THE TERRITORY OF CHRISTMAS ISLAND.
No. 1 of 1962.
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AN ORDINANCE
To amend the Interpretation Ordinance 1958-1960.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Ordinance under the Christmas Island Act 1958-1959.
Dated this eight day of March, 1962.
DE L’ISLE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Territories.
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INTERPRETATION ORDINANCE 1962.
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Ordinance may be cited as the Interpretation Ordinance 1962.[*]
(2.) The Interpretation Ordinance 1958-1960[†] is in this Ordinance referred to as the Principal Ordinance.
(3.) The Principal Ordinance, as amended by this Ordinance, may be cited as the Interpretation Ordinance 1958-1962.
Regulations.
2. Section fifteen of the Principal Ordinance is amended by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-section (1.) the word “shall” and inserting in its stead the words “regulations made accordingly shall”.
References to expressions in certain laws.
3. Section eighteen of the Principal Ordinance is amended by omitting from the second column of the table in sub-section (1.) the words “in Council” (wherever occurring).
[*] Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 2nd March, 1962.
[†] Ordinance No. 1, 1958, as amended by No. 1, 1960.
Overview
The Interpretation Ordinance 1962 was enacted in the Territory of Christmas Island to amend the existing Interpretation Ordinance 1958-1960. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the authority of the Christmas Island Act 1958-1959. The primary objective of this amendment was to refine the interpretation of legal terms and references within the principal ordinance, ensuring clarity and consistency in legal documents and proceedings. The ordinance replaces certain words and phrases to align with the evolving legal framework and administrative practices on the island. This legislative change aims to enhance the efficacy and precision of legal interpretations, facilitating smoother governance and legal processes in the Territory of Christmas Island.
Scope and Application
The Interpretation Ordinance 1962 applies to the Territory of Christmas Island and serves to amend the Interpretation Ordinance 1958-1960. This legislative instrument applies to all laws and regulations administered within the territory, as well as any persons, entities, or industries operating under the jurisdiction of Christmas Island. The changes introduced by the 1962 Ordinance affect the interpretation and application of legal terms within the specified laws, including the substitution of specific wording to clarify the scope and intent of the regulations. The Ordinance’s amendments do not explicitly delineate exclusions or thresholds, but its alterations to the Principal Ordinance are intended to enhance the precision and effectiveness of legal interpretations and applications within the territory. Any further extension or restriction of its application is possible through subordinate instruments that may be enacted under the authority of the Christmas Island Act 1958-1959.
Key Provisions
The Interpretation Ordinance 1962 primarily serves to amend the Interpretation Ordinance 1958-1960, with specific modifications to the regulations and references in the law (s1-3). Section 2 modifies section fifteen of the Principal Ordinance by altering the wording from "shall" to "regulations made accordingly shall," thereby refining the regulation-making process. Section 3 further amends section eighteen of the Principal Ordinance, removing the phrase "in Council" from the second column of the table in subsection (1), which likely affects how expressions are referenced within certain laws.
Entities governed by the Interpretation Ordinance 1962 must adhere to the updated regulatory framework and references established by the amendments. This means they must comply with the new stipulations regarding how regulations are formulated and how certain legal expressions are referenced. Specifically, the changes in section two necessitate that any regulations made must be in accordance with the newly specified wording, ensuring clarity and precision in legislative processes.
Breaches of the Interpretation Ordinance 1962 may not directly specify offences, penalties, or consequences within the text provided, but non-compliance with amended regulations or misinterpretations due to incorrect references could lead to legal disputes, administrative penalties, or other civil or criminal repercussions as defined in related legislation. The specific maximum penalties or consequences would depend on the broader legal context and any additional statutes that might be implicated by the non-compliance.