Overview

The Gazette C2016G01326, issued on 23 September 2016, notifies the public of the resignation of Mr Adrian Francis Cooper from his membership in the Order of Australia, which he held in the General Division. The Order of Australia is a prestigious honour system that recognises Australians and other persons for their service and achievement. The resignation results in Mr Cooper no longer holding the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia. This announcement was made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the formal process required to amend membership of the Order. The notification serves to inform the public of changes within the Order, ensuring transparency and maintaining the integrity of the Australian honours system.

Scope and Application

The provided legislation, Gazette C2016G01326, pertains to the formal acceptance of a resignation from the Order of Australia, a prestigious national honour system established to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for their service to Australia or humanity at large. Specifically, the Act concerns the resignation of Mr. Adrian Francis Cooper from the Order of Australia in the General Division, effective from 23 September 2016. This Act applies directly to Mr. Adrian Francis Cooper and his association with the Order of Australia, marking the cessation of his award, the Medal of the Order of Australia. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this Act is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, and it applies to the individual's status as a member of the Order of Australia, without extending to other entities, industries, or transactions. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular Act, and it does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The key provision of the notification C2016G01326 relates to the acceptance of the resignation of Mr Adrian Francis Cooper as a member of the Order of Australia in the General Division. This notification was issued on 23 September 2016, and the resignation took effect from the same date. The main operative section of this notification is the formal announcement of Mr Cooper’s resignation, which states that he is to cease having the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia (section 1). The notification clearly identifies the individual whose membership is being revoked and specifies the date from which this change takes effect. The Act imposes specific obligations and requirements on the relevant parties. For Mr Adrian Francis Cooper, the primary obligation is to comply with the terms of his resignation, which entails the formal cessation of his status as a member of the Order of Australia. The Governor-General, through the Acting Official Secretary, is required to formally accept and announce the resignation. This formal acceptance and notification are critical to ensure that the resignation is legally and procedurally valid. The Acting Secretary of the Order of Australia also plays a role in overseeing and documenting this process, ensuring that the Order’s records are updated accordingly. In terms of legal consequences, the notification does not explicitly outline any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. This is because the resignation is voluntary, and the notification serves as a formal announcement rather than an enforcement of penalties. The focus is on accurately recording and communicating the change in Mr Cooper’s status. The notification is a procedural measure, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the Order of Australia’s records. Any breach of the terms of membership would typically be addressed through separate disciplinary procedures within the Order, which are not detailed in this notification. The primary function of this document is to inform and update stakeholders about the change in Mr Cooper’s membership status.