STATUTORY RULES.
1941. No. 7.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH ACT 1920–1939.*
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 1920–1939.
Dated this seventh day of January, 1941.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Science and Industry Research Regulations.†
Constitution of State Committees and terms of appointment.
1. Regulation 3 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “not more than fifteen members, exclusive of ex officio members” and inserting in their stead the words “such other members, not exceeding the number of each class of member specified in this regulation to be eligible for appointment, as are appointed in pursuance of section 12a of the Act and this regulation”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the word “ten” and inserting in its stead the word “twenty”.
Salaries of certain officers.
2. Regulation 3b. of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (1.) each of the amounts of salary specified therein and respectively inserting in their stead an amount ascertained by adding £12 to each of the amounts so omitted.
*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1941.
†Statutory Rules 1926, No. 125, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 38 and 57; 1934, No. 41; 1936, No. 13; 1937, No. 3; 1938, No. 14; 1939, Nos. 15, 45 and 83; and 1940, No. 224.
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Salaries of technical officers.
3. Regulation 3c. of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting from the columns headed “Males” of the table in sub-regulation (2.) each of the amounts of salary specified therein and respectively inserting in their stead an amount ascertained by adding £12 to each of the amounts so omitted.
Meaning of “officer” and “salary” in regulations 8-12.
4. Regulation 13 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (a) from the definition of “salary”.
Commencement.
5. Regulations 2, 3 and 4 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the tenth day of July, 1941.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1941 were enacted to amend the existing Science and Industry Research Regulations, addressing the need to adjust the composition of State Committees and the salaries of certain officers. These regulations were made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920–1939, reflecting the Commonwealth Government's intent to facilitate and support scientific and industrial research in Australia. The regulations were introduced by the Governor-General in Council and came into operation on 10 July 1941. The specific amendments include changes to the constitution of State Committees to allow for a larger number of members, and adjustments to the salaries of certain officers and technical officers to reflect an increase of £12. These changes aim to better align the regulatory framework with the evolving needs of scientific research during that period.
Scope and Application
The Science and Industry Research Regulations, 1941, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920–1939, apply to the governance and operational aspects of the Science and Industry Research Institute. These regulations pertain to the constitution of State Committees, including the terms of appointment, salary adjustments for certain officers, and the meaning of "officer" and "salary" within the specified regulations. The amendments primarily affect the composition of the State Committees by altering the permissible number of members, updating salary scales for various officers, and modifying definitions to ensure clarity and consistency in application. These regulations are applicable nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia and provide specific adjustments and clarifications to existing provisions, reflecting changes in the operational needs and administrative structure of the Institute. The regulations came into effect on the tenth day of July, 1941, as stipulated in the commencement clause, ensuring that the modifications are implemented promptly and effectively across the relevant jurisdictions.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations (sections 2, 3 and 4) amend the existing Science and Industry Research Regulations by altering the composition of State Committees, adjusting the salaries of certain officers and technical officers, and modifying the definition of "salary" within the regulations. Specifically, Section 2 removes the previous limit on the number of members on State Committees, replacing it with an open-ended limit based on eligibility and appointments under section 12a of the Act. Section 3 increases the salary of certain officers by £12, while Section 4 modifies the definition of "salary" to exclude certain payments that were previously included. These changes are designed to reflect current conditions and requirements under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920–1939.
The Regulations impose several obligations and requirements on the entities they govern. Firstly, they mandate that State Committees are now composed of an unspecified number of members, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and are appointed according to the provisions of the Act and the Regulations. Secondly, they require an increase in the salary of certain officers and technical officers by £12, ensuring that these individuals are compensated in line with the amendments made to the Regulations. Finally, the modified definition of "salary" in Section 4 ensures clarity and consistency in how remuneration is calculated and reported under the Regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations can result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of these Regulations, breaches of similar provisions in the Act or other related legislation can result in fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant courts. For example, under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920–1939, penalties for non-compliance can include fines of up to $200 for individuals and $1,000 for bodies corporate, with additional penalties possible in cases of wilful or repeated breaches. It is essential for entities governed by these Regulations to ensure full compliance to avoid potential legal repercussions.