STATUTORY RULES.
1947. No. 33.
REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1934.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934.
Dated this fifth day of March , 1947.
(SGD.) W. DUGAN
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Navy.
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Amendment of the Naval College Regulations.†
Regulation 73 of the Naval College Regulations is amended—
Prizes.
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) the word “Eight” and inserting in its stead the word “Twelve”;
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation the words “Two pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Three pounds five shillings”;
(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “Two pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Three pounds five shillings”; and
(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the word “Twenty-four” and inserting in its stead the word “Thirty-eight”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1947.—Twelfth amendment.
† Statutory Rules 1931, No. 146, as amended by Statutory Rules 1932, No. 44; 1934, Nos. 18, 94 and 159; 1935, No. 36; 1936, Nos. 78 and 131; 1938, No. 21; 1940, No. 195; 1942, No. 25; and 1944, No. 182.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
433.—Price 3d. 10/21.1.1947.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1947, No. 33, issued under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, address the need to amend the Naval College Regulations to reflect certain changes in monetary values and prize quantities. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, W. Dugan, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, this legislative instrument was designed to update the regulations concerning prizes awarded at the naval college. The policy objective is to ensure that the monetary values and quantities of prizes align with the current economic standards, thereby maintaining the relevance and fairness of the awards system within the naval college.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1947 No. 33, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, pertain to the amendment of the Naval College Regulations. These regulations apply to the governance and administration of the Royal Australian Naval College, impacting the conduct and transactions within this institution. The regulation specifically modifies the prizes awarded to students, increasing both the quantity and monetary value of certain prizes. This amendment adjusts the number of prizes from eight to twelve, and alters the value of prizes from two pounds to three pounds five shillings, as well as the total number of prize awards from twenty-four to thirty-eight. The regulation is a Commonwealth instrument, applying across the entire nation, thereby extending its reach to all students enrolled at the Naval College within the Australian jurisdiction. The regulation does not explicitly mention any exclusions or exemptions, suggesting that the changes apply uniformly to all eligible students. Additionally, the regulation is subject to further specification or extension through subordinate instruments, which may provide more detailed guidelines or criteria for the application of these amended prizes.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this regulation, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, involve the amendment of the Naval College Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 73 is modified in several ways. Firstly, the quantity of prizes mentioned in sub-regulation (1.)(a) is changed from "Eight" to "Twelve". Secondly, the monetary value of prizes in sub-regulation (1.)(b) is updated from "Two pounds" to "Three pounds five shillings". Thirdly, the same monetary value is also altered in sub-regulation (3.) from "Two pounds" to "Three pounds five shillings". Lastly, the number of prizes in sub-regulation (4.) is updated from "Twenty-four" to "Thirty-eight".
These amendments impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties governed by the Act. The changes to Regulation 73 likely affect the distribution and allocation of prizes at the Naval College, necessitating adjustments in administrative procedures to reflect the new quantities and values. Institutions or individuals responsible for managing and awarding these prizes must ensure compliance with the updated regulation, which may involve revising internal policies, updating records, and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
The regulation does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, under the broader framework of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, failure to adhere to regulations could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or other administrative measures. While specific penalties are not stated in this particular regulation, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could result in corrective actions as deemed appropriate by the authorities overseeing the Naval College.
In summary, this regulation primarily updates the Naval College Regulations by modifying the number and value of prizes awarded. It imposes the obligation on relevant parties to adjust their practices accordingly. Although the regulation does not detail specific penalties for non-compliance, it is expected that adherence to the amended regulations is necessary to maintain the integrity and proper functioning of the Naval College's prize system.