STATUTORY RULES.
1913. No. 19.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Regulations (Provisional) for Universal Training—Part III—Senior Cadets—Amendment—Regulation 49.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, here by 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 first day of July, 1911, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this fifth day of February, 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.
Addition.
After Regulation 49 (6) add—
“ (7). Officer of Senior Cadets may supply themselves privately with the clothing authorized, in lieu of receiving the ordinary free issue, and may, on production of sub-vouchers, recover the cost of such clothing, not exceeding the published prices. The payment of such sums shall be entered in the record of clothing issues of the unit, as if the articles paid for had been issued in kind.”
(The foregoing sub-paragraph shall have effect only during the period 1st July, 1911, to 7th May, 1912, and from the 1st February, 1913, until further prescribed.)
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1913 No. 19, specifically the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, was enacted in 1913 to address urgent amendments needed for the universal training programme for senior cadets. The regulations were introduced by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary objective of these regulations was to provide flexibility in the supply of authorised clothing to senior cadets, allowing them to purchase their own clothing and claim reimbursement up to the prescribed prices. This amendment was intended to be in effect temporarily, from 1st July 1911 to 7th May 1912, and again from 1st February 1913 until further notice, addressing an immediate need within the cadet training framework.
These provisional regulations aimed to streamline the process of providing necessary uniforms and equipment to senior cadets, ensuring they could participate effectively in their training while managing resources efficiently. By allowing cadets to procure their own uniforms and seek reimbursement, the regulations provided a practical solution to logistical challenges faced during the implementation of universal training schemes. The urgency of these measures underscores the importance of responsive legislative action to support the Defence Act's objectives.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Regulation 49 (7), apply to officers of senior cadets within the Commonwealth of Australia. This regulation provides an amendment to the rules governing the supply and reimbursement of authorised clothing for senior cadets during the specified provisional periods, allowing these officers to privately procure their clothing and seek reimbursement up to the published prices. The regulation has a national reach, applying uniformly across the Commonwealth, and is limited to the timeframes of 1st July, 1911, to 7th May, 1912, and from 1st February, 1913, until further prescribed. The regulation is intended to provide flexibility in the management of resources for senior cadets during these provisional periods. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this regulation; however, its application is strictly bound to the outlined dates and conditions. The regulation does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments within the provided text.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Provisional Regulations for Universal Training, specifically concerning senior cadets, include Regulation 49 (7). This regulation allows officers of senior cadets to privately purchase their authorised clothing instead of receiving it as a free issue. Moreover, it permits them to recover the cost of such clothing, up to the published prices, by presenting sub-vouchers. The amount paid for the clothing must be recorded in the unit's clothing issue records as if the items had been issued directly. This sub-paragraph is effective during two specified periods: from 1st July 1911 to 7th May 1912, and from 1st February 1913 until further notice.
The obligations imposed on the parties governed by these regulations include the requirement for senior cadet officers to procure their clothing either through private purchase or the authorised free issue. If they choose to purchase the clothing themselves, they must ensure that the total cost does not exceed the published prices. They must also keep and present sub-vouchers to recover the cost of the clothing. Furthermore, they are required to have the payment details entered into the unit’s clothing issue records as if the items were issued directly.
Breach of these regulations, particularly if senior cadet officers exceed the published prices for clothing or fail to maintain proper records of payments, could lead to civil or administrative consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, non-compliance with these provisions could result in financial discrepancies or administrative penalties as deemed appropriate by the governing authorities. The text does not explicitly state the maximum penalties but indicates that any breaches may be subject to relevant disciplinary or corrective measures under the Defence Act 1903-1912.