Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.) (Amendment) Ordinance 1996
No. 2 of 1996
I, The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Ordinance under the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955.
Dated 25 June 1996.
WILLIAM DEANE
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
WARWICK SMITH
Minister for Sport, Territories
and Local Government
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An Ordinance to amend the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.)
1. Short title
1.1 This Ordinance may be cited as the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.) (Amendment) Ordinance 1996.1
2. Commencement
2.1 This Ordinance commences on 1 July 1996.
3. Amendment
3.1 The Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.)2 is amended as set out in this Ordinance.
4. Section 30 (Division of responsibilities)
4.1 Paragraph 30 (4) (aa):
Omit “30 June 1996,”, substitute “30 June 1997,”.
5. Section 37 (Requirements relating to licences and permits generally)
5.1 Subsection 37 (5):
Omit “30 June 1996,”, substitute “30 June 1997,”.
6. Section 50 (Restaurant licences)
6.1 Subsection 50 (4):
Omit “30 June 1996,”, substitute “30 June 1997,”.
7. Section 63 (Restriction on power to vary terms fixed or conditions imposed by the Act)
7.1 Subsection 63 (2):
Omit “30 June 1996,”, substitute “30 June 1997,”.
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Notes
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 28 June 1996.
2. Ordinance No. 7, 1993 as amended by No. 3, 1994; No. 2, 1995.
Overview
The Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.) (Amendment) Ordinance 1996, enacted on 25 June 1996 by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, was introduced to amend the existing Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.). The objective of this ordinance was to modify specific dates within the original act to align them with a new timeline, extending certain deadlines from 30 June 1996 to 30 June 1997. This adjustment was made to ensure that the liquor licensing framework on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands could be implemented and managed effectively within the intended legislative period. The ordinance was brought into effect on 1 July 1996 and made changes to several sections of the original act, including those relating to the division of responsibilities, general requirements for licences and permits, restaurant licences, and restrictions on the power to vary terms and conditions imposed by the Act.
Scope and Application
The Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.) (Amendment) Ordinance 1996 applies to the regulation of liquor licensing on the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This legislation amends the existing Liquor Licensing Act 1988, extending the dates for certain provisions from 30 June 1996 to 30 June 1997. The Act applies to any person or entity involved in the sale, supply, or consumption of liquor on the islands, including businesses holding liquor licences or permits. The jurisdictional reach of this legislation is confined to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, governed under the authority of the Western Australian Liquor Licensing Act 1988 as adapted to the local context. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions stated within the text of this ordinance, but the application and enforcement of its provisions would likely be subject to further regulations or guidelines issued under subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation are the amendments to the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.), which extend the dates for certain provisions. Specifically, sections 30(4)(aa), 37(5), 50(4), and 63(2) have been amended to change the date from 30 June 1996 to 30 June 1997 (sections 4, 5, 6, and 7). This means that the extended dates apply to the division of responsibilities, general requirements for licences and permits, restaurant licences, and restrictions on the power to vary terms fixed or conditions imposed by the Act.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation include extending the timeframe for compliance with the specified sections of the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.). This extension provides additional time for stakeholders, such as licence holders and permit applicants, to meet the requirements set forth in the Act. By extending the dates, the legislation aims to facilitate smoother implementation and compliance processes for those governed by the Act.
In terms of consequences for breach, the legislation itself does not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with the amended dates. However, any breach of the original or extended requirements under the Liquor Licensing Act 1988 (W.A.) (C.K.I.) could potentially result in penalties as prescribed by the Act. These penalties may include fines, licence suspension or revocation, or other enforcement actions as determined by the relevant authorities. It is important for stakeholders to ensure compliance with the amended dates to avoid any potential legal repercussions.