Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016

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Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016

 

Part V of the Defence Act 1903

 

 

I, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO CSC RAN, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, approve payments to ADF Cadets under the authority of the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016.

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Dated this  24th  day of June 2016   

 

 

R.J. GRIGGS, AO, CSC

Vice Admiral, RAN

Vice Chief of the Defence Force

 

 

 

 

 


1 Approval of payments – standard applications

The following Defence personnel may make payments, in accordance with the amounts set out in Table 1, to officers and instructors of cadets in the ADF Cadets who have applied under subsection 5(1) of the Defence (Payment to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016, and within the timeframe outlined in subsection 5(2), for payment of a daily amount or an expense that has been incurred in respect of participation in activities of the ADF Cadets.

  • For Australian Navy Cadets: Director General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves, Director Australian Navy Cadets, National Flotilla Manager and appointed Flotilla Support Officers in the Cadets Branch Navy.
  • For Australian Army Cadets: Commander Australian Army Cadets, an Army Officer of the rank of Major or higher, or an APS Defence employee of the grade of APS6 or higher in the Headquarters Australian Army Cadets.
  • For Australian Air Force Cadets: Director General Cadets - Air Force and a member with the rank of Wing Commander or higher (or Defence APS equivalent) in the Cadets Branch Air Force.

 

Table 1: Daily amount and payments for pre-approved travel and meal expenses for officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the ADF Cadets  

 

Column 1

 

Column 2

Officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the Australian Navy Cadets (ANC)

Officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the Australian Army Cadets (AAC)

Officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)

 

Daily rate for full day

Captain (ANC)

Colonel (AAC)

Group Captain (AAFC)

$337.58

Commander (ANC)

Lieutenant Colonel (AAC)

Wing Commander (AAFC)

$288.48

Lieutenant Commander (ANC)

Major (AAC)

Squadron Leader (AAFC)

$205.28

Lieutenant (ANC)

Captain (AAC)

Flight Lieutenant (AAFC)

$162.86

Sub-Lieutenant (ANC)

Lieutenant (AAC)

Flying Officer (AAFC)

$137.00

Acting Sub-Lieutenant (ANC)

Second Lieutenant (AAC)

Pilot Officer (AAFC)

$128.65

Warrant Officer (ANC)

Warrant Officer Class 1 (AAC)

Warrant Officer (AAFC)

$169.31

Chief Petty Officer (ANC)

Warrant Officer Class 2 (AAC)

Flight Sergeant (AAFC)

$156.37

 

Staff Sergeant (AAC)

 

$151.31

Petty Officer (ANC)

Sergeant (AAC)

Sergeant (AAFC)

$135.87

Leading Seaman (ANC)

Corporal (AAC)

Corporal (AAFC)

$118.14

 

Lance Corporal (AAC)

 

$109.11

Able Seaman (ANC)

Private (AAC)

  1. Leading Aircraftman (AAFC)
  2. Leading Aircraftwoman (AAFC)

$106.97

Seaman (ANC)

Recruit (AAC)

  1. Aircraftman (AAFC)
  2. Aircraftwoman (AAFC)

$104.88

Payments for pre-approved travel and meal expenses

An eligible officer of cadets or instructor of cadets in the ADF Cadets may seek payments in relation to these expenses at the same rate as a member of the ADF with the same rank and in the same circumstances as the person.

 

 

For the purpose of calculating the daily amount, 6 or more hours on any day counts as a full day.  Between 2 and 6 hours on any day counts as a part day.  Each part day is paid at half the daily rate.  Less than 2 hours on any day does not receive a daily amount.  

ADF members on continuous full time service who participate in a cadet activity will not be entitled to any payments under this determination unless they are accepted as officers of cadets or instructors of cadets and are participating in a cadet activity in that capacity. A member of the ADF Reserves who is in receipt of Reserve pay for participating in a cadet activity will not be entitled to any payments under this determination. 

