STATUTORY RULES
1966 No. 168
REGULATIONS UNDER THE REPATRIATION ACT 1920-1966.*
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 Repatriation Act 1920-1966.
Dated this twenty-fifth day of November, 1966.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Repatriation.
Amendment of the Repatriation Regulations†
Decoration allowances.
1. Regulation 180 of the Repatriation Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “at such rate and”;
(b) by omitting from that sub-regulation the words “from time to time “and inserting in their stead the words “ at the date of commencement of sub-regulation (3a.) of this regulation”;
(c) by omitting sub-regulation (2.); and
(d) by inserting after sub-regulation (3.) the following sub-regulation:—
“(3a.) Payment under sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be at the rate of One dollar per week or, if the rate of payment under this regulation as in force immediately before the commencement of this sub-regulation by reason of the award of a decoration exceeded the rate of One dollar per week, at that higher rate.”.
Commencement.
2. The amendment made by these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the sixth day of October, 1966.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1 December, 1966.
† Statutory Rules 1943, No. 233, as amended by Statutory Rules 1945, No. 48; 1946, No. 182; 1947, Nos. 72, 106, 149 and 169; 1948, Nos. 38, 43, 80, 135 and 137; 1950, No. 96; 1951, Nos. 7 and 58; 1952, Nos. 7, 88 and 101; 1953, No. 6; 1956, Nos. 32, 73 and 101; 1958, No. 22; 1960, Nos. 56 and 60; 1961, Nos. 74 and 139; 1962, No. 93; 1963, Nos. 57 and 104; 1965, No. 124; and 1966, No. 65.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
12971/66.—Price 5c (6d.) 9/8.10.1966
Overview
The Repatriation Act 1920-1966, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, addresses the comprehensive needs of war veterans, their families, and dependants by providing various benefits and services. The Repatriation Regulations 1966 were introduced to amend existing regulations to better align with the needs and entitlements of beneficiaries under the Act. These Regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, and the policy objective is to ensure that the payments, particularly those related to decoration allowances, are updated and fair. The specific amendments in these Regulations adjust the rates and conditions of certain payments to reflect contemporary standards and maintain the value of these benefits for recipients.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Repatriation Act 1920-1966 apply to the payment of decoration allowances to eligible individuals, specifically those who have received a decoration for service, as outlined in the Repatriation Act. These regulations govern the rate and conditions of payment for such allowances, ensuring that the financial support provided to decorated service personnel is both consistent and fair. The scope of these regulations is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia. They are designed to support and compensate individuals who have been recognised for their service through the award of a decoration, ensuring that such recognition is accompanied by appropriate financial support. The regulations also stipulate that the amendments made by this legislative instrument shall be deemed to have come into operation on the sixth day of October, 1966. Subordinate instruments may extend or restrict the application of these regulations, providing further detail or clarification as necessary to implement the provisions of the Repatriation Act effectively.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Repatriation Act 1920-1966, made by the Governor-General in 1966, primarily concern the amendment of the Repatriation Regulations, specifically regarding decoration allowances (Regulation 1). The amendment removes certain wording from sub-regulation (1.) and replaces it with new provisions, including the insertion of a new sub-regulation (3a.). This new sub-regulation sets the payment rate at One dollar per week, or at the higher rate if the previous rate exceeded One dollar per week (Regulation 1(3a.)). The amendment is deemed to have come into operation on the sixth day of October, 1966 (Regulation 2).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the entities they govern. Most notably, they require that decoration allowances be paid at the newly specified rates. This includes a fixed rate of One dollar per week or, if applicable, the higher rate as determined by previous payments (Regulation 1(3a.)). These obligations are intended to ensure that recipients of decoration allowances receive payments in accordance with the updated provisions.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach mentioned in these Regulations. However, the statutory context implies that non-compliance with these amendments could lead to legal consequences under the overarching Repatriation Act 1920-1966. Given the nature of the Repatriation Act and its focus on benefits for veterans and their families, any failure to adhere to these regulations could result in the denial of rightful benefits, administrative sanctions, or other legal repercussions as stipulated by the broader legislative framework.