STATUTORY RULES
1972 No. 2
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REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1971.*
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 Naval Defence Act 1910-1971.
Dated this thirteenth day of January, 1972.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
MALCOLM MACKAY
Minister of State for the Navy.
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Amendments of the Naval Establishments Regulations†
Powers, &c, of members of Naval Police.
Regulation 101 of the Naval Establishments Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the word “Dockyard”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the word “Dockyard”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 107, as amended by Statutory Rules 1937, Nos. 16, 52 and 63; 1938, No. 16; 1939, Nos. 3, 19 and 85; 1940, No, 196; 1941, Nos. 58 and 144; 1942, Nos. 118, 181 and 414; 1944, Nos. 97, 142 and 183; 1947, Nos. 136 and 139; 1948, No. 42; 1949, No. 64; 1951, Nos. 76, 87, 93 and 140; 1953, Nos. 14 and 95; 1954, No. 31; 1955, Nos. 12 and 46; 1956, Nos. 87 and 132; 1957, No. 31; 1958, Nos. 46 and 55, 1959, No. 79; 1961, Nos. 30, 32 and 91; 1962, Nos. 17 and 98; 1963. Nos. 32, 48, 60, 74 and 112; 1964, Nos. 2, 20, 98, 103, 115 and 156; 1965, Nos. 62, 95, 103 and 117; 1966; 1966, Nos. 32, 34, 93, 135 and 177, 1967, Nos. 18, 97, 106, 137 and 166; 1968, No. 9; and 1970, Nos. 74 and 159.
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22942/71— Price 5c 9/17.11.1971
Overview
This Statutory Rule, issued under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, constitutes a regulation made by the Governor-General in Council, dated 13 January 1972. It amends the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically Regulation 101, by removing the word “Dockyard” from sub-regulations (1) and (2). The purpose of this regulation is to update and streamline the existing regulatory framework governing the powers and responsibilities of members of the Naval Police, reflecting changes in naval operations and administrative practices. The regulation was enacted by the Commonwealth Government to address the need for a more contemporary and efficient regulatory environment within the naval defence sector.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 2, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, amends the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically altering Regulation 101 concerning the powers and functions of members of Naval Police. This legislative instrument applies to members of the Naval Police, impacting their operational scope and duties within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulation removes the reference to “Dockyard” in both sub-regulation (1) and sub-regulation (2), thereby modifying the specific contexts in which these powers can be exercised. The changes extend nationally, affecting all naval establishments across the Commonwealth. The legislation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, implying that the amendments apply broadly to all relevant members of the Naval Police without specific carve-outs. The scope of this regulation is further defined and potentially extended through subordinate instruments, which may provide additional rules and guidelines to operationalise these amendments effectively.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this statutory regulation, under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, involve amendments to the Naval Establishments Regulations, specifically Regulation 101 (1). This regulation addresses the powers and responsibilities of members of the Naval Police. The amendments consist of the removal of the term "Dockyard" from sub-regulation (1) and sub-regulation (2), which likely broadens the scope of where these powers and responsibilities apply beyond just dockyards.
These amendments impose certain obligations on the Naval Police, extending their jurisdictional reach and operational scope. They are now required to enforce regulations and maintain order in areas that were previously limited to dockyards. This could include naval bases, other maritime installations, and potentially other areas relevant to naval defence. This change may necessitate additional training, resources, and operational planning to ensure that Naval Police can effectively fulfil their duties in these expanded areas.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this regulation could result in serious consequences. While specific offences, penalties, or civil and criminal consequences are not detailed in this particular regulation, breaches of regulations governing the powers and responsibilities of Naval Police could lead to disciplinary action, legal proceedings, or other forms of accountability as outlined in the broader Naval Defence Act and associated legislation. The exact nature and severity of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and any relevant case law or precedents.