Orders Declaring that the Conditions as to the Remuneration of Labour are Fair and Reasonable Regulations (Cancellation)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1908, No. 48, titled "Cancellation of Provisional Regulations Relating to Orders Under the Excise Tariff 1906 (No. 16 of 1906)" was enacted on 1 April 1908 by the Governor-General in Council, with the aim of addressing issues surrounding the provisional regulations established under the Excise Act 1901 and the Excise Tariff 1906. This legislative instrument was introduced to repeal the Provisional Regulations (Statutory Rules 1907, No. 27) made on 27 March 1907, specifically those regulations that pertained to orders declaring fair and reasonable conditions for labour remuneration. The decision to cancel these regulations was made to streamline and refine the administrative processes under the Excise Act 1901, ensuring that the laws governing excise tariffs were up-to-date and aligned with contemporary requirements.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1908, No. 48 pertains to the cancellation and repeal of Provisional Regulations (Statutory Rules 1907, No. 27) established under the Excise Act 1901 and the Excise Tariff 1906. These regulations were concerned with orders that declared the conditions regarding the remuneration of labour as fair and reasonable. The scope of the Act applies to orders made under the Excise Tariff 1906, which in turn is governed by the Excise Act 1901. The Act is applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting its national jurisdictional reach. The cancellation of these regulations likely signifies an amendment or a shift in policy concerning labour remuneration conditions within the excise framework, but the specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are not detailed in this particular statutory rule. Any further application or restrictions are potentially outlined in subordinate instruments or other related legislation.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument, C1908L00048, involve the cancellation and repeal of Provisional Regulations (Statutory Rules 1907, No. 27) which were enacted on 27th March 1907 under the Excise Act 1901 and the Excise Tariff 1906. The cancellation, as stated in section 1 of the legislative instrument, is executed by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, effective from 1st April 1908. These regulations pertain specifically to orders declaring that the conditions regarding the remuneration of labour are fair and reasonable. The Act imposes certain obligations on the parties and entities it governs by effectively nullifying the previously mentioned provisional regulations. These regulations had presumably provided a temporary framework for assessing and determining fair and reasonable labour remuneration conditions under the Excise Tariff 1906. With the cancellation of these regulations, the previous standards and criteria they provided are no longer applicable or in force. This legislative action means that any orders previously issued under these regulations are now void, and any processes or determinations made under them are nullified. Regarding offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, the legislative instrument itself does not explicitly outline any such provisions. The act of cancelling the provisional regulations does not inherently create new offences or impose penalties for non-compliance with the repealed regulations. However, any actions or decisions made prior to the cancellation that were in accordance with the now-repealed regulations may need to be reviewed or reconsidered in light of the new legislative stance. Any reliance on the now-void regulations could potentially lead to legal complications or disputes if such actions or decisions are challenged post-cancellation. The focus of this instrument is primarily on the administrative and regulatory aspect of updating the framework concerning fair and reasonable labour remuneration, rather than penalising specific breaches.