EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1985 NO. 94
ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
NAVAL FORCES (WOMEN’S SERVICES) REGULATIONS (REPEAL)
The Naval Forces (Women’s Services) Regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910, made special provision on some matters for female members of the Navy, and established the services known as the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service, the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service Reserve and the Royal Australian Naval Nursing Service.
As all female members are being absorbed into the Navy proper, there is no longer a requirement for separate women’s services and the Naval Forces (Women’s Services) Regulations are redundant.
This Statutory Rule repeals the Naval Forces (Women’s Services) Regulations.
Commencement
The Statutory Rule comes into operation on the date of gazettal.