Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993
No. 8 of 1993
I, The Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Ordinance under the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955.
Dated 2 September 1993.
P. BENNETT
Administrator
By His Excellency’s Command,
warren snowdon
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the
Environment, Sport and Territories for the Minister
for the Environment, Sport and Territories
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An Ordinance to amend the Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992
1. Short title
1.1 This Ordinance may be cited as the Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993.1
[NOTE: This Ordinance commences on gazettal: see Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955, s. 12 (2).]
2. Amendment
2.1 The Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 19922 is amended as set out in this Ordinance.
3. Schedule 3 (Suspension of applied laws)
3.1 Omit “Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W. A.) (C. K. I.)”.
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NOTES
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 September 1993.
2. Ordinance No. 5, 1992 as amended by No. 10, 1992; No. 3, 1993 .
Overview
The Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993 was enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the authority of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955. This legislation amends the Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992 to update the legal framework applicable to the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The specific issue it addresses is the amendment of the laws applied to the territory, ensuring that the legal system remains current and effective. The objective, as outlined in the ordinance, is to facilitate the necessary adjustments to the existing legal structure to better serve the administrative and judicial needs of the islands. This amendment was gazetted on 2 September 1993 and came into effect immediately upon publication, reflecting a commitment to maintaining legal coherence and governance efficiency in the region.
Scope and Application
The Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993 applies specifically to the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and serves to amend the Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992. This legislation is enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the authority of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955. The Ordinance alters the application of certain laws within the territory, specifically suspending the application of the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W. A.) in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a change that was previously detailed in the original Ordinance. This amendment highlights the capacity of the federal government to modify and adapt the application of laws to the unique circumstances and needs of the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The Ordinance is effective from the date of its gazettal, ensuring immediate implementation and compliance with the specified changes.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993 include the short title and the amendment to the Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992 (section 1 and 2). The short title of this ordinance is "Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993" (section 1.1). This ordinance amends the Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992 by omitting the reference to the "Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W. A.) (C. K. I.)" from the schedule concerning the suspension of applied laws (section 3.1).
The Applied Laws (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 2) 1993 imposes specific obligations on the relevant parties or entities it governs. It amends the Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992 by removing the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W. A.) (C. K. I.) from the list of suspended laws (section 3.1). This change likely affects the legal framework governing the administration and enforcement of laws on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, particularly regarding liquor licensing.
The ordinance does not explicitly mention any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, given that it amends an existing ordinance, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with the updated provisions could lead to legal repercussions as defined under the broader legislative framework of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. It is advisable for parties governed by this ordinance to ensure adherence to the amended provisions to avoid any potential legal issues.