Dental Regulations (ACT)

In the case before the court, the matter involved a dispute regarding the amendments to Regulation 5 of the Dental Regulations 1967, No. 4f. The amendment replaced the words "One pound one shilling" with "Two dollars ten cents" in the regulation, which pertained to the fees for dental registration in the Australian Capital Territory. The court had to determine the validity of this amendment in light of the Dentists Registration Ordinance 1931–1967 and whether the amendment correctly adhered to legislative procedures.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the amendment to Regulation 5 was validly made under the Dentists Registration Ordinance 1931–1967. Specifically, the court needed to assess if the amendment was within the scope of the authority granted by the ordinance and if it was properly notified and commenced as per the legislative requirements. Furthermore, the court had to determine if the amendment followed the necessary procedural steps, including proper notification in the Commonwealth Gazette and the correct commencement date.

The court found that the amendment to Regulation 5 was validly made under the authority granted by the Dentists Registration Ordinance 1931–1967. The court confirmed that the amendment correctly followed the legislative procedures, including proper notification in the Commonwealth Gazette and the stipulated commencement date. The court concluded that the amendment was valid, and the new fee of Two dollars ten cents was correctly substituted for the previous amount.

The court's final orders confirmed the validity of the amendment to Regulation 5 of the Dental Regulations 1967, No. 4f. The new fee of Two dollars ten cents was upheld, and the amendment was deemed to be in accordance with the legislative requirements and procedures.