STATUTORY RULES.
1961. No. 58.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACT 1945-1959.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Education Act 1945-1959.
Dated this 27th day of April, 1961.
DALLAS BROOKS
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Prime Minister.
AMENDMENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS REGULATIONS.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1961.
Amount of allowance—Ordinary scholarships.
2. Regulation 13 of the Commonwealth Scholarships and Awards Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “Two hundred and twenty-one pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Two hundred and thirty-four pounds”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation the words “Three hundred and thirty-eight pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Three hundred and sixty-four pounds”.
Amount of allowance—Mature age scholarships.
3. Regulation 14 of the Commonwealth Scholarships and Awards Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Three hundred and thirty-eight pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Three hundred and sixty-four pounds”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 28th April, 1961.
† Statutory Rules 1951, No. 9, as amended by Statutory Rules 1956, No. 26; 1957, No. 61; 1958, No. 8; 1959, No. 67; and 1960, No. 80.
By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
2271/61.—PRICE 3D. 9/21.3.1961.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1961, No. 58, Regulations under the Education Act 1945-1959, was enacted to address the need for amendments to the Commonwealth Scholarships and Awards Regulations. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and was effective from 1 January 1961. The regulations specifically adjust the amounts of allowances for ordinary scholarships and mature age scholarships, reflecting changes in financial circumstances and policy objectives to support educational opportunities. The objective is to ensure that scholarship allowances are adequate to cover the cost of living and educational expenses, thereby encouraging and enabling more Australians to pursue higher education and research opportunities.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1961, No. 58, made under the Education Act 1945-1959, pertain to the amendment of the Commonwealth Scholarships and Awards Regulations. These regulations primarily apply to individuals who are recipients of Commonwealth scholarships and awards, encompassing ordinary scholarships and mature age scholarships. The scope of this legislation is limited to the financial aspects of these scholarships, specifically adjusting the monetary allowances granted to scholarship recipients. The changes to the regulations are effective from 1 January 1961, with amendments to the specific amounts payable for different categories of scholarships. This legislative instrument operates at the Commonwealth level, thereby extending its jurisdictional reach across the entire nation, impacting scholarship recipients nationwide.
The application of these regulations is restricted to modifying the monetary allowances for scholarships and does not extend to other areas such as eligibility criteria, application processes, or the administration of scholarships. The regulations are an extension of the authority granted under the Education Act 1945-1959 and are subject to further refinement or elaboration through subordinate instruments, which may provide additional details or clarifications on the implementation of these amendments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation pertain to the amendments of the Commonwealth Scholarships and Awards Regulations under the Education Act 1945-1959. Specifically, Section 2 alters the allowance for ordinary scholarships by amending Regulation 13. The amendments increase the stipend for ordinary scholarships from £221 to £234 for the first category and from £338 to £364 for the second category. Similarly, Section 3 modifies the allowance for mature age scholarships by updating Regulation 14 to increase the stipend from £338 to £364.
These regulations impose obligations on the Commonwealth to adjust the financial allowances for scholarship recipients, ensuring that the stipends are updated to reflect changes in economic conditions. The regulations require that these amendments be applied uniformly to all eligible scholarship recipients without discrimination. The Commonwealth is also obligated to ensure that the increased allowances are disbursed in a timely manner, in line with the commencement date of these regulations.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in legal consequences for the Commonwealth. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, breaches of statutory requirements generally may attract administrative or judicial scrutiny. The Commonwealth could face claims for underpayment from scholarship recipients, which might result in financial compensation and interest. Additionally, if the regulations are not properly implemented, there could be reputational damage and calls for accountability from relevant authorities.