Amendments of Canberra University College Regulations (ACT)

The case involved amendments to the Canberra University College Regulations under the Canberra University College Ordinance 1929-1932. The regulations, made by T. Paterson, the Minister of State for the Interior, were challenged in court. The primary dispute was over the legality of the amendments made to the regulations, specifically regarding the powers of the University College and the membership requirements for students.

The court had to decide whether the amendments were within the legislative authority granted under the Canberra University College Ordinance 1929-1932. The specific issues included whether the insertion of a new regulation granting the University College the power to pay fees to the University of Melbourne for certain students was valid, and whether the requirement for students to become members of the Canberra University College Students' Association was consistent with the Ordinance.

The court found that the amendments were within the legislative authority of the Minister. It held that the insertion of the new regulation concerning the payment of fees to the University of Melbourne was a legitimate exercise of the powers granted under the Ordinance. The court also upheld the requirement for students to become members of the Students' Association, noting that such a requirement was consistent with the purpose of the University College and did not exceed the legislative intent.

The court dismissed the challenge to the amendments, confirming their validity. The amendments to the Canberra University College Regulations, including the new regulation regarding fee payments and the membership requirement for students, were upheld as lawful under the Canberra University College Ordinance 1929-1932.