STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
REGULATION UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1971.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of 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 twenty-second day of July, 1972.
Rohan Delacombe
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
MALCOLM MACKAY
Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of the Naval Reserve Regulations†
Enlistment of men.
Regulation 29 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.).
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1931, No. 35 as amended by Statutory Rules 1931, Nos. 79 and 150; 1932, Nos. 65 and 116; 1933, Nos. 6 and 97; 1934, Nos. 19, 103, 129 and 161, 1935, Nos. 35, 55 and 67; 1936, Nos. 9 and 146; 1937, Nos. 6, 59, 89 and 106; 1935, Nos. 44 and 59; 1939, Nos. 29 and 116; 1940, Nos. 11, 81 and 255; 1941, Nos. 57, 81, 124, 217 and 238; 1942, Nos. 94, 180, 203, 250 and 509; 1943, Nos. 34, 202 and 311; 1944, No. 144; 1946, No 55; 1950, No. 3; 1953, No. 17; 1965, No. 164; 1968, No. 89; and 1969, No. 125.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1972 No. 124, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, was enacted to amend the Naval Reserve Regulations, specifically addressing the enlistment of men within the Naval Reserve. The Act was introduced to streamline and update the regulatory framework governing the Naval Reserve in response to changing military needs and administrative practices. This legislative instrument was issued by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Rohan Delacombe, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and was signed by Malcolm Mackay, the Minister of State for the Navy. The policy objective underpinning this regulation was to ensure the Naval Reserve's operational effectiveness by making necessary adjustments to its administrative procedures.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 124, made under the authority of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, amends the Naval Reserve Regulations concerning the enlistment of men within the Naval Reserve. This regulation applies to individuals seeking enlistment into the Naval Reserve, which is a component of the Australian Defence Force. The amendment specifically targets paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 29, modifying the criteria or procedures for enlistment. This legislative instrument operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting the enlistment process across Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this particular regulation, and it does not establish any specific thresholds for application. The regulation's application may be further extended or detailed through additional subordinate instruments issued under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 124, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971, amend the Naval Reserve Regulations to modify enlistment criteria for men (Regulation 29). Specifically, paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2) is omitted, which alters the conditions under which men can enlist in the Naval Reserve. This amendment presumably streamlines or expands the eligibility criteria, potentially making it easier or more restrictive for men to join, depending on the context of the omitted provisions.
Under these regulations, the Naval Reserve must adhere to the new enlistment criteria set forth by the amendment. This includes updating any relevant documentation, training materials, and administrative processes to reflect the changes. Personnel responsible for recruitment and administration are obligated to follow these updated regulations when processing applications and enrolling new recruits.
Failure to comply with the amended regulations could result in administrative penalties or legal consequences. Specifically, if the Naval Reserve does not adhere to the new enlistment criteria, it could face disciplinary action, fines, or other sanctions under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1971. The exact penalties are not detailed in the provided text, but they would typically be outlined in the Act itself or in related legislation.