Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment and Repeal) Ordinance 1994 (ACT)

Overview

The Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment and Repeal) Ordinance 1994 was enacted by the Australian Capital Territory to address the need for updating and refining the administration of reserved laws within the territory. This legislative instrument was introduced to amend the Reserved Laws (Administration) Ordinance 1989 and to repeal the Evidence (Closed Circuit Television)(Amendment) Ordinance 1990. The objective of this ordinance, as indicated, is to streamline the administration of specific laws by updating the definition of reserved laws and specifying the laws to be administered by the Attorney-General. The enacting body is the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910. The ordinance's enactment aims to ensure that the administration of reserved laws is current and accurately reflects the legislative framework necessary for the proper governance of the Australian Capital Territory.

Scope and Application

The Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment and Repeal) Ordinance 1994 applies to the administration of specific reserved laws in the Australian Capital Territory. This includes amendments to the administration of reserved laws as specified in the Schedule 1 of the Ordinance, which lists certain Ordinances and Imperial Acts in force in the Territory. The Ordinance specifies the body responsible for administering these laws, which is now limited to those reserved laws enumerated in Schedule 1. The Ordinance also repeals the Evidence (Closed Circuit Television)(Amendment) Ordinance 1990. The geographic reach of this legislation is confined to the Australian Capital Territory, and it does not extend beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of the Territory. The Ordinance does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but its application is limited to the specified reserved laws as outlined in the Schedules. Subordinate instruments may further detail the administration and enforcement of these reserved laws within the Territory.

Key Provisions

The Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment and Repeal) Ordinance 1994 amends the Reserved Laws (Administration) Ordinance 1989 and repeals the Evidence (Closed Circuit Television) (Amendment) Ordinance 1990. The principal amendments pertain to the administration of reserved laws and the substitution of the schedule detailing the laws administered by the Attorney-General. Section 4 of the Principal Ordinance is amended to clarify that the Attorney-General shall administer the reserved laws specified in Schedule 1. The new Schedule lists the ordinances and imperial acts that fall under the administration of the Attorney-General. The obligations imposed by this Ordinance include ensuring that the administration of specified reserved laws is conducted in accordance with the updated list provided in the amended Schedule. This encompasses the Classification of Publication Ordinance 1983, Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board Ordinance 1982, and other listed ordinances and imperial acts. The repealed Evidence (Closed Circuit Television) (Amendment) Ordinance 1990 is no longer applicable, streamlining the legislative framework concerning the administration of reserved laws. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance could lead to legal consequences. However, the Ordinance itself does not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. The penalties for breaches would be determined by the specific reserved laws being administered, which are listed in the updated Schedule. It is important to refer to the individual laws for detailed information on penalties and consequences associated with non-compliance.