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STATUTORY RULES

1971 No. 85

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1970.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1970.

Dated this first day of July, 1971.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ANDREW PEACOCK

Minister of State for the Army.

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Amendments of the Australian Military Regulations†

Constitution of Military Board.

1. Regulation 21 of the Australian Military Regulations is repealed.

Repeal of regulations 23 and 24.

2. Regulations 23 and 24 of the Australian Military Regulations are repealed.

Functions of Military Board.

3. Regulation 27 of the Australian Military Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulations (2.) and (3.).

Repeal of Regulations 29 and 30.

4. Regulations 29 and 30 of the Australian Military Regulations are repealed.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 8 July 1971.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 149, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 23, 28 and 126; 1929, No. 123; 1930, Nos. 26, 67 and 92; 1931, No. 13; 1932, Nos. 80, 87 and 125; 1933, Nos. 49 and 77; 1934, Nos. 26 and 80; 1935, Nos. 99 and 109; 1936, Nos. 21, 44 and 100; 1937, No. 45; 1938, Nos. 73, 90 and 93; 1939, Nos. 31, 51, 58, 115, 123, 134, 160 and 173; 1940, Nos. 2, 16, 29, 59, 150, 183, 184, 185, 186, 199, 237, 252, 272 and 273; 1941, Nos. 3, 4, 14, 43, 135, 153, 155, 205, 245, 246, 260 and 311; 1942, Nos. 35, 59, 60, 85, 114, 166, 179, 211, 231, 289, 333, 334, 350, 417, 477, 506, 508, 521, 522, 555 and 556; 1943, Nos. 17, 68, 72, 126, 174, 199, 200, 219 244, 245, 246, 249 and 258; 1944, Nos. 1, 39, 69, 71, 72, 114, 120, 122, 154 and 164; 1945, Nos. 6, 19, 38, 42, 68, 94, 111, 141 and 195; 1946, Nos. 72, 113, 114, 116 and 150; 1947, Nos. 25 and 59; 1948, Nos. 40, 59, 65 and 79; 1949, Nos. 55 and 68; 1950, Nos. 10, 21, 29, 64 and 65; 1951, Nos. 20, 56, 125, 149 and 132; 1952, Nos. 8, 60, 68 and 69; 1953, No. 87; 1954, Nos. 113, 117 and 118; 1955, Nos. 7, 31 and 55; 1956, Nos. 52, 102 and 115; 1957, No. 56; 1958, Nos. 31, 32 and 85; 1959, Nos. 22 and 30; 1960, No. 25: 1961, No, 42; 1962, Nos. 23, 27, 68, 69 and 171; 1963, No. 28; 1964, Nos. 62, 83, 93 and 149; 1965, Nos. 61, 72, 116, 119, 138 and 174; 1966, Nos. 119 and 167; 1967, Nos. 13, 118 and 168; 1968, Nos. 91 and 96; 1969, Nos. 76, 94, 96, 197 and 217; and 1970, Nos. 101 and 193.

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Overview

Statutory Rules 1971 No. 85, made under the Defence Act 1903-1970, aims to update and streamline the Australian Military Regulations by repealing and amending certain provisions. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations address the need to modernise military governance and administrative processes to better align with contemporary defence requirements. The policy objective of these amendments is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the military board's functions while ensuring that the regulations remain relevant and robust in supporting the nation's defence needs.

Scope and Application

This statutory instrument, enacted under the Defence Act 1903-1970, amends the Australian Military Regulations to modify the constitution and functions of the Military Board, while also repealing certain regulations. The regulations apply to the Military Board and its members, who are responsible for the administration and governance of military matters within the Commonwealth of Australia. The changes made by this statutory instrument have a national scope, impacting the military regulatory framework across the entire country. There are no specific exclusions or thresholds mentioned in the text, and the application of these regulations is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments. The amendments are part of a broader effort to update and streamline military governance in alignment with the evolving needs of the Australian Defence Force.

Key Provisions

The statutory rules made under the Defence Act 1903-1970 include several amendments and repeals to the Australian Military Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 21 of the Australian Military Regulations is repealed (regulation 1), while Regulations 23 and 24 are also repealed (regulation 2). Regulation 27 of the Australian Military Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulations (2) and (3) (regulation 3). Finally, Regulations 29 and 30 are repealed (regulation 4). These changes reflect adjustments to the governance and administrative framework within the military context. The parties and entities governed by these regulations must adhere to the changes outlined, ensuring that any previous requirements or permissions specified in the repealed or amended regulations are no longer applicable. This includes updating internal procedures, policies, and practices to reflect the new regulatory environment. The repeal or amendment of specific regulations may also necessitate the re-evaluation of certain military operations, administrative tasks, or decision-making processes to align with the updated framework. There are no explicit references to offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with these regulations in the provided text. However, non-compliance with military regulations generally could lead to disciplinary actions, administrative penalties, or other consequences as determined by the military authorities. It is important to note that the specific penalties or consequences for breaches of these particular regulations would be governed by the broader military law and the Defence Act 1903-1970. In general, such breaches may result in administrative, disciplinary, or legal actions, depending on the severity and nature of the non-compliance.

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