STATUTORY RULES.
1948. No. .
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947.
Dated this 12th day of January, 1948.
W.J. McKELL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd) WP Ashley
For and on behalf of the Minister
of State for Post War Reconstruction
AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY (MARITIME INDUSTRY)
REGULATIONS. †
Maritime Industry Commission.
Regulation 6 of the National Security (Maritime Industry) Regulations is amended -
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the word “eight” and inserting in its stead “ten” ;
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the word “four” and inserting the word “five” ; and
(c) by omitting from that sub-regulation the word ‘”six” and inserting in its stead the word “seven”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1948.
† Being the Statutory Rules having the title as in force under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947. Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1946 having the corresponding title comprise Statutory Rules 1942, No. 2, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 12, 68, 82, 300 and 452; and 1945, No. 1 The Regulations were also amended by the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1948, No. 1, made under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947, address the need to transition defence-related provisions following the conclusion of hostilities. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislative instrument aims to amend the National Security (Maritime Industry) Regulations, reflecting changes necessitated by the end of wartime measures. The Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947, which authorised these regulations, was intended to facilitate the transition from wartime to peacetime governance and regulatory frameworks. The specific amendments to the maritime industry regulations, such as increasing the numbers referenced in certain sub-regulations, illustrate the ongoing adjustments required to maintain national security in a post-conflict environment while easing the burdens imposed by wartime regulations.
Scope and Application
The Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947, as evidenced by the Statutory Rules of 1948, pertains to transitional provisions that affect defence and national security regulations, specifically targeting the maritime industry. The Act applies to entities within the maritime industry, imposing certain obligations and standards to ensure national security. The geographic scope of the Act is national, impacting maritime entities operating within Australian waters and potentially those that influence maritime security from abroad. The Regulation under this Act amends the National Security (Maritime Industry) Regulations, adjusting specific numerical thresholds in the regulations, thus altering compliance requirements for maritime industry participants. These amendments are designed to address transitional needs post-war, ensuring that maritime industry operations align with updated national security standards. Exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly stated in the provided text, and the application of the Act is further extended through subordinate instruments, which provide detailed regulatory requirements and adjustments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation involve amendments to the National Security (Maritime Industry) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 6 is altered to modify certain numerical values. Sub-regulation (1) changes the number from eight to ten, sub-regulation (6) changes the number from four to five, and the same sub-regulation further modifies the number from six to seven (Regulation 6(a), (b), and (c)). These changes are intended to update and refine the regulatory framework governing the maritime industry under national security provisions.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these amendments are primarily administrative and compliance-based. Entities within the maritime industry must now adhere to the updated numerical thresholds set out in Regulation 6. This likely involves adjustments in reporting, documentation, or operational standards to reflect the new values. Ensuring compliance with these updated regulations is crucial for maintaining the security and operational efficiency of maritime activities.
The legislation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within the text provided. However, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with these updated regulations could result in legal repercussions under the broader framework of the National Security Act 1939-1946 and the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1947. Potential penalties could include fines, enforcement actions, or other measures deemed necessary to ensure adherence to national security standards. The exact penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and the applicable legal provisions at the time.