STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 54.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Regulations for Universal Training—Part IV.—Junior Cadets—Regulations 74 and 75—(Amendments).
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 Regulations 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 twenty-second day of October, 1913, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.
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 FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING—PART IV.—JUNIOR CADETS.
Amendments.
Regulation 74, sub-paragraph (a) which reads:—
“In the case of schools the rate will be 2s. 6d. per Junior Cadet who is certified as efficient and up to the prescribed standard by the Inspecting Officer referred to in Regulation 68, provided that no allowance shall be paid in any school at which the average daily attendance is less than 60 per cent. of the enrolment of Junior Cadets, or in which the enrolment is less than eight (8) Junior Cadets.”
is amended to read as follows:—
“In the case of schools the rate will be 2s. 6d. per Junior Cadet who is certified as efficient and up to the prescribed standard by the Inspecting Officer referred to in Regulation 68, provided that no allowance shall be paid for any school at which the average daily attendance is less than 60 per cent. of the enrolment of Junior Cadets.”
Regulation 75, paragraph (a) which reads:—
“All moneys paid to Headmasters or Area Officers are to be immediately placed to the credit of the Detachment in a Government Savings bank or in such bank as may be approved. No other moneys are to be paid into this account.”
Is amended to read as follows:—
“All money, except as provided in this paragraph, paid to Headmasters or Area Officers are to be immediately placed to the credit of the Detachment in a Government Savings Bank or in such bank as may be approved. No other moneys are to be paid into this account. When the amount paid to a Headmaster or an Area Officer does not exceed the sum of three pounds (£3) per annum. payment of such sum into a banking account will not be required, but the money shall be held in trust by the Headmaster or Area Officer concerned.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914 No. 54, made under the Defence Act 1903-1912, were enacted to amend the provisions concerning the payment of allowances for Junior Cadets in schools participating in the Universal Training scheme. These Provisional Regulations were introduced to address the urgency of correcting the administration of financial allowances within the cadet program, ensuring that payments are made efficiently and in accordance with the prescribed standards. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, the regulations were designed to rectify specific issues regarding the conditions under which allowances are paid to schools based on cadet efficiency and attendance, thereby ensuring that funds are appropriately allocated and managed within the cadet detachments.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically concerning Universal Training for Junior Cadets, apply to schools participating in the Universal Training scheme. The regulations pertain to the payment of allowances for Junior Cadets certified as efficient and up to the prescribed standard by an Inspecting Officer, with specific conditions on the payment of allowances based on the average daily attendance and enrolment numbers. The regulations also address the handling of financial transactions related to the allowances, specifying that all moneys except for a specified small amount must be deposited into a Government Savings Bank or an approved bank, with alternative arrangements for smaller sums. The regulations have a national reach as they are promulgated under the Commonwealth's authority. The application of these regulations is subject to the Defence Act 1903-1912, and any further extensions or restrictions on their application would be determined through subordinate instruments issued under that Act.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 concern the financial allowances for Junior Cadets in schools and the handling of these funds by Headmasters or Area Officers. Regulation 74 specifies that a rate of 2s. 6d. per Junior Cadet, who meets the efficiency and standard requirements set by the Inspecting Officer, will be paid by the school. The amendment to this regulation removes the previous exclusion of schools with less than eight Junior Cadets from receiving any allowance, thus broadening the scope of schools eligible for payment. Regulation 75 outlines the financial management of these allowances. It mandates that all funds paid to Headmasters or Area Officers, except for those specified in the regulation, must be credited to the Detachment in an approved Government Savings Bank or a similar bank. This amendment now clarifies that if the payment to a Headmaster or Area Officer does not exceed three pounds (£3) per annum, it need not be deposited into a bank account but must still be held in trust by the concerned officer.
The obligations imposed by these regulations require schools to ensure that their Junior Cadets meet the specified standards and efficiency criteria, which is confirmed by the Inspecting Officer. Schools must also maintain an average daily attendance that meets the threshold set by the regulation to be eligible for the allowance. Headmasters and Area Officers must adhere strictly to the financial management requirements, ensuring that all eligible funds are promptly deposited into the approved banking accounts or held in trust as per the regulation.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in penalties, though the specific penalties are not detailed in the statutory rules provided. However, non-compliance with financial regulations and improper handling of funds could lead to administrative or legal consequences. The precise nature of these consequences would depend on the specific provisions of the Defence Act 1903-1912 and any related legislation or regulations.