STATUTORY RULES.
1942. No. 525
REGULATION UNDER THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939-1940.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the National Security Act 1939-1940.
Dated this ninth day of December, 1942.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) E. J. WARD
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations.†
Appointment of Local Reference Boards.
Regulation 12 of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (4.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(4.) The term of office of each Chairman shall be—
(a) in the case of a Chairman appointed before the fifteenth day of October, 1942—for a period of two years from that date; and
(b) in the case of a Chairman appointed after that date—for a period of two years from the date of appointment,
or, in either case, for the period during which these Regulations continue in operation, whichever is the shorter.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1942.
† Statutory Rules 1940, No. 25, as amended by Statutory Rules 1941, Nos. 38, 159, 212, 262, 270, 281 and 299; and 1942, Nos. 100, 311 and 442.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
8010.—Price 3d. 25/6.11.1942.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1942 No. 525 is a regulation made under the National Security Act 1939-1940. Enacted during a period of heightened national security concerns, this regulation specifically addresses the amendment of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations. The regulation was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, with the advice of the Minister of State for Defence, to ensure that the governance structures within the coal mining industry align with national security requirements. The key change introduced by this regulation involves the amendment of the term of office for the Chairmen of Local Reference Boards, ensuring that their tenure is either fixed from a specific date or for the duration of the regulations' operation, whichever is shorter. This amendment aims to provide clarity and consistency in the leadership of these boards, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework in the context of national security.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument is a regulation made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, specifically targeting the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations. The regulation pertains to the amendment of the appointment terms for the Chairmen of Local Reference Boards within the coal mining industry. The regulation applies to those individuals who are appointed as Chairmen of Local Reference Boards in the coal mining industry and is designed to alter the duration of their term of office. The regulation is confined to the geographic and jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in this regulation, and it does not specify any thresholds. The regulation extends the application of the existing provisions by amending the terms of appointment for the Chairmen of Local Reference Boards, which is a specific aspect of the broader regulatory framework established under the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations.
Key Provisions
The regulation, made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, amends the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations, specifically targeting the term of office for the Chairmen of Local Reference Boards (Regulation 12(4)). The amendment changes the term of office for the Chairmen, depending on the date of their appointment. For Chairmen appointed before October 15, 1942, the term of office will be two years from that date. For those appointed after this date, the term will be two years from the date of their appointment. In both instances, the term is contingent on the duration for which these regulations remain in effect, whichever period is shorter (Regulation 12(4)).
Under this regulation, the obligations of the Chairmen appointed under the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations are clearly defined. The amendment sets out a two-year term for the Chairmen, which begins either from the date of their appointment or from October 15, 1942, for those appointed before this date. The Chairmen must adhere to this term unless the regulations are revoked or expire earlier. Their duties, responsibilities, and the scope of their authority are presumably governed by the broader provisions of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations.
The regulation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with the amended term of office for the Chairmen. However, given that these regulations are made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, any breach of the regulations could potentially lead to civil or criminal liabilities. The National Security Act itself provides for various offences and penalties, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. It is therefore advisable for the Chairmen and relevant stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to the terms set out in these regulations to avoid any potential legal repercussions.