STATUTORY RULES.
1943. No. 284.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939–1943.*
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 1939–1943.
Dated this twenty fifth day of November, 1943.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendments of the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations.†
Definitions.
1. Regulation 6 of the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations is amended by inserting after the definition of “regional area” the following definition:—
“‘State Meat Advisory Committee’ means a State Meat Advisory Committee constituted under these Regulations”.
2. After Regulation 10 of the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—
State Meat Advisory Committees.
“10a.—(1.) The Minister may appoint in any State a State Meat Advisory Committee consisting of the Deputy Controller for the regional area constituted by or including that State and such other persons as the Minister thinks fit.
“(2.) A State Meat Advisory Committee shall advise the Deputy Controller on such matters relating to the meat industry as the Minister, the Controller or the Deputy Controller refers to the Committee.
“(3.) A Deputy Controller shall be Chairman of the State Meat Advisory Committee of which he is a member”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1943.
† Statutory Rules 1943, No. 64, as amended by Statutory Rules 1943, No. 186.
5153.—Price 3d. 27/24.8.1943.
3. Regulation 33 of the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Salaries, fees and allowances.
“33.—(1.) There shall be payable to any member of the Committee or of a State Meat Advisory Committee, and to the Controller and the Deputy Controllers, salaries, fees and allowances at such rates (if any) as the Governor-General directs.
“(2.) Where any member of the Committee or of a State Meat Advisory Committee, or the Controller or a Deputy Controller, is an officer of the Public Service of the Commonwealth, no salary, fee or allowances shall be paid to him under this regulation except under the authority of the Public Service Board.
“(3.) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, if a member of the Committee or of a State Meat Advisory Committee is also a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth, he shall not be entitled to be remunerated in respect of his service as a member of the Committee or of the State Meat Advisory Committee, but shall be entitled to be reimbursed such expenses as he has actually incurred by reason of his attendance at meetings of the Committee or of a State Meat Advisory Committee”.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1943 No. 284, made under the National Security Act 1939–1943, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council on 25 November 1943, to address issues related to the regulation and control of the meat industry during wartime. These regulations amend the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations, particularly introducing provisions for State Meat Advisory Committees and altering the remuneration structure for various roles within the meat industry control framework. The policy objective, as inferred from the legislative context, is to ensure efficient and coordinated control over the meat industry across different states, facilitating better management of resources and compliance with national security measures during the war.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the National Security Act 1939–1943, specifically the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations, apply to the meat industry across the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern the conduct and transactions within this industry, particularly through the establishment and operation of State Meat Advisory Committees. The Minister has the authority to appoint these committees in any state, comprising the Deputy Controller for the relevant regional area and other individuals deemed suitable. These committees are tasked with advising the Deputy Controller on matters referred by the Minister, the Controller, or the Deputy Controller. Additionally, the regulations address remuneration for members of these committees, stipulating that their salaries, fees, and allowances are set by the Governor-General, with specific conditions for those who are also public service officers or members of parliament. Notably, the regulations exclude members of parliament from receiving remuneration for their service on the committees but allow for reimbursement of expenses incurred.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the National Security Act 1939–1943 amend and insert provisions into the National Security (Meat Industry Control) Regulations. Regulation 6 is amended by adding a new definition for "State Meat Advisory Committee," which is defined as a committee constituted under these Regulations. Furthermore, a new regulation 10a is inserted, which allows the Minister to appoint a State Meat Advisory Committee in any State, consisting of the Deputy Controller for the relevant regional area and other persons deemed fit by the Minister. The purpose of this Committee is to advise the Deputy Controller on matters relating to the meat industry as referred by the Minister, the Controller, or the Deputy Controller. The Deputy Controller is to serve as the Chairman of the Committee of which they are a member.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Minister, Deputy Controller, and members of the State Meat Advisory Committee. The Minister has the authority to appoint members of the Committee and to refer matters to the Committee for advice. The Deputy Controller, who is a member of the Committee, is required to chair its meetings and provide leadership. Members of the Committee are expected to offer expert advice on meat industry matters as requested by relevant authorities. Additionally, the Regulations outline the remuneration of Committee members, the Controller, and Deputy Controllers, with specific conditions regarding public service officers and members of Parliament.
Breaching the provisions of these Regulations may lead to civil or criminal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is clear that the Regulations are designed to ensure proper governance and advisory processes within the meat industry during the national security context of the time. The failure to adhere to the prescribed processes or to provide the required advice could potentially result in legal repercussions, though the exact nature of these consequences would need to be further explored within the broader legal framework.