STATUTORY RULES.
1952. No. 37.
REGULATION UNDER THE DEFENCE (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS) ACT 1946-1951.*
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 1946-1951.
Dated this first
day of May , 1952.
W.J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
Amendment of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations.†
The Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended by omitting the words and figures—
“ Secretary to State Committee—
New South Wales............................. | 680 | 808 | 24 |
Victoria.................................... | 680 | 808 | 24 |
South Australia............................... | 680 | 808 | 24 |
Western Australia............................. | 680 | 860 | 24 |
Tasmania................................... | 680 | 808 | 24 ” |
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ Secretary to State Committee—
New South Wales........................... | 608 | 742 | 4 of 25 1 of 38 |
Victoria.................................. | 608 | 742 | 4 of 24 1 of 38 |
South Australia............................. | 608 | 742 | 4 of 24 1 of 38 |
Western Australia........................... | 608 | 776 | 24 |
Tasmania................................. | 608 | 742 | 4 of 24 1 of 38 ” |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1952.
† Being the Regulations having that title as in force under the Defence (Transitional) Provisions Act 1946-1951. The Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1946 having the corresponding title comprise Statutory Rules 1941, No. 273, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 108 and 179 ; 1943, Nos. 59, 88, 105, 189, 253 and 285 ; 1944, Nos. 8 and 169 ; 1945, Nos. 8, 21, 119 and 166; and 1946, Nos. 102 and 143. Those Regulations were also amended by Statutory Rules 1947, Nos. 6 and 128 ; 1948, Nos. 21, 98 and 127 : 1949, Nos. 35, 101 and 102; 1950, No. 75 ; and 1951, No. 96.
By Authority : L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
948—Price 3d. 9/19.3.1952.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1952, No. 37, made under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1951, were enacted to amend the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for transitional measures in defence arrangements as the country moved from wartime to peacetime. The regulations were crafted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to ensure a smooth transition in the staffing and operations of wartime authorities. The objective was to align the staffing levels and roles with the new peacetime requirements, reflecting a policy shift towards stability and reorganisation of defence structures post-war.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1952 No. 37, made under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1951, provide for the amendment of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. This regulation adjusts the staffing numbers for the Secretary to State Committee in various states, reflecting a reduction in personnel required post-war. The amendment applies to the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania, and pertains to the staffing allocations under the National Security Act 1939-1946, as previously amended through various statutory rules up until 1951. The regulation is part of the Commonwealth's effort to transition from wartime staffing levels to peacetime requirements, ensuring that the staffing figures are updated to reflect the current needs of the state committees. This amendment does not extend to any other authorities or regulations outside the specified states or the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1952 No. 37, made under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1951, amend the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. Specifically, the Regulations revise the staffing figures for the Secretary to State Committee in various states: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. The changes are reflected in the new figures inserted in place of the previous ones (section 1).
The amended Regulations impose obligations on relevant authorities to ensure the updated staffing figures are adhered to. This includes maintaining accurate records and reporting any changes in staffing levels to the appropriate government bodies. These obligations are crucial to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the war-time authority structures as they transition into peacetime operations.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in legal consequences. While the exact nature of the penalties is not specified in the Statutory Rules, it can be inferred that non-compliance with statutory regulations can lead to administrative penalties, fines, or other legal actions as prescribed by the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1951. The severity of these penalties can vary, but they are intended to ensure strict adherence to the mandated staffing levels.
The amendment also serves as a transitional measure, ensuring that the staffing of war-time authorities is appropriately adjusted as the nation moves from wartime to peacetime conditions. This reflects a broader effort to streamline and rationalise the staffing of governmental bodies during this period of transition. The precise consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the Statutory Rules but can be expected to include both civil and criminal repercussions depending on the context and severity of the breach.