Canned Fruits Export Control (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1945 No. 140, enacted under the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1938, represent a regulatory amendment aimed at addressing the welfare of the families of officers who have dedicated significant service to the Board. This legislative instrument was introduced to ensure that officers who have completed at least fifteen years of continuous service are provided with financial support for their dependants in the unfortunate event of their passing. The regulation was enacted by the Deputy of the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and it was published in the Commonwealth Gazette on 7th September 1945. The policy objective behind this regulation is to provide a safety net for the dependants of long-serving officers, thereby acknowledging and compensating their substantial contribution to the Board.

Scope and Application

The Canned Fruits Export Control (Staff) Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1945, No. 140, pertain to the Board established under the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1938. These regulations apply to the staff of the Board, specifically providing a gratuity to the dependants of officers who have completed fifteen years of continuous service with the Board. The gratuity amount is determined by the Minister upon recommendation by the Board. This regulation is an extension of the existing framework that governs the conduct and entitlements of the Board's staff within the national jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendment adds a provision to the existing regulations, enhancing the benefits for long-serving officers and their dependants, while the scope remains confined to the staff of the Board under the specified Act. The Act's application is limited to the Commonwealth, ensuring that the provisions apply uniformly across the national territory without variations from state or territory laws.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislation, specifically the Canned Fruits Export Control (Staff) Regulations, introduce a new regulation, 12a, which allows the Board to make a payment to the dependants of officers who have completed fifteen years' continuous service with the Board and subsequently pass away. The amount of this payment is to be determined by the Minister, following a recommendation by the Board. This provision aims to provide financial support to the families of long-serving officers in the event of the officer’s death. The Act imposes obligations on the Board to ensure that any eligible dependants are identified and that a recommendation for the payment amount is submitted to the Minister. The Minister, in turn, has the responsibility to review the recommendation and determine the final payment amount to be provided to the dependant. This process ensures that the provisions of regulation 12a are implemented effectively and fairly. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Act may result in civil or criminal consequences, although the specific nature of these consequences is not detailed within the provided text. It is likely, however, that non-compliance could lead to penalties as stipulated under the overarching Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1938 or other relevant legislation. The maximum penalties for breaches of such acts can vary widely, but they often include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity and circumstances of the breach.