National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations (No. 2)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1943. No. 278.

 

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 tenth day of November, 1943.

(SGD) GOWRIE

Governor-General.

By His Excellencys Command,

for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.

 

National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations (No. 2).

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations (No. 2).

Administration.

2. These Regulations shall be administered by the Attorney-General.

Regulations amended by schedule.

3. The Regulations specified in the first column of the Schedule to these Regulations are amended as respectively specified in the second column of that Schedule.

 

THE SCHEDULE.

Reg. 3.

Regulations.

Amendments.

National Security (Additional Pensions and Allowances to Seamen) Regulations

National Security (Civil Defence Workers Compensation) Regulations

Regulation 2—

Omit Commerce, insert Supply and Shipping

Regulation 19—

Omit his dependent female, insert a dependent female of the eligible person

Regulation 26—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “decree (wherever occurring), insert ‘‘decree or order

Regulation 42—

Omit from proviso it, insert he

*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on      , 1943.

6475.—Price 3d. 9/3.11.1943.


Regulations.

Amendments.

National Security (Coal Mining Industry Employment) Regulations

Regulation 14—

Omit from sub-regulation (4.) the last preceding sub-regulation, insert sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation

Statutory Rules 1943, No. 162—

Amendments of the National Security (Conscientious Objectors) Regulations

Regulation 8—

Omit adding at the end thereof, insert inserting after Form 1

National Security (Economic Organization) Regulations

Regulation 19—

Omit sub-regulation (2.)

National Security (Engineering Trades Dilution) Regulations

Regulation 18—

Omit from sub-regulation (5.) capable, insert available

National Security (External Territories) Regulations

Regulation 46—

Omit from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2.) these Regulations, insert this Part

National Security (General) Regulations

Regulations 48, 48a, 48b and 49—

Omit Commerce, (wherever occurring), insert Supply and Shipping

National Security (Housing of War Workers) Regulations

Regulation 5b—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “‚ after the prescribed date,

Regulation 5c

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) A (first occurring), insert The

Regulation 5d—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) a (fifth occurring), insert the

Regulation 5e—

Omit publication of a notice by the Minister in the Gazette specifying, insert date specified in a notice by the Minister in the Gazette as

Statutory Rules 1943, No. 257—

Amendments of the National Security (Land Transfer) Regulations

In paragraph (d), after was let , insert (first occurring)

National Security (Patriotic Funds) Regulations

Regulation 12—

Omit he, insert the Commission

National Security (Prices) Regulations

Regulation 11—

Omit from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (4.) and (last occurring)

Omit from that sub-regulation paragraph (aa)

Add at end of that sub-regulation:—“; and (c) the Commissioner, a Deputy Commissioner or any person thereto authorized by the Commissioner from communicating to the Commissioner of Taxation or a Deputy Commissioner of Taxation any information for the purpose of the administration of any law of the Commonwealth relating to taxation

National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations

Regulation 12—

Omit from paragraph (a) regulation 2, insert regulation 3

Regulation 17—

In paragraph (6), after Minister (first occurring), insert of State

Statutory Rules 1943, No. 54—

Amendment of the National Security (Re-instatement in Civil Employment) Regulations

After organization , insert (first occurring)


Regulations.

Amendments.

National Security (Volunteer Air Observers Corps) Regulations

Regulation 4—

After Auxiliary (second occurring), insert Australian

National Security (Wages of Seamen Detained by the Enemy) Regulations

Regulation 2—

Omit Commerce, insert Supply and Shipping

National Security (War Damage to Property) Regulations

Heading to Part IX—

Omit “Wool”, insert “Wool Awaiting Appraisement”

Statutory Rules 1943, No. 254—

Amendments of the National Security (War Damage to Property) Regulations

In paragraph (d) of regulation 8, after or’”, insert (last occurring)

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations (No. 2) 1943 were made under the National Security Act 1939-1943 to amend various existing regulations, ensuring they align with the evolving requirements of national security during wartime. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations were designed to address administrative and operational gaps identified in the existing legislative framework. The policy objective was to streamline and modernise the regulatory environment to support the efficient execution of national security measures, including the coordination of industries critical to the war effort, compensation for civil defence workers, and the administration of patriotic funds.

Scope and Application

The National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations (No. 2) amends various regulations made under the National Security Act 1939-1943 to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the context of the ongoing war effort. These amendments apply to a range of sectors, including supply and shipping, the coal mining industry, civil defence, and the housing of war workers, among others. The regulations are administered by the Attorney-General and cover numerous adjustments to terminology and specific provisions within the various regulations to better align them with current needs and to correct or clarify certain points. While the primary focus is on ensuring the smooth operation of industries critical to the war effort, the amendments also address compensation for civil defence workers and conscientious objectors, the dilution of engineering trades, and the administration of patriotic funds and prices. The amendments do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, but they do make specific changes to ensure the regulations meet their intended purposes. The application of these regulations is national in scope, as they are made under the Commonwealth authority of the National Security Act.

Key Provisions

The National Security (Regulations Revision) Regulations (No. 2) represent a series of amendments to various regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1943, aimed at adapting these regulations to the evolving needs of the time, particularly in light of the war effort. Section 3 of these regulations lists the specific regulations that are amended, and the corresponding changes are detailed in the Schedule (section 4). These amendments include updates such as replacing the term "Commerce" with "Supply and Shipping" in several regulations, modifying references to dependent family members, and making other technical adjustments to ensure the clarity and applicability of the regulations (Schedule, Regulations 2, 19, 26, 42, 48, 48a, 48b, 49, 2, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 12, 11, 12, 17, 4, 2, 9). These amendments impose obligations on various stakeholders, including government officials, employers, and employees, to comply with the updated regulations. For instance, employers in industries such as coal mining and engineering trades must adhere to the revised terms and conditions specified in the amended regulations. Additionally, the amendments require the Attorney-General to administer these regulations effectively, ensuring that all relevant parties are informed of the changes and understand their implications (section 2). The changes also impact the administration of patriotic funds and the compensation of civil defence workers, necessitating adjustments in how these areas are managed and regulated (Schedule, Regulations 12, 19). The regulations do not explicitly state new offences or penalties for breach in these amendments; however, it is implied that non-compliance with the updated provisions could lead to legal consequences under the broader framework of the National Security Act 1939-1943. Parties failing to adhere to the amended regulations may face legal action, which could include fines or other penalties as stipulated by the overarching legislation. The precise penalties would depend on the specific breaches and the relevant sections of the Act under which they are prosecuted (Schedule, Regulations 19, 26, 42, 48, 48a, 48b, 49, 2, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 12, 11, 12, 17, 4, 2, 9).

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