Statutory Rules
1976 No. 192
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903.
Dated this thirty-first day of August, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendments of the Australian Rifle Club Regulations†
Licencing requirements not to apply.
1. Regulation 80 of the Australian Rifle Club Regulations is amended by inserting in paragraph (b), after the word “ selling ”, the words “, in canteens conducted in accordance with regulation 79,”.
Further amendments of the Australian Rifle Club Regulations.
2. The Australian Rifle Club Regulations are amended as set out in the following table:—
Provision | Amendment |
Regulation 11 ....... | Omit “ the next succeeding regulation ”, substitute “ regulation 12 ”. |
Sub-regulation 15 (2) .. | Omit “ of these Regulations ”. |
Sub-regulation 15 (3) .. | Omit “ or Senior Cadets ”. |
Sub-regulation 23 (3) .. | Omit “ the last preceding sub-regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (2) ”. |
Sub-regulation 26 (3) .. | Omit “ either of the last 2 preceding sub-regulations ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (1) or (2) ”. |
Sub-regulation 26 (4) .. | Omit “ the last preceding regulation ”, substitute “ sub-regulation (3) ”. |
Sub-regulation 26 (6) .. | Omit “ sub-regulation (2) of this regulation ”, substitute “ (2) ”. |
Regulation 31 ....... | Repeal. |
Regulation 71 ....... | Omit “ twenty-one ” (wherever occurring), substitute “ 21 ”. |
Sub-regulation 79 (4) .. | Omit “ such contract ”, substitute “ contract referred to in sub-regulation (2) ”. |
| Omit “ Australia ”, substitute “ the Commonwealth ”. |
Sub-regulation 79 (5) .. | Omit “ authorized under this regulation ”, substitute “ referred to in sub-regulation (2) ”. |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 2 September 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1948, No. 94, as amended by Statutory Rules 1968, No. 58; and 1976, No. 37.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 192, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903, was introduced by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to amend the Australian Rifle Club Regulations. Enacted on 31 August 1976, these regulations were designed to refine and streamline the licensing requirements and operational protocols for rifle clubs, ensuring compliance with the overarching Defence Act 1903. The primary objective of these amendments is to enhance the administration and oversight of the Australian Rifle Club Regulations, thereby supporting the efficient and lawful operation of licensed rifle clubs within Australia.
Scope and Application
These Regulations, made under the Defence Act 1903, specifically amend the Australian Rifle Club Regulations to modify licensing requirements and various provisions related to the operation and administration of Australian Rifle Clubs. The Regulations apply to the Australian Rifle Club and its members, focusing on the administrative and operational aspects of the club. They do not specify a particular geographic reach but are inherently applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia, as they are made under an Act of the Commonwealth Parliament. The Regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but they primarily concern the internal management and licencing processes of the Australian Rifle Club. Further amendments and extensions to the application of these Regulations can be made through subordinate instruments, which would be issued under the authority of the Defence Act 1903.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of these Regulations primarily focus on amendments to the Australian Rifle Club Regulations, which are themselves made under the Defence Act 1903. Regulation 80, for instance, now includes the sale of certain items in canteens in accordance with Regulation 79 (section 1). Additionally, the Regulations make several amendments to the Australian Rifle Club Regulations, including changes to the structure and references within the regulations themselves (section 2). For example, Regulation 11 has been altered to reference Regulation 12 instead of the next succeeding regulation, and sub-regulation 15(2) has had the phrase "of these Regulations" removed (section 2).
These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on parties governed by the Australian Rifle Club Regulations. They ensure that sales within canteens are conducted in accordance with Regulation 79, which likely includes guidelines on the sale of items such as ammunition or equipment. The amendments aim to streamline and clarify the regulatory framework, ensuring that references within the regulations are accurate and consistent. This may involve updating numerical references and removing outdated phrases, as seen in the changes to sub-regulations 26(3) and 26(4) (section 2).
In terms of breaches and consequences, the Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences. However, as these Regulations are made under the Defence Act 1903, any breaches of the amended Australian Rifle Club Regulations could potentially lead to enforcement actions under that Act. The Defence Act may impose penalties for non-compliance, which could include fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions as prescribed by law. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions within the Defence Act.