STATUTORY RULES.
1947. No. 3.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS) ACT 1946-1947.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947.
Dated this sixth day of February, 1948.
W. J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Post-war Reconstruction.
Amendments of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations.†
Application and administration of Regulations.
1. Regulation 2 of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Labour and National Service” and inserting in their stead the words “Supply and Shipping”.
Definitions.
2. Regulation 4 of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations is amended by omitting from the definition of “the Minister”, in sub-regulation (1.), the words “Labour and National Service” and inserting in their stead the words “Supply and Shipping”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1948.
† Being the Regulations having that title as in force under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946, as amended by Statutory Rules 1947, Nos. 42 and 61. The Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1946 having the corresponding title comprise Statutory Rules 1941, No. 25, as amended by Statutory Rules 1941, Nos. 38, 159, 212, 262 (as amended by 1941, No. 281), 270, 281 and 299; 1942, Nos. 100, 311, 422 and 525; 1943, Nos. 278 and 295; 1944, Nos. 48 and 83; and 1947, Nos. 42, 61 and 67.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
7695.—Price 3d. 10/9.12.1947.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1947, No. 3, Regulations under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947, were introduced to provide for the necessary amendments to existing regulations governing employment in the coal mining industry. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations aim to align the administrative references within the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations with the changing nomenclature of relevant government departments. The shift from "Labour and National Service" to "Supply and Shipping" reflects the evolving structure of government responsibilities during the post-war transition period. This legislative instrument ensures continuity and clarity in the administration of employment regulations within the critical coal mining sector.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1947, No. 3, made under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947, amend the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations. This legislation pertains specifically to the coal mining industry and its employment regulations during a transitional period following the conclusion of World War II. The Regulations affect entities within the coal mining industry and individuals employed therein, aiming to ensure a smooth transition from wartime to peacetime employment conditions. The Regulations are administered at the Commonwealth level and apply across Australia. The specified amendments involve changes to regulatory authority, altering the oversight from the Department of Labour and National Service to the Department of Supply and Shipping, reflecting the changing priorities and structures of the post-war government. The Regulations are subject to further modification and interpretation through subordinate instruments, which may introduce additional rules or exceptions as needed.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules of 1947, No. 3, under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947, introduce amendments to the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 2 and the definition of "the Minister" in Regulation 4 of the National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations are amended (sections 1 and 2). The changes involve replacing the words "Labour and National Service" with "Supply and Shipping", thereby altering the scope of regulatory oversight and responsibility in the coal mining industry. This alteration signifies a shift in the governmental department responsible for regulating employment practices within the industry.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations include ensuring that employment practices in the coal mining industry align with the updated regulatory framework. This involves compliance with the provisions as amended, which now fall under the purview of the Department of Supply and Shipping. Entities and individuals within the coal mining industry must adhere to the updated regulatory standards and reporting requirements, ensuring that employment practices are consistent with the amended regulations.
Failure to comply with the amended regulations may result in legal consequences. While specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of regulations typically entail civil or criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant courts, taking into account the specific provisions of the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947 and any applicable subsidiary legislation.