STATUTORY RULES
1924. No. 35.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.
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 Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, to come into operation on and from 31st October, 1923.
Dated this fifth day of March, 1924.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Ll. ATKINSON,
for Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Statutory Rules 1923, No. 161.
(Amendment of Naval Financial Regulations—Statutory Rules 1920, No. 248, as amended to present date.)
The provisions of Statutory Rules 1923, No. 161, notified in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. 77, of 1st November, 1923, shall, in so far as they relate to the date of operation of amendments Nos. (i), (iii), and (iv) of regulation 109 of the Naval Financial Regulations, come into operation on and from 31st October, 1923, and not otherwise.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1924, No. 35, are Regulations made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 by the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The objective of these regulations is to amend the Naval Financial Regulations, specifically altering the operational dates of certain amendments to regulation 109. These regulations were necessitated to address discrepancies in the timing of the amendments' implementation, ensuring a uniform date of operation for these changes across the Naval Financial Regulations. The regulations were enacted to provide clarity and consistency in the financial management of naval defence activities, thereby supporting the efficient and effective operation of Australia’s naval defence operations. This legislative instrument underscores the importance of timely and precise regulatory adjustments to support national defence infrastructure.
Scope and Application
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, as amended by the Regulations under the Act made pursuant to Statutory Rules 1924, No. 35, applies to the financial regulations of the Royal Australian Navy and its personnel. These regulations govern the financial administration and management within the navy, including the amendment of existing regulations as per the statutory rules notified. The application of these regulations is limited to the members of the Royal Australian Navy and those entities directly involved in the financial operations of the naval service. The jurisdiction of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, extending to all activities and transactions within the scope of the naval defence operations as defined under the Naval Defence Act. Exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly detailed in the statutory rules; however, the scope is inherently restricted to the naval financial regulations. The application of these regulations may be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments, ensuring that they remain aligned with the operational needs of the Royal Australian Navy.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations pertain to amendments of the Naval Financial Regulations, specifically regulation 109. Regulation 109 has been amended in three respects: amendments (i), (iii), and (iv). These amendments were originally set to come into effect on a date later than 31st October, 1923, but the regulations clarify that they will in fact take effect from 31st October, 1923 (Section 1). This amendment ensures that the changes to the financial regulations governing naval operations are implemented as originally intended, despite the original notification date.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties governed by them. They require that the amendments to the Naval Financial Regulations be adhered to by all relevant entities, including the Department of Defence and any other government bodies involved in naval operations. This means that these entities must ensure that their financial practices and reporting align with the updated regulations as of 31st October, 1923. Furthermore, these regulations necessitate that any financial records or reports be adjusted to reflect the new provisions from the specified date.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in several consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the regulations themselves, breaches of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 or its subsidiary regulations can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. These may include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach and the discretion of the courts. The precise penalties would be determined in the context of any legal proceedings arising from non-compliance with these regulations.
In summary, these regulations serve to amend the effective date of certain financial regulation changes, ensuring they take effect from 31st October, 1923, as intended. They impose clear obligations on relevant parties to comply with these financial regulations from the specified date. Non-compliance can lead to legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment, although the exact penalties are not detailed in these regulations.