the cadet's service. Furthermore, the regulation specifies that uniform articles will only be reissued when the previously issued items are outgrown or rendered unserviceable due to wear, and such reissues are limited to two specific dates each year, namely 1 January and 1 July. These regulations serve to standardise the uniform provision process and ensure that resources are utilised efficiently within the cadet training program.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Provisional Regulation (Statutory Rule No. 267) under the Defence Act 1903-1912 concern the uniform provisions for Senior Cadets participating in universal training. Specifically, Regulation 49(2) has been amended to detail the articles and scale of uniform issue to Senior Cadets (Regulation 49(2)). The regulation specifies that a military shirt, khaki woollen breeches, a cord woollen hat with a band, numeral, and strap, and puttees are to be issued. These items are to be provided at the start of the cadet’s first year, with subsequent issues contingent upon the initial set being outgrown or rendered unserviceable due to wear and tear. Furthermore, no more than two articles of any type are to be issued during the cadet's service, and any necessary issues will occur only twice a year, on 1st January and 1st July.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the entities responsible for the issuance of uniforms to Senior Cadets. The primary requirement is to ensure that the specified uniform items are provided to cadets at the beginning of their first year of service. Additionally, there is a responsibility to monitor the condition of the uniforms issued and to replace them if they become unserviceable or outgrown. The regulation mandates that replacements should only occur twice a year, specifically on 1st January and 1st July, and limits the total number of articles issued to any cadet to two of each type.
Failure to comply with the provisions outlined in these regulations may result in consequences, although specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach are not detailed in the text provided. Typically, non-compliance with Defence Act regulations could lead to disciplinary actions or other administrative penalties. In the context of uniform provision, failure to adhere to the specified schedule or quantity limits might result in inadequate preparation or equipment for cadets, potentially impacting their training and operational effectiveness. However, the exact penalties or consequences for such breaches are not explicitly stated in the statutory rule itself.