STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 86
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Amendment to U.T. Regulation 25.
Part III.—Senior 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 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this 28th day of March, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Part III.—Senior Cadets.
Amendment.
Regulation 25.—After the word “unit,” at end of first paragraph, add new sub-paragraph:—
“Provided that in cases where at any training locality the medical examination of persons liable to be trained has not been held on or before the date on which such person are liable to commence their training, such persons will be allotted by the Area Officer to a Naval or Military Unit, and will be required to attend parades pending the holding of the medical examination.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Statutory Rules 1913 No. 86, were enacted to address the immediate need to amend the Universal Training regulations concerning senior cadets. This legislative instrument, issued by the Governor-General in Council, was necessary due to the urgency of modifying the training procedures for senior cadets, particularly regarding their medical examinations. The regulation allows for the allotment of cadets to Naval or Military Units and their participation in parades while awaiting their medical examinations if these examinations have not been conducted by the time training is set to commence. This legislation underscores the intent to ensure continuity and preparedness in the defence training framework despite administrative delays.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically the amendment to Regulation 25 concerning senior cadets, applies to individuals who are liable to be trained under universal training provisions and are required to undergo medical examinations before commencing their training. These regulations pertain to the allocation of such individuals to Naval or Military Units when medical examinations have not been completed by the date they are due to start training, requiring them to attend parades until their examinations are conducted. The scope of the legislation is primarily concerned with the administrative procedures and logistical arrangements for managing the training of cadets within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations extend to all persons who are subject to the Defence Act and its provisions, ensuring that the necessary health assessments are carried out before the commencement of their training. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and any further details or modifications to the application of these regulations may be addressed through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The key provision of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically in Part III concerning Senior Cadets, is the amendment to Regulation 25 (C1913L00086). This amendment states that if medical examinations for individuals liable for training have not been conducted by the time they are required to start their training, the Area Officer must assign these individuals to a Naval or Military Unit. These individuals must then attend parades until their medical examination is completed (Regulation 25).
These regulations impose certain obligations on the parties involved, primarily the Area Officers. They are required to ensure that any person liable for training who has not undergone a medical examination by their training commencement date is assigned to a Naval or Military Unit. This assignment must be immediate, and the individuals must participate in parades until the examination is carried out. The regulations also implicitly require that medical examinations be scheduled and conducted in a timely manner to prevent such situations from arising.
Failure to comply with these provisions could potentially lead to breaches of the regulations, though specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within the text of the Provisional Regulation. Typically, such non-compliance could result in administrative or disciplinary actions, as the regulations are designed to ensure that all individuals liable for training are appropriately assessed and assigned. The exact consequences, however, would depend on the specific administrative or military protocols in place at the time.