Naval College Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 96, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966, were introduced to amend the Naval College Regulations, specifically addressing administrative and financial aspects of the Royal Australian Naval College. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, with Don Chipp as the Minister of State for the Navy, these regulations aimed to update certain provisions to better suit the operational requirements and financial considerations of the time. The changes include an increase in the age requirement for senior entry from nineteen years and six months to twenty years, and an amendment to the amount of the undertaking by a guardian from two hundred dollars to three hundred dollars. These amendments were designed to align the regulations more closely with the evolving needs of the naval college and its administration.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966, made by the Governor-General in Council, primarily focus on the amendment of the Naval College Regulations. Specifically, they alter the age requirement for senior entry into the naval college, raising it from nineteen years and six months to twenty years, and increase the amount of an undertaking by a guardian from two hundred dollars to three hundred dollars. This legislation applies to individuals aspiring to enter the naval college, their guardians, and relevant administrative entities within the Australian Defence Force. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, as they are made under federal authority. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, nor do they establish thresholds. Any further application or interpretation of these regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although this specific legislative instrument does not provide details on such instruments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument involve amendments to the Naval College Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1966. Specifically, Regulation 6b is amended to change the maximum age for senior entry from nineteen years and six months to twenty years (1(1)). Furthermore, Regulation 19 is amended to increase the financial undertaking required from a guardian from Two hundred dollars to Three hundred dollars (1(2)). These changes adjust the eligibility criteria for senior entry and the financial obligations of guardians for cadets at the Naval College. The obligations imposed by these regulations on the relevant parties, primarily the guardians of cadets, include ensuring that the financial undertaking of Three hundred dollars is provided as stipulated in the amended Regulation 19. This financial undertaking is likely intended to cover any expenses or liabilities that might arise during the cadet's time at the Naval College. Additionally, potential cadets must now meet the age requirement of twenty years to be eligible for senior entry, as per the amended Regulation 6b. Any breach of these regulations may result in civil or administrative consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the regulations. Given the context and nature of the regulations, failure to meet the financial undertaking requirement might result in the cadet being discharged from the Naval College. Similarly, not meeting the age requirement could result in disqualification from senior entry. However, as the regulations do not specify maximum penalties, it is likely that any enforcement actions would be guided by the broader provisions of the Naval Defence Act or other applicable laws.