STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 38.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH ACT 1920-1926.
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 Science and Industry Research Act 1920-1926, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated the third day of May, 1927.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Science and Industry Research Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 125, as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 3 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (10.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulations:—
“(10.) The first Chairman of a State Committee shall be appointed for a term of one year and thereafter each appointment of Chairman shall be for a term of three years.
“(11.) Of the three members first nominated under sub-regulation (3.), (4.) and (5.) respectively of this regulation one member shall be appointed for a term of three years, one for a term of two years, and one for a term of one year, and thereafter each member shall be appointed for a term of three years.
“(12.) Members co-opted under sub-regulation (6.) of this regulation shall hold office for such terms, that exceeding three years, as are determined by the State Committee co-opting such members.”
2. Regulation 4 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1.) before the word “Officers” the words “ Subject to these Regulations”; and
(b) by inserting in sub-regulation (1.) after the word “salaries” the words “and allowance, and shall be subject to such conditions,”.
3. Regulation 6 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is repealed.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Science and Industry Research Act 1920-1926 was enacted to establish and regulate committees to oversee scientific and industrial research within Australia. The need for such legislation arose from the recognition that coordinated research efforts were essential to drive innovation and technological advancement in the nation. The Act was brought into force by the Commonwealth of Australia's Parliament, with the intent to foster scientific and industrial progress. The accompanying Statutory Rules of 1927, No. 38, made under this Act, further refine the operational framework by amending the existing regulations. These amendments include modifications to the terms of appointment for the Chairman and members of State Committees, adjustments to the remuneration and conditions for officers, and the repeal of certain existing regulations to streamline the legislative framework. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the committees established under the Act, ensuring that they can better serve their role in promoting scientific and industrial research.
Scope and Application
The Science and Industry Research Regulations, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920-1926, specify the operational framework for state committees, including the appointment terms of the committee chair and members. These regulations apply to state committees established under the Act, influencing the administrative structure and operational timelines of these committees at the state level. The regulations determine that the initial appointments of the chairman and members of the state committees have varying terms, with subsequent appointments being standardised to three years. The geographic scope of these regulations is confined to the states within the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby impacting state-level governance and administration related to science and industry research. The amendments made to the regulations provide for specific terms of office and conditions applicable to officers, thereby extending their influence over personnel management within the committees. Notably, the regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but their application is inherently restricted to the state committees formed under the Science and Industry Research Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations pertain to the amendment of the Science and Industry Research Regulations (1926). Regulation 3 is notably amended by replacing sub-regulation (10) with new sub-regulations (10, 11, and 12) that stipulate the terms of appointment for the Chairman and members of a State Committee (Reg. 3(10), (11), (12)). Regulation 4 is amended to add conditions for officers' salaries and allowances (Reg. 4(1)), and Regulation 6 is repealed (Reg. 6). These changes aim to refine the governance structure and terms of service for the committee members.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the State Committee, including the appointment of a Chairman and members with defined terms of office. The first Chairman must serve for one year, with subsequent terms extending to three years (Reg. 3(10)). For the initial three members, varying terms of one, two, and three years are set, with all future members serving for three years (Reg. 3(11)). Members co-opted by the committee serve terms determined by the committee itself, which may exceed three years (Reg. 3(12)). Additionally, the regulations now require that officers’ salaries and allowances be subject to specific conditions (Reg. 4(1)).
The regulations do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or specific consequences for breaches. However, the statutory framework under which these regulations operate, the Science and Industry Research Act 1920-1926, may provide for penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Typically, breaches of regulations made under an Act could result in civil or criminal penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach, as stipulated in the parent Act or other relevant legislation.