STATUTORY RULES.
1956. No. 45
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PASSPORTS ACT 1938-1948.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Passports Act 1938-1948.
Dated this
day of , 1956.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Immigration.
Amendments of the Passport Regulations.†
Certificates of identity.
1. Regulation 9 of the Passport Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation :—
“ (2.) Where a certificate of identity is issued under the last preceding sub-regulation in respect of a period, an authorized officer may renew that certificate for such further consecutive period as the authorized officer thinks fit.”.
Documents of identity.
2. Regulation 10 of the Passport Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation :—
“ (2.) Where a document of identity is issued under the last preceding sub-regulation in respect of a period, an authorized officer may renew that document for such further consecutive period as the authorized officer thinks fit.”.
The Schedule.
3. The Schedule to the Passport Regulations is amended by adding at the end of Part I. the following words :—
“ For the renewal of a certificate of identity | Two shillings for each year or part of a year of renewal |
For the renewal of a document of identity | Two shillings for each year or part of a year of renewal ”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1956.
† Statutory Rules 1939, No. 47, as amended by Statutory Rules 1945, No. 183 ; 1948, No. 52 ; 1949, Nos. 7 and 41 ; and 1952, No. 67.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
1100/56.—Price 3d. 9/20.2.1956.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1956 No. 45, titled "Regulations under the Passports Act 1938-1948," were enacted to provide for the amendment of existing regulations concerning the issuance and renewal of passports, certificates of identity, and documents of identity. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to address gaps in the existing regulatory framework. The policy objective of these amendments was to provide authorized officers with greater flexibility in managing the issuance and renewal of identity documents, thereby enhancing the efficiency and administration of the Passports Act 1938-1948.
Scope and Application
The Passports Regulations 1956, under the Passports Act 1938-1948, pertain to the issuance, renewal, and fees associated with certificates of identity and documents of identity within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to individuals who require a certificate of identity or a document of identity and the authorised officers who are empowered to issue or renew such documents. The regulations are specifically concerned with the administrative processes and financial aspects of handling these identity documents. The geographic reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting all persons within its jurisdiction who need to obtain or renew such documents. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the regulations themselves, but they do outline specific fees for the renewal of identity documents, thereby establishing a financial threshold that applicants must meet. The application and interpretation of these regulations can be further refined through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments in the administrative process or fee structures as required.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these regulations concern the amendment of existing regulations under the Passports Act 1938-1948. Specifically, Regulation 9 (2) and Regulation 10 (2) are amended to allow for the renewal of certificates of identity and documents of identity, respectively, for further consecutive periods as deemed fit by an authorized officer. These amendments provide flexibility in managing the duration of these identity documents, extending their validity as needed.
These amendments impose obligations on authorized officers to renew certificates of identity and documents of identity as appropriate. The regulations specify that an authorized officer may extend the validity of these documents for any consecutive period they consider necessary. This flexibility ensures that individuals can maintain valid identity documents without the need for frequent reapplication.
In terms of consequences, the regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance. However, failure to adhere to these provisions could lead to legal complications for individuals, such as difficulties in international travel or other official matters requiring valid identification. The financial implications for non-compliance are also outlined in the Schedule, where fees of two shillings per year or part of a year are specified for the renewal of these identity documents.
The regulations also include a financial schedule that stipulates the fees for renewing certificates of identity and documents of identity. These fees are set at two shillings per year or part of a year for each renewal. This monetary provision ensures that there is a clear and consistent cost associated with extending the validity of these documents, maintaining administrative efficiency.
Overall, these regulations provide a framework for the renewal of certificates of identity and documents of identity, placing the responsibility on authorized officers to manage the process. The financial schedule ensures that there is a structured approach to the costs involved in extending the validity of these important documents.