National Security (Hide and Leather Industries) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1942, No. 140, are regulations made under the National Security Act 1939-1940 to address the needs of the nation during wartime. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations specifically amend the National Security (Hide and Leather Industries) Regulations to enhance the operational efficiency and governance of the Australian Hide and Leather Industries Board. The policy objective is to ensure that the leather industry remains productive and regulated to support the war effort by adjusting the number of members on the Board and including a representative from the Australian Saddlery Leather Sail Canvas Tanning Leather Dressing and Allied Workers Employees Federation, reflecting the importance of labour in the industry.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1942 No. 140, made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, specifically amend the National Security (Hide and Leather Industries) Regulations to adjust the composition of the Australian Hide and Leather Industries Board. This legislative instrument applies to the industries involved in the production of hide and leather within the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendment modifies the number of board members from six to seven, and mandates that one of these members must be a representative of the employees' organisation registered under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1934, specifically the Australian Saddlery Leather Sail Canvas Tanning Leather Dressing and Allied Workers Employees Federation. This change ensures a more inclusive representation on the board, reflecting the interests of both industry and labour within the context of national security measures. The regulation’s scope is confined to the hide and leather industries, and its application is limited to the Commonwealth, thereby affecting entities and individuals within this sector across Australia.

Key Provisions

This legislation, Statutory Rules 1942 No. 140, amends the National Security (Hide and Leather Industries) Regulations, which were originally established under the National Security Act 1939-1940. The primary changes introduced in this regulation are detailed in Regulation 5, which modifies the composition of the Australian Hide and Leather Industries Board. Specifically, it changes the number of members required from six to seven (Reg. 5(2) and (3)). Furthermore, it mandates that one of these members must be a representative of the Australian Saddlery Leather Sail Canvas Tanning Leather Dressing and Allied Workers Employees Federation, an organisation registered under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1934 (Reg. 5(3)(g)). This addition ensures that the employee's perspective is adequately represented in the decision-making process of the Board. The amended regulation imposes specific obligations on the Australian Hide and Leather Industries Board. It mandates that the Board must now consist of seven members, one of whom must be a representative of the designated employee organisation. This change in membership composition may influence the dynamics and outcomes of the Board's deliberations, ensuring that employee interests are taken into account in the regulatory framework governing the hide and leather industries. The Board must also ensure that this new member is duly appointed and recognised as a legitimate representative of the specified employee federation, which may involve verification processes and adherence to the registration requirements under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1934. Failure to comply with the provisions of this regulation could result in legal repercussions. Although the specific consequences of non-compliance are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that breaches of the regulatory requirements could lead to penalties under the National Security Act 1939-1940 or other relevant legislation. The penalties for such breaches could include fines or other sanctions deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the non-compliance and the discretion of the courts or administrative bodies responsible for enforcement.