STATUTORY RULES.
1941. No. 250.
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REGULATIONS 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 Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1940.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of October, 1941.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence Co-ordination.
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Amendments of the National Security (Internment Camps) Regulations.†
Property of internee.
1. Regulation 16 of the National Security (Internment Camps) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (3.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(3.) An internee shall, whenever required so to do by the Camp Commandant or a person thereunto authorized by the Camp Commandant, furnish to the Camp Commandant a statement in writing signed by the internee setting out complete and accurate particulars of all real and personal property in Australia of which he is the legal or beneficial owner, and of the arrangements he has made, or desires to be made, concerning the administration and control of that property, and shall supply to the Camp Commandant any further information required by the Commandant in relation to the property or any part thereof.”.
Issue of canteen orders or tokens.
2. Regulation 21 of the National Security (Internment Camps) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “One pound”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1941.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 7, as amended by Statutory Rules 1941, No. 76, 113, 172, 203, 223 and 225.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6353.—19/1.10.1941.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1941 No. 250, made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, addresses the administration of internment camps during times of national security concern. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations were designed to ensure that the property of internees is properly documented and managed while they are held in internment camps. The policy objective behind these amendments is to provide clear instructions to the Camp Commandant regarding the documentation and control of internees' property, thereby maintaining order and accountability within the internment system. These regulations are crucial for ensuring that the property rights of individuals detained under national security provisions are protected and that the administration of these properties is transparent and efficient.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1941, No. 250, are regulations made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, applying specifically to the management of internment camps established during times of national security concerns. These regulations pertain to internees, who are individuals detained within these camps, and the administration of their property and personal affairs while they are detained. The regulations cover all individuals who are legally or beneficially the owners of real or personal property in Australia and are subject to internment under the Act. The geographic scope of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the entire Commonwealth of Australia and are applicable to all internment camps established under the Act. The regulations do not explicitly outline exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but focus on the administrative and financial aspects of internment, including the requirement for internees to provide detailed property information and the adjustment of canteen order values. Furthermore, the application and scope of these regulations can be extended or modified through subordinate instruments, as indicated by the series of amendments listed in the statutory rules.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these Regulations, specifically under the National Security (Internment Camps) Regulations, mandate the requirements for internees to declare their property and amend the amount for canteen orders or tokens. Regulation 16(3) requires internees to furnish a written statement to the Camp Commandant detailing all their real and personal property in Australia, including arrangements for its administration and control. This statement must be complete and accurate, and the internee must provide any further information requested by the Commandant (National Security (Internment Camps) Regulations, Reg. 16(3)). Additionally, Regulation 21(1) modifies the amount an internee can hold in canteen orders or tokens from ten shillings to one pound (National Security (Internment Camps) Regulations, Reg. 21(1)).
The Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. Internees are required to comply with the demands for property disclosure and provide accurate information about their assets. The Camp Commandant or authorised personnel must ensure that the internees complete and submit the required written statements. The Regulations also mandate that any further information requested by the Commandant regarding the property must be supplied promptly and accurately.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the excerpt, the overarching National Security Act 1939-1940 provides a framework for enforcement. Generally, breaches of regulations under this Act can lead to criminal charges, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment. Additionally, non-compliance may result in civil consequences, such as the forfeiture of property or other administrative penalties. The exact penalties would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, in accordance with the broader legal provisions under which these Regulations operate.