STATUTORY RULES.
1941. No. 183.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE WAR SERVICE HOMES ACT 1918-1941.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1941.
Dated this thirtieth day of July, 1941.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Minister of State for Repatriation.
Amendments of the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the tenth day of July, 1941.
Classification and salaries—Third Division.
2. Regulation 17 of the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (4.) the figures “222” and inserting in their stead the figures “234”;
(b) by omitting from paragraph (c) of that sub-regulation the figures “306” and inserting in their stead the figures “318”; and
(c) by omitting from paragraph (d) of that sub-regulation the word “Fifty” and inserting in its stead the word “Sixty-two”.
Classification and salaries—Fourth Division.
3. Regulation 18 of the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (4.) the figures “212” and inserting in their stead the figures “224”.
The Second Schedule.
4. The Second Schedule to the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from Table A each of the amounts representing the minimum and maximum amount of a salary scale and from Table B each amount of salary specified therein and respectively inserting in their stead an amount ascertained by adding £12 to each of the amounts so omitted.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1941.
† Statutory Rules 1938, No. 64, as amended by Statutory Rules 1939, Nos. 32 and 136; 1940, Nos. 47 and 274; and 1941, Nos. 142 and 162.
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The Third Schedule
5. The Third Schedule to the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from Table A each of the amounts representing the minimum and maximum amount of a salary scale in excess of £168 and from Table B each amount of salary specified therein in excess of £168 and respectively inserting in their stead an amount ascertained by adding £12 to each of the amounts so omitted.
The Fourth Schedule.
6. The Fourth Schedule to the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from Table A each of the amounts representing the minimum and maximum amount of a salary scale in excess of £168 and from Table B each amount of salary specified therein in excess of £168 and respectively inserting in their stead an amount ascertained by adding £12 to each of the amounts so omitted.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The War Service Homes Act 1918-1941 was enacted by the Australian Parliament to provide for the accommodation and care of returned service personnel. The problem it sought to address was ensuring that war veterans, particularly those who were disabled or in need of support, had access to suitable housing and related services. This legislation was crucial in providing the necessary framework to support the welfare of these individuals in the aftermath of World War I and, later, World War II. The policy objective of the Act was to offer comprehensive care and rehabilitation to service members, which included provisions for the establishment and management of war service homes. These regulations, specifically Statutory Rules 1941, No. 183, were introduced to amend existing staff regulations under the Act, ensuring that the provisions were updated to reflect changes in economic conditions and the needs of the service personnel.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1941, made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, aim to amend the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations, specifically addressing the classification and salaries of staff within the Third and Fourth Divisions. These amendments reflect changes in salary scales and are applicable to the personnel employed by the War Service Homes. The regulations were designed to take effect from July 10, 1941, and involve the adjustment of specific figures and amounts in various tables of the original regulations, increasing certain salary scales by £12. These amendments are not limited to a specific geographic area but apply across the Commonwealth, as they are made under an act of federal parliament. No specific exclusions or exemptions are noted within the text of these regulations, and they do not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments beyond the adjustments specified.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations (Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1941) involve the amendment of salary scales and classifications for certain divisions of staff. Specifically, Regulation 2 modifies the classification and salaries of the Third Division, while Regulation 3 amends the classification and salaries of the Fourth Division. Furthermore, the Second, Third, and Fourth Schedules to the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations are also amended (Regulations 4, 5, and 6 respectively). These amendments entail adjustments to the minimum and maximum salary scales, as well as the specific salary amounts within these scales.
These regulations impose obligations on the parties or entities they govern, primarily by modifying the salary scales and classifications for certain staff divisions within the War Service Homes framework. By amending the relevant regulations and schedules, the government is adjusting the financial compensation for employees in these divisions. The adjustments involve increasing specific salary figures and reclassifying certain positions to reflect the updated remuneration.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in legal consequences for the parties or entities governed by them. However, the text provided does not specify any particular offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for breach. It is likely that any breaches would be addressed according to the general legal framework governing the administration of public service regulations in Australia, which could include administrative penalties, fines, or other legal actions depending on the nature and severity of the breach. Maximum penalties, if applicable, would be determined based on the specific circumstances of the breach and the relevant laws in force at the time.