Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment) Ordinance 1989 (ACT)

Overview

The Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment) Ordinance 1989 was enacted to amend the Reserved Laws (Administration) Ordinance 1989 and addresses the need to clarify and update the administrative responsibilities related to certain reserved laws within the Australian Capital Territory. The enacting body responsible for this ordinance is the Parliament of the Australian Capital Territory, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective of this amendment is to ensure that the administration of specific laws, in this case the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988, is assigned to the appropriate Commonwealth Minister, thereby providing clarity and ensuring effective governance. This legislative amendment streamlines the administration of reserved laws, reflecting the evolving needs and governance structures within the territory.

Scope and Application

The Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment) Ordinance 1989 applies to the administration of reserved laws within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), specifically amending the Reserved Laws (Administration) Ordinance 1989. The amendment designates the Commonwealth Minister of State for Employment, Education and Training as the administrator of the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988, thereby altering the governance and oversight of this particular institution. This Ordinance operates within the jurisdictional scope of the ACT, aligning with the legislative framework established by the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910. It specifically targets the administration of the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988 and does not extend to other entities or industries unless otherwise specified by additional legislation. The amendment involves the removal of the previous administration details pertaining to the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988 from Schedule 1 of the Principal Ordinance.

Key Provisions

The main sections of the Reserved Laws (Administration) (Amendment) Ordinance 1989 (the 'Ordinance') include the citation of the Ordinance (section 1), the definition of 'Principal Ordinance' (section 2), and the amendment of section 4 of the Principal Ordinance (section 3). The principal change introduced by the Ordinance is the addition of a new subsection (4) to section 4 of the Reserved Laws (Administration) Ordinance 1989, which specifies that the Commonwealth Minister of State for Employment, Education and Training shall now administer the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988. Furthermore, Schedule 1 of the Principal Ordinance is amended by omitting the reference to the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988 (section 4). The Ordinance imposes obligations and requirements on the Commonwealth Minister of State for Employment, Education and Training, who is now responsible for administering the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988. This change in responsibility may entail the Minister to ensure that the administration of the Institute adheres to the requirements and provisions of the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988, and that the Institute operates in accordance with the law. The Minister may also be required to monitor and review the Institute's activities, as well as to ensure that it remains compliant with relevant legislation and regulations. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in the text of the Ordinance itself. However, it is possible that breaches of the Canberra Institute of the Arts Ordinance 1988 or other related legislation could result in penalties or consequences under the relevant laws. The maximum penalties for such offences would depend on the specific provisions of the laws in question and would need to be determined by referring to the relevant legislation. It is important for the Commonwealth Minister of State for Employment, Education and Training to ensure that the Institute remains compliant with the law to avoid any potential legal or financial repercussions.