STATUTORY RULES.
1945. No. 119.
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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 July, 1945.
HENRY
Governor-General.
By His Royal Highness’s Command,
JOHN J. DEDMAN
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.
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Amendment of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations.†
1. The Fourth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended by omitting from Table A, under the sub-heading “Superintendent”, the item—
“Western Australia............................. | 600 | 700 | 25” |
and inserting in its stead the item— | | | |
“Western Australia............................. | 700 | 800 | 25”. |
2. Regulation 1 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the eleventh day of October, 1944.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27th July, 1945.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 378, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 108 and 278; 1943, Nos. 59, 88, 189, 258 and 285; 1944, Nos. 8 and 169; and 1945, Nos. 8 and 21.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3876.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1945 No. 119, enacted under the National Security Act 1939-1943, was introduced to address the need for ongoing amendments to wartime staffing regulations as the circumstances of World War II evolved. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and were intended to streamline the administrative adjustments required to maintain national security during the war. The amendments to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations specifically altered the staffing numbers for a superintendent in Western Australia, reflecting the changing demands and priorities of the war effort. The objective of these regulations was to ensure that the staffing levels of war-time authorities were efficiently managed to support national security operations effectively.
Scope and Application
The National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1945 No. 119, apply to the personnel within the various war-time authorities under the National Security Act 1939-1943. Specifically, these regulations pertain to the salaries and positions of the Superintendent within Western Australia, as evidenced by the amendment to the Fourth Schedule in Table A. This adjustment reflects a modification in the salary range for the specified position, illustrating the ongoing administrative adjustments necessitated by wartime exigencies. The regulations hold a nationwide application, extending to all Commonwealth territories and authorities, thereby encompassing a broad scope of personnel and positions established under the Act.
These regulations do not explicitly outline exclusions or exemptions, but they are subject to the overarching provisions of the National Security Act 1939-1943, which itself defines the scope and limitations of national security measures during wartime. The application and enforcement of these regulations are further governed by subordinate instruments and amendments, ensuring that the administrative framework remains responsive to the evolving needs of the war effort. The stated amendments to the salary scale in the regulations exemplify the practical adjustments made to maintain operational efficiency within the wartime administrative structure.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1943 primarily serve to amend the Fourth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations (section 1). Specifically, they adjust the staffing levels in Western Australia for the position of Superintendent. The original entry of "60070025" is replaced with "70080025", thereby altering the number of staff authorised for this role in that state (section 1(1)). The Regulations are designed to take effect retroactively to the eleventh day of October 1944, despite being issued later on the twenty-fifth day of July 1945 (section 2).
The Act imposes a clear obligation on the relevant authorities to ensure that the staffing numbers for the Superintendent position in Western Australia adhere to the amended figures set out in the Regulations. This includes updating records and ensuring that any staffing changes align with the new limits. There are no explicit obligations placed on private individuals or other entities beyond compliance with the staffing directives as outlined in the Regulations.
In terms of potential breaches, while the Regulations themselves do not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties for non-compliance, any failure to adhere to the authorised staffing levels could potentially be construed as a breach of the broader National Security Act 1939-1943. Under that Act, penalties for breaches can include fines and imprisonment. The maximum penalties can vary based on the severity and nature of the breach but could potentially include substantial fines and imprisonment terms of several years, reflecting the seriousness of national security matters.