STATUTORY RULES.
1958. No. 8.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACT 1945.*
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 Education Act 1945.
Dated this twenty-third day of January, 1958.
W. J. SLIM
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
acting for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
AMENDMENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP REGULATIONS.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of January, 1958.
Amount of allowance.
2. Regulation 13 of the Commonwealth Scholarship Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “One hundred and sixty-nine pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “One hundred and ninety-five pounds”;
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “Two hundred and forty pounds ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Two hundred and ninety-nine pounds”;
(c) by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “Six hundred pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Six hundred and fifty pounds”;
(d) by omitting from paragraph (d) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “One pound ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Two pounds”; and
(e) by omitting from paragraph (e) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “One pound ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Two pounds”.
Amount of allowance.
3. Regulation 14 of the Commonwealth Scholarship Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(a) Two hundred and ninety-nine pounds per annum; and”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 30th February, 1958.
† Statutory Rules 1951, No. 9, as amended by Statutory Rules 1956, No. 26, and 1957, No. 61.
By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6629/57.—PRICE 3D. 10/25.11.1957.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1958, No. 8, made under the Education Act 1945, amend the Commonwealth Scholarship Regulations to adjust the financial allowances for scholarship recipients. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations seek to address the need for updated financial provisions to accommodate changes in the cost of living and educational expenses. The amendments increase the allowance amounts for different categories of scholars, reflecting the rising costs associated with educational pursuits. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that scholarship benefits remain adequate and relevant to the current economic environment, thereby supporting the policy objective of maintaining a competitive and accessible scholarship program for Australian students.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1958, No. 8, under the Education Act 1945, specifically amend the Commonwealth Scholarship Regulations to adjust the allowances provided to scholarship recipients. These amendments, effective from 1 January 1958, pertain to the financial support given to scholars under various categories, increasing the monetary value of these allowances. This legislation applies to individuals who are recipients of Commonwealth scholarships, ensuring that their financial support is updated in line with economic changes or inflation. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they are established under the Commonwealth's authority and apply across Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations; they apply universally to all eligible scholarship recipients as defined under the amended regulations. The application of these regulations is direct, without the need for further extension or restriction through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Education Act 1945 (referred to as C1958L00008) primarily amend the Commonwealth Scholarship Regulations, specifically changing the amounts of the allowances provided to scholarship recipients. Section 2 amends Regulation 13 of the Commonwealth Scholarship Regulations, which adjusts the financial allowances for different categories of scholars. The changes include increasing the allowance for certain categories from specific amounts to higher ones, such as raising the allowance from One hundred and sixty-nine pounds to One hundred and ninety-five pounds for one category, and from Two hundred and forty pounds ten shillings to Two hundred and ninety-nine pounds for another. Section 3 further amends Regulation 14 by replacing the existing allowance amount in sub-regulation (2)(a) with a new figure of Two hundred and ninety-nine pounds per annum.
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the Commonwealth regarding the allowances provided to scholars. The changes outlined in Section 2 and 3 require the Commonwealth to adjust the financial support given to scholars in various categories, ensuring that the updated amounts reflect the new financial provisions. This includes ensuring that the new allowances are correctly calculated and disbursed according to the amended rates specified in the Regulations.
The Regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance. However, it is implied that failure to adhere to the amended financial provisions could result in legal consequences under the Education Act 1945 or other relevant legislation. Non-compliance with the financial obligations stipulated by these Regulations could potentially lead to administrative or legal actions to rectify the breaches, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text of this particular legislative instrument.