STATUTORY RULES.
1932. No. 101.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PASSPORTS ACT 1920.
I, THE DEPUTY OF 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 as from the 1st day of October, 1932.
Dated this twenty-third day of September, 1932.
PHILIP GAME
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
ARCHDALE PARKHILL
Minister of State for the Interior.
Amendment of Passports Regulations.
(Statutory Rules, 1930, No. 155 as amended to this date.)
Definitions.
1. Regulation 2 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Home Affairs” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “the Interior.”
Officers authorized to receive applications for and to renew and visé passports.
2. Regulation 3 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Home Affairs” and inserting in their stead the words “the Interior.”
Fee for passport.
3. Regulation 6 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “One pound.”
Empire-wide passports.
4. Regulation 11 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “other than a passport issued to a naturalized British subject whose naturalization is effective only in the country in which it was granted.”
Delivery of passports.
5. Regulation 13 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Home Affairs” and inserting in their stead the words “the Interior.”
Application for renewal of passports.
6. Regulation 16 of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (c) the words “One shilling” and inserting in their stead the words “Two shillings.”
3205.—Price 3d.
Visé and indorsement of passport.
7. Regulation 22 of the Passports Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.) the word “Two” and inserting in its stead the word “Four”;
(b) by omitting paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(b) For any indorsement of a British passport made after the issue of that passport—Four shillings; and”, and
(c) by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2.) the word “Eight” and inserting in its stead the word “Sixteen.”
Permits.
8. Regulation 23a of the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “One pound.”
Schedule.
9. The Schedule to the Passports Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Home Affairs” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “the Interior.”
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1932 No. 101, titled "Regulations Under the Passports Act 1920," were enacted to amend the Passports Regulations that were originally established under the Passports Act 1920. These regulations, issued by the Deputy of the Governor-General on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, came into effect on 1 October 1932. The primary purpose of these amendments was to adjust various administrative aspects of passport issuance and fees to align with the changing needs of the time. The amendments include changes to the fees associated with passport applications, renewals, and endorsements, as well as the modification of certain definitions and authorities responsible for passport-related processes. These updates were made to streamline and modernise the passport system in line with the policy objectives of the Passports Act 1920.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Passports Act 1920, as amended, apply to the issuance, renewal, and endorsement of passports within the Commonwealth of Australia. They specifically address the fees associated with these processes, the types of passports that are recognised, and the officers authorised to handle passport applications. These regulations apply to all individuals and entities involved in the issuance and management of passports, including Australian citizens and residents seeking to travel abroad. The geographic scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, although they may also apply to Australian citizens and residents overseas. Certain exclusions and thresholds are outlined within the regulations, such as specific fee adjustments and alterations to the types of passports recognised. The application and enforcement of these regulations can be further detailed or modified through subordinate instruments issued by the relevant authorities.
Key Provisions
The principal amendments to the Passports Regulations under the Passports Act 1920 include updates to definitions, fees, and specific provisions concerning passport issuance and delivery (Regulations 1 to 9). Firstly, Regulation 2 redefines the term "Home Affairs" to "the Interior" throughout the regulations, aligning the terminology with the Department of the Interior. Regulation 3 similarly updates the reference to "the Interior" for officers authorised to handle passport applications and renewals, previously assigned to "Home Affairs." Regulation 6 increases the passport fee from ten shillings to one pound, reflecting changes in economic conditions or administrative costs. Regulation 11 removes a specific exclusion for certain British passports, broadening the scope of empire-wide passports. Regulation 13 shifts the responsibility for passport delivery from "Home Affairs" to "the Interior." Regulation 16 adjusts the fee for passport renewals, raising it from one shilling to two shillings. Regulation 22 modifies the fees for visa and endorsement services, with an increase from two to four for the initial endorsement and from eight to sixteen for subsequent endorsements. Regulation 23a updates the permit fee from ten shillings to one pound, and the Schedule similarly replaces "Home Affairs" with "the Interior" in all instances.
These amendments impose updated administrative and financial obligations on applicants and the Department of the Interior. Applicants must now submit their applications and fees to the Department of the Interior, instead of "Home Affairs," and pay increased fees for passports, renewals, and endorsements. The updated fees reflect changes in economic conditions or the cost of processing and administering passports. The Department of the Interior is now responsible for the delivery and issuance of passports, requiring updated administrative processes and resources to handle these tasks. The broader scope of empire-wide passports means that more individuals may qualify for this type of passport, necessitating additional verification processes.
Breach of these regulations may lead to administrative penalties or legal consequences. For instance, submitting an application to the wrong department could result in delays or rejection of the application. Failure to pay the correct fees could also lead to processing delays or denial of service. Issuing a passport without proper endorsement or failing to update the passport registry could result in invalid travel documents, potentially leading to legal issues when attempting to enter or exit a country. The specific penalties for such breaches are not detailed in the statutory rules but may be addressed under the Passports Act 1920 or related legislation.