Champion Shots Medal Determination

Overview

The Champion Shots Medal Determination 1991 was enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, William George Hayden, on the 12th of August 1991. This instrument was introduced to formally approve the design of the Champion Shots Medal, ensuring that the criteria for its award, its appearance, and its place within the Australian honours system were clearly established. The Champion Shots Medal was intended to recognise excellence and achievement in shooting sports, providing an official form of recognition for those who excel in this field. The determination outlines the specifics of the medal's design, including its dimensions, the materials used, the emblems it bears, and the ribbon from which it is suspended. It also specifies the rules for wearing the medal, including the appropriate occasions and the order of precedence in relation to other honours and awards. This legislation was enacted under the authority of the Governor-General, acting on the advice of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting the constitutional framework within which such honours are bestowed.

Scope and Application

This legislation, C2010Q00052 (Prerogative instrument), pertains to the Champion Shots Medal, which is awarded in recognition of excellence in shooting sports. The determination outlines the specific design, dimensions, and appearance of the medal, including its obverse and reverse sides, the design of the ribbon, and the method of attaching date bars for subsequent awards. The medal is intended to be worn on the left breast in specific circumstances, such as when full-size orders, decorations, and medals are worn, and the miniature version is worn when miniatures of orders, decorations, and medals are worn. The Champion Shots Medal is subject to the Australian Order of Precedence of Honours and Awards, as approved by The Sovereign. This determination applies to any individual or entity that receives the Champion Shots Medal as part of the recognition process, and it applies nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in this legislation, and any further regulations or modifications to the application of this Act would be determined through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Champion Shots Medal Determination (C2010Q00052) sets out the design and protocols for the Champion Shots Medal, which is an award given for excellence in shooting. The medal itself is described in detail in section 1: it is a circular antiqued brass medal 38 millimetres in diameter, featuring the Crown of Saint Edward and wreaths of laurel leaves, with crossed rifles superimposed on the stars of the Southern Cross on the obverse side and no design on the reverse side. The medal is suspended from a ribbon that has a specific colour scheme and dimensions, as outlined in section 2, and includes a central dark blue band flanked by red and light blue bands. The Act outlines the rules for wearing the medal, as detailed in section 4, which states that the medal should be worn on the left breast whenever full-sized orders, decorations, and medals are worn. It also provides for the recognition of additional awards, stipulating that a date bar should be attached to the ribbon for each subsequent award, and a ribbon bar emblem should be worn, as per section 5. The miniature of the medal, described in section 6, is a half-size replica of the medal, suspended from a miniature ribbon, and is to be worn whenever miniatures of orders, decorations, and medals are worn. The order of precedence for wearing the medal is determined by the Australian Order of Precedence of Honours and Awards, as approved by The Sovereign, as mentioned in section 7. The Champion Shots Medal Determination imposes specific obligations on the recipients and governing bodies regarding the design, presentation, and wearing of the medal. Recipients must ensure that the medal is worn in accordance with the stipulated protocols and the Australian Order of Precedence of Honours and Awards. This includes the correct attachment of date bars for additional awards and the wearing of the ribbon bar emblem. The miniature of the medal must also be worn in accordance with the prescribed occasions. The regulations ensure that the integrity and significance of the award are maintained and that the medal is presented in a manner that reflects its importance. There are no explicit provisions in the Champion Shots Medal Determination that outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches of the Act. However, any misuse or improper wearing of the medal may be subject to broader regulations governing the misuse of honours and awards. Such breaches could potentially result in disciplinary actions or penalties under relevant legislation, although specific penalties are not detailed within this determination. It is important for recipients to adhere to the guidelines provided to avoid any repercussions related to the dishonourable use of the Champion Shots Medal.