STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 76.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT
1903-1912.
AMENDMENT TO U.T. REGULATION 155
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 1st July, 1912, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
UNIVERSAL TRAINING REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL).
PART V.—CITIZEN FORCES.
Amendment.
Regulation 155.—In Table of Rates of Pay for Citizen Forces, after “Squadron, Battery, or Company Sergeant-Major, Farrier Q.M. Sergeant, Colour Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Sergeant Compounder” add “Sergeant Cook.”
At end of paragraph relating to pay of Specialists, add following new paragraph:—
“Special Duty Pay of six shillings shall be paid to each man borne on the authorized establishment as ‘Cook’ for each day’s attendance at the Camp of Training of the Unit to which he belongs, on the certificate of the Commanding Officer that his duties have been efficiently carried out.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1913 No. 76, specifically the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, were enacted to address an immediate need to amend the Universal Training Regulations, particularly concerning the remuneration and roles within Citizen Forces. These Provisional Regulations, certified by the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council, were designed to provide urgent updates to the existing regulations, ensuring they reflected the evolving needs of the Citizen Forces. The amendment introduced by this legislation included the addition of a new pay rate for a 'Sergeant Cook' and the introduction of 'Special Duty Pay' for cooks attending training camps, highlighting a policy objective to recognise and reward the essential role of cooks within the military structure. This was an effort to formalise and compensate the duties of cooks, thereby improving morale and operational efficiency within the Citizen Forces.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, as amended by Statutory Rules 1913 No. 76, apply to members of the Citizen Forces within the Commonwealth of Australia. Specifically, the regulations pertain to the pay and special duty allowances for enlisted personnel, including the addition of the rank of "Sergeant Cook" to the table of rates of pay and the introduction of a special duty pay of six shillings for cooks attending at the Camp of Training, subject to certification by the Commanding Officer. These regulations are designed to ensure that members of the Citizen Forces, including cooks, are compensated appropriately for their duties during training camps. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they are issued under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia and apply uniformly across its territories. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in these specific regulations; however, they are provisional in nature and may be subject to further amendment through subsequent legislation or regulations.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of this Statutory Rules document, numbered 1913.76, are found within the Universal Training Regulations (Provisional), specifically Part V, which addresses Citizen Forces. The most notable amendments introduced by this legislation concern the rates of pay for certain ranks within the Citizen Forces. Regulation 155 amends the Table of Rates of Pay to include "Sergeant Cook" among the ranks eligible for specific pay rates (Regulation 155). Additionally, a new provision is introduced whereby "Special Duty Pay" of six shillings is to be paid to each man designated as a "Cook" for each day they attend a training camp, provided their duties are efficiently carried out as certified by the Commanding Officer (Regulation 155 end of paragraph).
The obligations imposed by this Act on the relevant parties are primarily administrative and financial. The military authorities are required to ensure that the new pay rates and special duty pay are correctly calculated and disbursed to the eligible personnel. This includes maintaining accurate records of attendance and performance for cooks at training camps, as well as ensuring that the Commanding Officer certifies the efficiency of their duties. The cooks themselves must attend the specified training camps and perform their duties to the satisfaction of the Commanding Officer to be eligible for the special duty pay.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act could lead to both civil and criminal consequences. While the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties, breaches of military regulations generally carry significant consequences. In the context of the Defence Act 1903-1912, non-compliance could result in disciplinary action within the military, including fines or other administrative penalties. Additionally, if the non-compliance is deemed to be a criminal offence under broader Australian law, it could lead to prosecution and penalties as prescribed by other relevant statutes. The exact nature and severity of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the adjudicating authorities.