Statutory Rules
1976 No. 35
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1975.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1975.
Dated this thirtieth day of January, 1976.
A. R. CUTLER
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for Defence.
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Repeal of the Military Financial (Pacific Islanders) Regulations
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 9 February 1976.
Repeal.
2. The Military Financial (Pacific Islanders) Regulations (comprising Statutory Rules 1966, No. 105; Statutory Rules 1966, No. 162; Statutory Rules 1967, No. 124; Statutory Rules 1968, No. 61; Statutory Rules 1969, No. 199; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 6; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 51; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 120; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 174; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 200; Statutory Rules 1971, No. 27; Statutory Rules 1971, No. 97; Statutory Rules 1971, No. 167; Statutory Rules 1972, No. 55; Statutory Rules 1972, No. 165; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 9; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 18; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 19; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 220; Statutory Rules 1974, No. 21; Statutory Rules 1974, No. 253; and Statutory Rules 1975, No. 21) are repealed.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 3 February 1976.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 35, the Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1975, were enacted to provide updated regulatory frameworks concerning the financial matters of military personnel, particularly addressing issues relevant to Pacific Islanders serving in the Australian Defence Force. This legislative instrument was promulgated by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, and was brought into effect on 9 February 1976. The primary purpose of these regulations was to repeal and replace the outdated Military Financial (Pacific Islanders) Regulations that had been in place since 1966. This legislative update aimed to streamline and modernise the financial governance and administration for military personnel, ensuring compliance with current legal and operational standards.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1975, which came into operation on 9 February 1976, pertain to the repeal of the Military Financial (Pacific Islanders) Regulations. These repealed regulations, which had been established through a series of statutory rules from 1966 to 1975, are now superseded by these new regulations. The application of these regulations affects the financial management and related aspects of military personnel from Pacific Islands within the context of the Defence Act. While the specific details of the repealed regulations are not outlined in the provided excerpt, it is clear that these new regulations establish the framework under which financial matters for the affected military personnel will now be governed. The repeal effectively removes the previously existing rules and replaces them with new provisions under the authority of the Defence Act.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 35, under the Defence Act 1903-1975, establish new regulations that will come into effect on 9 February 1976. One of the primary provisions of these Regulations is the repeal of the Military Financial (Pacific Islanders) Regulations, which were previously established through various statutory rules from 1966 to 1975. These repealed regulations had previously governed the financial matters related to Pacific Islanders within the military context. With these repeals, the new regulations aim to update and potentially streamline the existing legal framework governing military financial provisions, particularly in relation to Pacific Islanders.
These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the parties or entities governed by them. Firstly, they establish a clear date of commencement, ensuring that all affected parties are aware of when the new regulations take effect. The repeal of the existing regulations also necessitates that any ongoing or pending matters governed by the old rules must be transitioned to the new legal framework. This includes the cessation of any activities or processes that were previously authorised under the repealed regulations, and the adoption of new procedures as outlined by the Statutory Rules 1976 No. 35.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the Statutory Rules 1976 No. 35 do not explicitly detail offences or penalties for breach. However, failure to adhere to the new regulations could result in legal ramifications under the Defence Act 1903-1975 or other applicable laws. The repealed regulations likely contained specific provisions related to fines, sanctions, or other penalties for non-compliance, and these would need to be considered in light of the new regulatory environment. The maximum penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and the applicable laws at the time.