Note: Defence is required to withhold an amount for taxation purposes from the payments made to officers of cadets and instructors of cadets in accordance with tax ruling of 23 December 2014.  

 

2 Approval of payments – authorised persons to make non-standard payments

For the purpose of section 9 of the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016, I authorise the following Defence personnel to do the things outlined in subsection 9(a), 9(b) and 9(c) of the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016:

 

  • For Australian Navy Cadets: Director-General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves and a member with the rank of Commander or higher (or Defence APS equivalent) in the Cadets Branch Navy.
  • For Australian Army Cadets: Commander Australian Army Cadets, an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or higher, or an Defence APS employee of the grade of Executive Level One or higher in the Headquarters Australian Army Cadets.
  • For Australian Air Force Cadets: Director-General Cadet - Air Force and a member with the rank of Wing Commander or higher (or Defence APS equivalent) in the Cadets Branch Air Force.

 

 

 

Overview

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016 was enacted to formalise and regulate the process of approving payments to officers and instructors of cadets within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadets. This notifiable instrument was introduced to address the need for a clear and structured framework for the approval and distribution of payments to ensure that cadet officers and instructors are adequately compensated for their participation in cadet activities. The instrument is grounded in the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016, which sets out the criteria and amounts for such payments. The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, approved these payments under the authority granted by the Defence Act 1903. The policy objective is to ensure that eligible cadet officers and instructors are fairly compensated for their time and expenses related to cadet activities, thereby maintaining the effectiveness and morale of the ADF Cadets.

Scope and Application

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016 applies to the payment of officers and instructors of cadets in the Australian Defence Force Cadets. This instrument operates under the Defence Act 1903, and is subject to the Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016. The legislation specifies the authorised Defence personnel who can make payments to eligible officers and instructors of cadets in the Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, and Australian Air Force Cadets, and sets out the amounts for daily rates and pre-approved travel and meal expenses. The instrument also outlines the conditions under which these payments can be made, such as the requirement that the activity must be approved and that the officers and instructors must be participating in a cadet activity in their capacity. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this legislation is national, as it pertains to the Defence Force of Australia and its cadets. The Act does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. However, it does mention that ADF members on continuous full-time service or ADF Reserves members who are receiving Reserve pay for participating in a cadet activity are not entitled to any payments under this determination unless they are accepted as officers of cadets or instructors of cadets and are participating in a cadet activity in that capacity.

Key Provisions

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Approval of Payments to ADF Cadets) 2016 (the Determination) is a notifiable instrument under Part V of the Defence Act 1903. This Determination outlines the process for approving payments to officers and instructors of cadets within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadets. It specifies the authorised Defence personnel who can make payments to cadets, in line with the Defence (Payment to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016. The payments can be for a daily amount or for expenses incurred during cadet activities, such as travel and meals. For instance, a full day's pay for a Captain in the Australian Navy Cadets is set at $337.58, while a partial day's pay for a Lance Corporal in the Australian Army Cadets is $109.11. The rates are tiered according to the rank of the cadet officer or instructor, with additional provisions for pre-approved travel and meal expenses. The Determination imposes several obligations on the parties involved. Firstly, it specifies the authorised Defence personnel who can approve and make payments to cadet officers and instructors. For example, in the Australian Navy Cadets, payments can be made by the Director General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves, among others. Secondly, it details the conditions under which payments can be made, including the requirement for standard applications and adherence to the timeframes outlined in the Determination. Thirdly, it mandates that Defence withhold an amount for taxation purposes from the payments made to cadet officers and instructors, in accordance with the tax ruling of 23 December 2014. Breach of the provisions set out in the Determination may result in civil or criminal consequences. While the Determination does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, it is important to note that failure to adhere to the outlined procedures for approving and making payments could lead to legal action. The Defence (Payments to ADF Cadets) Determination 2016, which the Determination references, may contain further details on penalties for non-compliance. Given that the Determination is a notifiable instrument under the Defence Act 1903, any breaches could potentially lead to legal proceedings under the relevant sections of the Act.

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