Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) Amendment Declaration 2002 (No. 1)

Overview

The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) Amendment Declaration 2002 (No. 1) was enacted to amend the eligibility criteria for the awarding of the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal for service in Mozambique. This Declaration was made by Peter John Hollingworth, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration. The policy objective of this amendment was to ensure that the criteria for eligibility for the medal accurately reflect the organisations involved in humanitarian efforts in Mozambique during the specified period. This Declaration commenced on the date of its gazettal, reflecting the intent to swiftly address any discrepancies or updates needed in the recognition of humanitarian service.

Scope and Application

The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) Amendment Declaration 2002 (No. 1) is a prerogative instrument that amends the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) Declaration 2001, effectively expanding the eligibility criteria for the award of the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal for service in Mozambique. This amendment applies to personnel who served with specified organisations, namely CARE Australia, Lutheran World Service, OSB (now Australian Volunteers International), and World Vision Australia, within certain time frames. The amendment ensures that these individuals, who contributed to humanitarian efforts in Mozambique, are recognised for their service. The amendment came into effect on the date of gazettal and applies nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or thresholds in this particular Declaration; however, the eligibility for the medal remains subject to the original criteria outlined in the 2001 Declaration. The application and interpretation of this amendment can be further detailed in subordinate instruments, as per the provisions of the underlying Regulations.

Key Provisions

The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) Amendment Declaration 2002 (No. 1) (referred to as the Declaration) is an instrument that amends the 2001 Declaration concerning the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique). The main operative sections of the Declaration (sections 1 to 3) establish its name, commencement, and the amendments it makes to the 2001 Declaration. Section 1 specifies the name of the Declaration, while section 2 sets the commencement date as the date of gazettal. Section 3 details the amendments to the 2001 Declaration, which are set out in Schedule 1. Schedule 1 of the Declaration amends the specified organisations eligible for the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) by updating the list of organisations and the periods during which they were eligible for participation. This amendment ensures that the criteria for eligibility are accurately reflected and that those who qualify for the medal are properly recognised for their service. The amendment specifies the commencement dates and periods of participation for each organisation, including CARE Australia, Lutheran World Service, OSB (now Australian Volunteers International), and World Vision Australia. The Declaration imposes specific obligations and requirements on the parties involved. It requires that the amendments outlined in Schedule 1 be applied to the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Mozambique) Declaration 2001. This means that the updated list of organisations and their respective periods of eligibility must be recognised and adhered to by any relevant authorities or bodies that administer the medal. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences stated in the Declaration for breach of its provisions. However, failure to comply with the amended criteria for eligibility could potentially lead to disputes or challenges regarding the awarding of the medal to individuals who do not meet the updated criteria.