THE TERRITORY OF CHRISTMAS ISLAND
No. 2 of 1966
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AN ORDINANCE
To amend the Census Ordinance 1961.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Ordinance under the Christmas Island Act 1958-1963.
Dated this tenth day of February, 1966.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. E. BARNES
Minister of State for Territories.
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CENSUS ORDINANCE 1966
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Ordinance may be cited as the Census Ordinance 1966.[*]
(2.) The Census Ordinance 1961,[†] as amended by this Ordinance, may be cited as the Census Ordinance 1961-1966.
Commencement.
2. This Ordinance shall come into operation on the fourteenth day of February, 1966.
The Schedule.
3. The Census Ordinance 1961 is amended as set out in the Schedule to this Ordinance.
THE SCHEDULE
Section 3.
Provision amended | Amendments |
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Section 14 .. | Omit from sub-section (4.) “Five pounds”, insert “Ten dollars”. |
Section 16 .. | Omit “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. |
Section 17 .. | Omit from sub-section (2.) “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. Omit from sub-section (3.) “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. |
Section 18 .. | Omit from sub-section (2.) “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. Omit from sub-section (4.) “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. |
Section 19 .. | Omit “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. |
Section 23 .. | Omit “Ten pounds”, insert “Twenty dollars”. |
Section 24 .. | Omit “Twenty pounds”, insert “Forty dollars”. |
Section 25 .. | Omit “Fifty pounds”, insert “One hundred dollars”. |
Section 26 .. | Omit “Fifty pounds”, insert “One hundred dollars”. |
Section 27 .. | Omit “Fifty pounds”, insert “One hundred dollars”. |
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[*] Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 11th February, 1966.
[†] Ordinance No. 2, 1961.
Overview
The Census Ordinance 1966 was enacted in 1966 to amend the Census Ordinance 1961, addressing the need to update certain financial penalties and fees associated with census-related activities. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Christmas Island Act 1958-1963 by the Governor-General in Council, with the aim of ensuring that the penalties and fees outlined in the Census Ordinance 1961 were aligned with contemporary monetary values. The ordinance specifies new monetary amounts for various penalties and fees, replacing the previous pound sterling values with Australian dollars, reflecting the economic changes of the time. The policy objective of this amendment was to maintain the enforceability and relevance of the census legislation in the context of the evolving economic landscape.
Scope and Application
The Census Ordinance 1966 applies to the territory of Christmas Island and is an amendment to the Census Ordinance 1961. This legislation pertains to the conduct of census activities within the territory, ensuring that the process adheres to the updated legal framework. The Ordinance primarily affects individuals and entities involved in the census process, including those responsible for conducting, managing, and participating in census activities. The changes introduced by this Ordinance involve modifications to monetary fines associated with various subsections of the original ordinance, increasing penalties for non-compliance with census directives. Geographically, the Ordinance's application is confined to Christmas Island, and it does not extend to other areas within Australia or its territories. The Ordinance itself does not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the amendments to fines. The application and enforcement of the Ordinance may be further detailed through subordinate instruments, which could provide additional regulations and guidelines for the conduct of census activities.
Key Provisions
The Census Ordinance 1966, as stated in section 1, amends the Census Ordinance 1961. The changes introduced in this legislation are detailed in the schedule, which primarily involves updating monetary penalties from pounds to dollars. For example, section 14 modifies the fine from five pounds to ten dollars, while section 16 updates the fine from ten pounds to twenty dollars. Other sections, such as 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, similarly convert fines from ten, twenty, fifty pounds to twenty, forty, one hundred dollars respectively. These amendments are designed to reflect the updated economic context and ensure the penalties are commensurate with current financial standards.
Under the amended Census Ordinance 1961-1966, various obligations and requirements are imposed on the entities and individuals involved in the census process. For instance, section 14 now mandates that any failure to provide the required census information is subject to a penalty of ten dollars. Similarly, sections 16 through 27 outline various compliance requirements and the associated monetary penalties for non-compliance. These obligations are crucial for ensuring accurate and comprehensive census data, which is essential for government planning and policy-making.
Breaches of the provisions within the Census Ordinance 1961-1966 can lead to significant consequences. For example, failing to provide census information as required by section 14 can result in a fine of up to ten dollars. Section 16 imposes a penalty of twenty dollars for certain non-compliance issues, while more severe infractions outlined in sections 17 through 27 can lead to fines ranging from twenty to one hundred dollars. These penalties serve as deterrents against non-compliance and underscore the importance of adhering to the census regulations.