Statutory Rules
1976 No. 50
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1975.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1975.
Dated this fifth day of February, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. J. KILLEN
Minister of State for Defence.
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Repeal of the Naval Forces (Papua New Guinea Division) Regulations
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 9 February 1976.
Repeal of the Naval Forces (Papua New Guinea Division) Regulations.
2. The Naval Forces (Papua New Guinea Division) Regulations (comprising Statutory Rules 1966, No. 104; Statutory Rules 1966, No. 172; Statutory Rules 1967, No. 93; Statutory Rules 1967, No. 128; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 11; Statutory Rules 1970, No. 195; Statutory Rules 1971, No. 99; Statutory Rules 1972, No. 126; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 11; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 23; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 24; Statutory Rules 1973, No, 80; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 219; Statutory Rules 1973, No. 273; Statutory Rules 1974, No. 20; Statutory Rules 1974, No. 190; Statutory Rules 1974, No. 252; and Statutory Rules 1975, No. 20) are repealed.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 6 February 1976.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 50, the Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1975, were enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on advice from the Executive Council, to streamline and consolidate existing regulations related to naval forces in Papua New Guinea. The Regulations, which came into operation on 9 February 1976, repealed a series of previous regulations to provide a more cohesive and updated framework for the naval defence operations in that region. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for a consolidated and updated regulatory structure that would better serve the evolving needs of naval defence in Papua New Guinea.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1975 apply to the Commonwealth of Australia and are designed to govern naval defence matters within its jurisdiction. These regulations serve to repeal the existing Naval Forces (Papua New Guinea Division) Regulations, which had previously covered aspects of naval defence concerning Papua New Guinea. The new regulations provide a consolidated legislative framework intended to streamline and update the governance of naval defence activities and operations within Australia, ensuring that they align with contemporary defence requirements and strategies. These regulations come into effect from 9 February 1976 and supersede all previous regulations pertaining to the naval forces in Papua New Guinea, thereby ensuring a cohesive and up-to-date regulatory environment for naval defence operations.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1975, which come into operation on 9 February 1976, primarily serve to repeal the Naval Forces (Papua New Guinea Division) Regulations that were previously in place. This repeal affects multiple regulations issued between 1966 and 1975, as listed in section 2 of the document. The key operative sections of these regulations include the commencement date (section 1) and the specific regulations being repealed (section 2).
Under these regulations, the primary obligation imposed on parties or entities governed by them is the adherence to the new set of rules that come into effect from the commencement date. This would involve updating any existing policies, procedures, or documentation to align with the new regulations. Additionally, any operations previously governed by the repealed regulations must now comply with the new legal framework.
There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences detailed within these regulations themselves. However, any breaches of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1975 or any subsequent regulations would be subject to the penalties and consequences outlined in the principal Act. This could include fines, imprisonment, or other penalties as prescribed by the Act, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. It is important for legal practitioners and entities to ensure full compliance with both the repealed and new regulations to avoid any potential legal repercussions.