Repatriation Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES 1952, No. 88.(d)

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Parts.

1. Regulation 4 of the Repatriation Regulations is amended by inserting, after the words—

“Part V.—Employment and Sustenance Allowance. (Regulations 75-79.),

the words—

“Part VA.—Vocational Training. (Regulation 79A.)”,

2. After Part V. of the Repatriation Regulations the following Part is inserted:—

Scheme of Vocational Training.

“PART VA.—VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

“79A.—(1.) The Commission may establish a scheme for the vocational training of such discharged members and widows as the Minister determines.

“(2.) The Commission may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, make arrangements with any State for the use, for the purposes of this Part, of any services and facilities of the State in relation to vocational training.

“(3.) The Commission may provide, or arrange for the provision of, facilities in connexion with any such scheme.

“(4.) Subject to such conditions as the Minister determines, the Commission—

(a) may pay such allowances and expenses by way of gift or loan to persons eligible for or undergoing training under this Part as the Minister determines;

(b) may pay tuition and other like fees on behalf of persons undergoing training under this Part; and

(c) may provide or supply, or arrange for the provision or supply, by way of gift or loan to persons undergoing training under this Part, of such books, equipment, appliances and tools of trade as are necessary in connexion with the training.

“(5.) The Minister may appoint such committees as he considers necessary—

(a) to advise and assist with respect to matters affecting the administration of the training under this Part; and

(b) to assist in the administration of the training under this Part.

“(6.) The members of a committee established under the last preceding sub-regulation shall be appointed by the Minister and shall hold office on such terms and conditions as the Minister determines.”.

 

(d) Made under the Repatriation Acts 1920-1951 on 26th September, 1952; notified in the Gazette