Passports Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1924. No. 196.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE PASSPORTS ACT 1920.

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 1920, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this seventeenth day of December, 1924.

FORSTER,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

THOS. W. CRAWFORD,

for Minister of State for Home and Territories.

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Amendment of Passports Regulations 1922.

(Statutory Rules 1923. No. 24.)

1. Regulation 12 of the Passports Regulations is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—

“12. A passport, unless specially endorsed for a shorter period, shall be valid for a period of five years and subject to these Regulations may be renewed for further periods of from one to five years:

Provided that in no case shall the validity of a passport be extended beyond ten years from the original date of issue.”

2. Regulation 16 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (c) the words “Two shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “One shilling for each year for which renewal of the passport is applied for”.


3. Form F of the Passports Regulations is repealed and the following Form is inserted in its stead:—

Form F.

RENEWAL.

Registered No...........

Commonwealth of Australia.

Where all available space on a Passport is already occupied by visas, application must be made on the prescribed form for the issue of a new Passport, and the full fee of 10s. is chargeable.

Renewal of Passport.

(a) Christian names and surnames in full.

(b) Insert from one up to five years, according to period of renewal desired. A fee of One shilling will be payable for each year of renewal. The validity of the Passport cannot, however, be extended beyond ten years from the original date of issue.

(c) Destination and route.

(d) Insert “British - born Subject” or “Naturalized British Subject” as the case may be.

I, the undersigned (a)…………………………………………………………………………………

at present residing at………………………………………………………………………………hereby make application for the renewal of British Passport No ……………………………..issued to me at……………………………………………………..on the.....................................................................

for a further period of (b)…………………………….years for travelling to (c)……………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I expect to be absent from Australia for a period of………………………………………………….

I declare that I am a (d)………………………………………………………………………………

and I have not lost that national status, and I solemnly declare that the whole of the particulars given by me in respect of this application are true, both in substance and in fact.

I further declare that I have no other Passport in my possession.

I attach copy of my photograph (only required when Passport has been issued outside Australia).

Signature of Applicant...................

Date...........................

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(e) Name and qualification of person verifying the declaration, viz.:—Police, Stipendiary, or Special Magistrate; Justice of the Peace; legally qualified Medical Practitioner; Minister of Religion; Bank; Manager (whose recommendation should bear stamp of bank); or any other person approved by the Minister for Home and Territories.

(f) Professional or business address.

And I, the undersigned (e)........................................................

(title).......................of (f)..............................................

hereby declare that, to the best of my personal knowledge and belief, the above

Mr.

declaration of the said Mrs..........................................................

Miss

is true, and I can from my personal knowledge of him/her vouch him/her as a fit and proper person to receive a Passport.

(Note.—When the application is accompanied by a photograph, the person who signs here should also certify on the back of the photograph that it is a genuine photograph of the applicant.)

Signed.........................

Date...........................


Form Fcontinued.

Renewal.

Renewal of Passport No.......

Issued at.....................................................................

Bearer of Passport.

(a) Full names.................................................................

Permanent address............................................................

Present address..............................................................

Present age and whether married or single...........................................

Profession or occupation.......................................................

*Place and date of birth.........................................................

If bearer is a married woman or widow:—

Maiden name.............................................................

Place and date of birth of husband..............................................

 

(b) If wife or bearer is included on the Passport state:—

Full names...............................................................

Place and date of birth......................................................

Maiden surname...........................................................

 

(c) Particulars of children if included on Passport:—

.......................................................................

.......................................................................

(Note.—Children who have attained the age of sixteen years require separate Passports.)

 

(d) Name of country to which it is desired to travel

Destination, route, and purpose of journey...........................................

.........................................................................

.........................................................................

.........................................................................

Proposed date of departure......................................................

Signature.....................

* If born in a foreign country, state where father was born and date of his birth.

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

 

Overview

The Passports Regulations 1924 were enacted under the authority of the Governor-General in Council to implement the Passports Act 1920. The 1920 Act was introduced to regulate the issuance and use of passports for Australian citizens, addressing the need for a formal mechanism to control and verify the identity of travellers leaving and entering Australia. The 1924 Regulations amended earlier provisions to refine the process of passport issuance and renewal, ensuring that passports were valid for a specified period and could be renewed under certain conditions. This was aimed at maintaining the security and integrity of travel documentation, aligning with the policy objective of protecting the interests of Australian citizens abroad. The new Regulations introduced a standardised five-year validity period for passports, renewable for further periods of up to five years, with a maximum total validity of ten years. The fee structure was also updated to reflect this change, with a charge of one shilling per year for renewals. Additionally, the form for passport renewals was revised to include specific details such as the applicant’s personal information, the desired period of renewal, and the declaration of nationality and travel plans. The Regulations were designed to streamline the process and ensure consistency in the handling of passport applications and renewals.

Scope and Application

The Passports Regulations 1924, made under the authority of the Passports Act 1920, govern the issuance, renewal, and validity of passports within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to all persons who are British subjects or have been naturalised as British subjects, who are seeking to obtain, renew, or extend the validity of their passports. The regulations dictate that a passport, unless specially endorsed, shall be valid for five years and may be renewed for periods ranging from one to five years, with the total validity not exceeding ten years from the original date of issue. The regulations also specify the fees for passport renewals and outline the process for applying for a new passport when the current one has no available space for additional visas. The regulations extend across the Commonwealth of Australia, enforcing a uniform standard for passport management. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations, which are applicable to all eligible individuals within the jurisdiction. The regulations also allow for the use of subordinate instruments to further detail the application process and enforcement mechanisms.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of the Passports Regulations 1924 revolve around the validity and renewal of passports, as well as the fees associated with these processes. Regulation 12 states that a passport is valid for five years and may be renewed for a period ranging from one to five years, with the total validity not exceeding ten years from the original date of issue (Regulation 12). Regulation 16 revises the fee structure, specifying that a renewal fee of one shilling per year is payable, replacing the previous fixed fee of two shillings (Regulation 16). Form F outlines the procedure for passport renewal, including the requirement to submit a new application if all space in the passport is used, along with the full fee of ten shillings (Form F). These regulations impose obligations on applicants for passport renewal, such as providing full personal details, a declaration of nationality and non-possession of other passports, and a statement attesting to the truthfulness of the information provided (Form F). Additionally, applicants must attach a recent photograph if the passport was issued outside Australia. The regulations also necessitate that the application be verified by a designated individual, such as a police officer, magistrate, or other approved person, who must attest to the applicant’s identity and suitability for a passport (Form F(e)-(f)). Breaches of these regulations may result in various penalties. While the specific penalties are not explicitly stated in the provided text, under the general authority of the Passports Act 1920, penalties for non-compliance could include fines or other administrative sanctions. Additionally, submitting false information could lead to criminal charges under related legislation, potentially resulting in more severe penalties such as imprisonment. The exact nature and severity of penalties would depend on the specific provisions of the Passports Act 1920 and any other relevant legislation.

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