Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006
No. 150, 2006
An Act to provide for consequential matters relating to the enactment of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006, and for related purposes
Contents
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Schedule(s)
Schedule 1—Amendment
Freedom of Information Act 1982
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Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006
No. 150, 2006
An Act to provide for consequential matters relating to the enactment of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006, and for related purposes
[Assented to 7 December 2006]
The Parliament of Australia enacts:
1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Provision(s) | Commencement | Date/Details |
1. Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table | The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. | 7 December 2006 |
2. Schedule 1 | At the same time as section 3 of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006 commences. | 7 June 2007 |
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally passed by both Houses of the Parliament and assented to. It will not be expanded to deal with provisions inserted in this Act after assent.
(2) Column 3 of the table contains additional information that is not part of this Act. Information in this column may be added to or edited in any published version of this Act.
3 Schedule(s)
Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.
Schedule 1—Amendment
Freedom of Information Act 1982
1 Schedule 3
Insert in its appropriate alphabetical position, determined on a letter‑by‑letter basis:
Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006, subsections 35(7), 36(7), 37(8), 49(2), 56(1), 56(3), 60(5), 63(3), 63(4), 63(5) and 67(1), paragraph 67(7)(a), subsections 68(2), 69(2) and 75(2), paragraph 75(8)(a) and subsection 77(9) |
[Minister’s second reading speech made in—
House of Representatives on 18 October 2006
Senate on 6 November 2006]
Overview
The Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address consequential matters arising from the enactment of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006. This Act ensures that the broader legislative framework is adjusted to accommodate the new provisions introduced by the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006. The primary objective of this Act is to amend existing legislation to reflect the new roles, responsibilities, and functions of the Inspector of Transport Security, ensuring that the legal environment is coherent and consistent with the new framework established by the principal Act.
This consequential legislation includes amendments to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to exempt certain information held by the Inspector of Transport Security from disclosure under the Act, thereby maintaining operational security and effectiveness. The Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 commenced on 7 December 2006, with certain provisions taking effect on 7 June 2007, aligning with the commencement of related sections in the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006.
Scope and Application
The Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 applies to matters arising from the enactment of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006. This legislation primarily affects entities and individuals involved in transport security, including airlines, shipping companies, and other transport service providers, as well as employees and contractors within these sectors. The Act operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction and is intended to address consequential matters that arise from the implementation of the principal Act, ensuring that related provisions are aligned and effective. Notably, the Act amends the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to include specific subsections and paragraphs of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006 under its exemptions, thereby restricting public access to certain information to protect national security interests. The application of this Act is further defined and potentially extended through subordinate instruments that may specify additional details or modifications to the application scope.
Key Provisions
The Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (C2006A00150) is designed to address various consequential matters that arise from the enactment of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006. The primary sections of the Act, including sections 1 to 3, commenced on 7 December 2006, the date on which the Act received Royal Assent. Section 1 provides the short title of the Act, while Section 2 details the commencement dates for various provisions, with most provisions starting on the day of Royal Assent and Schedule 1 commencing on 7 June 2007. Section 3 outlines the amendments to other Acts as specified in the schedules.
The Act imposes specific obligations on entities it governs, primarily through its schedules, which detail amendments to other legislation. For instance, Schedule 1 amends the Freedom of Information Act 1982 by inserting provisions from the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006 in its appropriate alphabetical position. This amendment ensures that certain sections and subsections of the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006 are integrated into the Freedom of Information Act 1982, thereby aligning the disclosure and handling of information with the new transport security framework.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Inspector of Transport Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 may lead to various civil or criminal consequences. While the Act itself does not explicitly list offences or penalties, the consequential amendments in Schedule 1 may introduce specific penalties for breaches of the amended provisions. For example, non-compliance with the information disclosure requirements under the amended Freedom of Information Act 1982 could result in legal action, fines, or other penalties as stipulated in the Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006. The exact penalties would depend on the specific provisions breached and the applicable laws.