Statutory Rules 1981 No. 531
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Naval Forces Regulations2 (Amendment)
I, THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES acting for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence, hereby make the following Interim Determination under section 12 of the Defence Amendment Act 1979.
Dated 15 March 1981.
KEVIN NEWMAN
Minister of State for Administrative Services
for and on behalf of the
Minister of State for Defence
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Repeal
Regulations 138, 138A, 139, 140, 144 and 148 of the Naval Forces Regulations are repealed.
NOTES
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 2 April 1981.
2. Statutory Rules 1935 No. 133 as amended by 1936 Nos. 63 and 119; 1938 Nos. 20, 46, 70 and 91; 1939 Nos. 26, 27, 72 and 143; 1940 Nos. 123, 135, 147, 197, 217 and 240; 1941 Nos. 21, 187, 215 and 242; 1942 Nos. 48 and 202; 1943 No. 42; 1944 No. 63; 1946 Nos. 26 and 32; 1947 Nos. 34 and 130; 1948 Nos. 37, 87 and 88; 1950 Nos. 4 and 26; 1951 Nos. 53, 66 and 165; 1953 No. 19; 1954 Nos. 28, 115 and 123; 1955 Nos. 5 and 16; 1956 No. 78; 1958 No. 88; 1959 No. 38; 1961 Nos. 51 and 67; 1963 Nos. 113 and 145; 1964 Nos. 143 and 157; 1965 Nos. 56 and 67; 1967 No. 20; 1968 Nos. 15 and 79; 1969 No. 128; 1970 Nos. 35, 71 and 179; 1971 No. 16; 1972 Nos. 1, 44, 75, 125 and 158; 1973 Nos. 58, 105 and 274; 1974 No. 78; 1975 No. 1; 1976 Nos. 15 and 56; 1978 Nos. 54 and 75; 1979 No. 251; 1980 Nos. 7, 100, 104, 178, 225, 285 and 359.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1981 No. 531, titled Naval Forces Regulations 2 (Amendment), was enacted to update and modernise the existing framework governing the administration and operation of naval forces in Australia. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for revised regulations to align with the evolving operational requirements and administrative practices of the Australian Defence Force. The Interim Determination was made by the Minister of State for Administrative Services on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence, under the authority granted by section 12 of the Defence Amendment Act 1979. The policy objective behind this amendment was to streamline and improve the efficiency of naval force operations by repealing outdated regulations and introducing more contemporary practices.
Scope and Application
The Interim Determination made under section 12 of the Defence Amendment Act 1979 by the Minister of State for Administrative Services, acting for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence, pertains to the repeal of certain regulations within the Naval Forces Regulations. This determination, dated 15 March 1981, specifically revokes Regulations 138, 138A, 139, 140, 144, and 148. The regulations that are repealed concern the conduct and operations of naval forces within Australia, and the application of this interim determination is thus confined to entities and personnel under the purview of the naval forces. The repeal is effective across the Commonwealth, aligning with the jurisdiction of the Australian federal government. It is important to note that this interim determination does not exclude any specific groups or transactions, but rather broadly applies to all matters governed by the repealed regulations. The scope of the application is limited to the specific regulations mentioned, without indicating any broader extension or restriction through subordinate instruments at this stage.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Naval Forces Regulations 2 (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1981 No. 531 focus on the repeal of specific regulations related to naval forces. Specifically, regulations 138, 138A, 139, 140, 144, and 148 of the Naval Forces Regulations are repealed under this determination (section 1). This amendment aims to streamline and update the regulatory framework governing naval forces in Australia.
The Act imposes clear obligations on the parties or entities it governs by repealing outdated regulations. This repeal signifies an administrative update to ensure that the regulatory framework remains current and efficient. The changes require compliance with the new, streamlined regulations, thereby ensuring that the naval forces operate under a more contemporary and effective governance structure.
Breach of the regulations, whether through non-compliance with the updated framework or failure to adhere to the repealed regulations, could have significant consequences. While specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not outlined in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the regulations could result in administrative or legal repercussions. Such breaches could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or other penalties as determined by the applicable laws and regulations governing naval forces in Australia. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would be determined by the broader legal framework within which these regulations operate.