Territory of COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS
Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002
No. 1 of 20021
I, PETER JOHN HOLLINGWORTH, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Ordinance under the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955.
Dated 2 May 2002
PETER HOLLINGWORTH
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command
WILSON TUCKEY
Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local
Government
An Ordinance to repeal certain redundant Ordinances
1 Name of Ordinance
This Ordinance is the Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002.
2 Commencement
This Ordinance commences on gazettal.
3 Migratory Birds Ordinance 1980 — repeal
The following Ordinances are repealed:
No. 1 of 1980
No. 4 of 1985
No. 1 of 1988.
4 Postal Services Ordinance 1979 — repeal
The following Ordinances are repealed:
No. 3 of 1979
No. 1 of 1981
No. 3 of 1984
No. 2 of 1991.
5 Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance of Singapore — repeal
The Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance of the Colony of Singapore, in its application to the Territory, is repealed.
Note
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 May 2002.
Overview
The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002 was enacted in 2002 to address the issue of outdated and redundant legislation within the territory. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Peter John Hollingworth, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the authority of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955. The primary objective of the Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002 was to streamline the legal framework of the territory by repealing obsolete Ordinances, thereby ensuring that only relevant and current legislation remains in force. The enactment of this ordinance was a step towards maintaining efficient governance and legal clarity in the administration of the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Scope and Application
The Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002 applies to the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, specifically to legal matters and administrative functions within the territory. It concerns the repeal of certain outdated Ordinances, including the Migratory Birds Ordinance 1980, Postal Services Ordinance 1979, and the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance of Singapore as it applies to the Territory. This Ordinance streamlines the legal framework by removing obsolete legislation, ensuring that current laws are more aligned with contemporary needs and standards. The repeal of these Ordinances aims to tidy up the legislative environment, making it easier for authorities and residents to navigate and comply with the law. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the Ordinance, as it pertains directly to the specified repealed laws. The jurisdictional reach of this Ordinance is limited to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, making it a territorial matter rather than a national or state-based legislative concern.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002 (section 3) involve the repeal of several previous Ordinances, including the Migratory Birds Ordinance 1980 (section 4), the Postal Services Ordinance 1979 (section 5), and the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance of Singapore (section 5). This means that the laws previously established by these Ordinances are no longer in effect in the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The repeal of these Ordinances aims to streamline and update the legislative framework governing the Territory.
The Ordinance imposes obligations on the parties or entities it governs by removing outdated and redundant laws, thus ensuring that the legal system is up-to-date and efficient. The repeal of these Ordinances means that any regulations or requirements previously established by these laws are no longer applicable. This is intended to simplify the legal landscape and make it easier for individuals and organisations operating in the Territory to understand and comply with the relevant laws.
In terms of offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, the Ordinance itself does not explicitly outline any specific penalties for non-compliance with the repealed Ordinances. However, it is important to note that the repeal of these Ordinances may have implications for ongoing activities or obligations that were previously governed by these laws. Individuals and entities that were subject to these repealed Ordinances should ensure that they are aware of and comply with any new or amended laws that may apply to their activities in the Territory.
In summary, the Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002 repeals several previous Ordinances, including the Migratory Birds Ordinance 1980, the Postal Services Ordinance 1979, and the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance of Singapore. The repeal of these Ordinances removes outdated and redundant laws, streamlining the legal framework governing the Territory. While the Ordinance itself does not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, it is important for individuals and entities to ensure that they are aware of and comply with any new or amended laws that may apply to their activities in the Territory.