STATUTORY RULES.
1917. No. 173.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1915.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903–1915, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this first day of August, One thousand nine hundred and seventeen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE,
Minister of State for Defence.
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War Financial Regulations dated 28th February, 1917 (Statutory Rules 1917, No. 49), are amended as follows: —
Regulation 37—
(i) Cancel paragraph 4.
(ii) In paragraph 6 delete the words “except as provided in paragraph 4,”
To take effect from 3rd July, 1917.
After Regulation 54a add the following new Regulation: —
54b. The provisions of Regulation 14 shall as from the 1st July, 1917, apply to members of the Australian Imperial Force enlisted for Home Service.
After Regulation 57a add the following new Regulation:—
57b. The provisions of Regulation 38 shall as from the 1st July, 1917, apply to members of the Australian Imperial Force enlisted for Home Service having due regard to Regulation 57a, provided that in no circumstances shall separation allowance be issued in excess of 2s. per diem.
Regulation 74—Delete the words “10s. per week” and substitute in lieu thereof the words “12s. 6d. per week.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1917, No. 173, titled "Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903–1915," were enacted to address financial administration and allowances for military personnel during the First World War. The Defence Act 1903–1915, as amended, provided the legislative framework within which these regulations were introduced. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, signifying the involvement of the Federal Executive Council in the decision-making process. The policy objective of these regulations was to ensure a structured and equitable financial support system for members of the Australian Imperial Force enlisted for Home Service, reflecting the urgent needs of the wartime economy and the necessity to support the military personnel and their families during the conflict.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1917, No. 173, made under the Defence Act 1903-1915, amends the War Financial Regulations of 1917 to adjust financial provisions for members of the Australian Imperial Force enlisted for Home Service. The regulations pertain specifically to financial allowances and conditions applicable to these members, including changes to separation allowance and weekly pay rates. The regulations are intended to apply to all members of the Australian Imperial Force enlisted for Home Service, and they come into effect from 1st July 1917. The amendments include the cancellation of specific provisions and modifications to financial allowances, thereby affecting the financial entitlements of the targeted group. The regulations extend across the Commonwealth of Australia, as they are made under federal law and apply uniformly throughout the nation. There are no specific exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, but the provisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of members enlisted for Home Service.
Key Provisions
The War Financial Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1917, No. 173, introduce several key changes to financial provisions for members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) enlisted for Home Service. Regulation 37 has been amended by cancelling paragraph 4 and deleting certain words from paragraph 6, effective from 3 July 1917. Regulation 54b now extends the provisions of Regulation 14 to members of the AIF enlisted for Home Service, effective from 1 July 1917. Additionally, Regulation 57b introduces provisions from Regulation 38 to AIF members enlisted for Home Service, with the condition that separation allowance will not exceed 2s. per diem. Lastly, Regulation 74 modifies the weekly allowance from 10s. to 12s. 6d.
These amendments impose several obligations on the relevant parties. For instance, the extension of Regulation 14's provisions to AIF members enlisted for Home Service means that these members must adhere to the financial regulations outlined therein. Similarly, the inclusion of Regulation 38's provisions in Regulation 57b requires these AIF members to comply with specific financial guidelines, including the cap on separation allowance. The adjustment in weekly allowance in Regulation 74 also necessitates compliance with the new financial stipulation.
Failure to comply with these regulations could lead to various consequences. While the specific legal repercussions are not detailed in the text, non-compliance generally could result in disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other administrative measures. Given the historical context, severe breaches might have had more stringent repercussions, but the exact penalties are not specified within the text. It is important for the affected parties to adhere to these financial regulations to avoid any potential legal or administrative consequences.