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Statutory Rules 1981 No. 3581

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Seamen’s Compensation Regulations2 (Amendment)

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Seamen’s Compensation Act 1911.

Dated 11 December 1981.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

F. M. CHANEY

Minister of State for Social Security

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Parts

1. Regulation 2 of the Seamen’s Compensation Regulations is repealed.

Schedule of amendments

2. The Seamen’s Compensation Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule.

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SCHEDULE

AMENDMENTS OF THE SEAMEN’S COMPENSATION REGULATIONS

Provision	Amendment
Regulation 3, definition of “Reference”	Omit “the First Schedule” (twice occurring), substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 7a (6)...........	Omit “twenty”, substitute “20”.
Sub-regulation 15 (2)...........	Omit “twenty”, substitute “20”.
Sub-regulation 17 (1)...........	(a) Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 16”. (b) Omit “twenty”, substitute “20”. (c) Omit “before the fixed for proceeding”, substitute “before the day fixed for proceeding”.
Sub-regulation 17 (2)...........	Omit “the last preceding Regulation”, substitute “regulation 16”.
Sub-regulation 17 (3)...........	Omit “sub-sections (3.), (4.) and (5.) of section 6”, substitute “sub-sections 6 (3), (4) and (5)”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 17 (4)................	Omit “three”, substitute “3”.
Sub-regulation 19 (1)................	Omit “ten”, substitute “10”.
Sub-regulation 19 (2)................	Omit “twenty-four”, substitute “24”.
Sub-regulation 20 (2)................	(a) Omit “twenty-four”, substitute “24”.
	(b) Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (1)”.
Regulation 21.....................	Omit “ten”, substitute “10”.
Regulation 22.....................	Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 21”.
Regulation 23.....................	Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 22”.
Sub-regulation 26 (2)................	Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (1)”.
Paragraph 34 (a)...................	Omit “paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) (i) of sub-regulation (5) of regulation 20”, substitute “paragraph 20 (5) (a) or subparagraph 20 (5) (b) (i)”.
Sub-regulation 35 (1)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 35 (4)................	Omit “ten”, substitute “10”.
Sub-regulation 36 (1)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 36 (2)................	Omit “twenty-one”, substitute “21”.
Regulation 37.....................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 38a (2)...............	(a) Omit “the next succeeding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (3)”.
	(b) Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (1)”.
Sub-regulation 38a (3)...............	Omit “of this regulation”.
Sub-regulation 42 (2)................	Omit “of this regulation”.
Sub-regulation 42 (4)................	Omit “two”, substitute “2”.
Paragraph 42 (10) (c)................	Omit “of this regulation”.
Sub-regulation 42 (11)...............	Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (10)”.
Sub-regulation 43 (2)................	Omit “seven”, substitute “7”.
Sub-regulation 43 (4)................	Omit “four”, substitute “4”.
Sub-regulation 44 (1)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 44 (2)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 44 (3)................	Omit “sub-regulation (1) of regulation 52”, substitute “sub-regulation 52 (1)”.
Sub-regulation 44 (4)................	(a) Omit “thirty”, substitute “30”.
	(b) Omit “Five pounds”, substitute “S10”.
Regulation 46.....................	Omit “seven”, substitute “7”.
Regulation 47.....................	(a) Omit “seven”, substitute “7”.
	(b) Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Regulation 48.....................	Omit “seven”, substitute “7”.
Regulation 49.....................	Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 48”.
Sub-regulation 50 (1)................	(a) Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 49”.
	(b) Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Regulation 51.....................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Paragraph 51 (b)...................	Omit “ten”, substitute “10”.
Paragraph 51 (d)...................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-paragraph 52 (1)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-paragraph 52 (6)................	Omit “ten”, substitute “10”.
Sub-paragraph 53 (1)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-paragraph 53 (2)................	Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (I.)”.
Sub-paragraph 53 (3)................	Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 52”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Sub-regulation 54 (2).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 55 (1).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 55 (5).............	Omit “five”, substitute “5”.
Sub-regulation 56 (1).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Paragraph 56 (6) (a)..............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Paragraph 56 (6) (b)..............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 56 (7).............	Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (6)”.
Paragraph 56 (8) (a)..............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Paragraph 56 (8) (b)..............	Omit “five”, substitute “5”.
Paragraph 56 (8) (d)..............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 56 (11)............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 57 (7).............	Omit “of this regulation”.
Sub-regulation 57 (8).............	Omit “sub-regulations (7.), (8.) and (9.) of regulation 52”, substitute “sub-regulations 52 (7), (8) and (9)”.
Sub-regulation 57 (9).............	Omit “of this regulation”.
Paragraph 57 (9) (a)..............	(a) Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
	(b) Omit “sub-regulations (7.), (8.), (10.) and (11.) of the last preceding regulation”, substitute “sub-regulations 56 (7), (8), (10) and (11)”.
Paragraph 57 (9) (b)..............	Omit “Sub-regulations (6.) to (8.), (10.) and (11.) of the last preceding regulation”, substitute “sub-regulations 56 (6), (7), (8), (10) and (11)”.
Sub-regulation 58 (3).............	Omit “sub-regulation (3) of the last preceding regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation 57a (3)”.
Regulation 59..................	(a) Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
	(b) Omit “the Director of Navigation”, substitute “the Secretary”.
Sub-regulation 60 (1).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Regulation 61..................	Omit “the First Schedule” (twice occurring), substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 62 (1).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 62 (4).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 62 (7).............	Omit “sub-regulations (3.) to (6.) of regulation 90”, substitute “sub-regulations 90 (3) to (6) inclusive”.
Sub-regulation 62 (9).............	Omit “sub-regulation (8.) of regulation 90”, substitute “sub-regulation 90 (8)”.
Sub-regulation 62 (11)............	(a) Omit “three”, substitute “3”.
	(b) Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (10)”,
Sub-regulation 65 (4).............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 65 (5).............	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 66 (2).............	Omit “seven”, substitute “7”.
Sub-regulation 67 (4).............	Omit “two”, substitute “2”.
Sub-regulation 70 (3).............	Omit “six”, substitute “6”.
Regulation 73..................	Omit “fourteen”, substitute “14”.
Regulation 75..................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 77 (1).............	(a) Omit “the last preceding regulation”, substitute “regulation 76”.
	(b) Omit “three”, substitute “3”.
Sub-regulation 78 (4).............	Omit “sub-sections (3.), (4.) and (5.) of section 6”, substitute “sub-sections 6 (3), (4) and (5)”.
Paragraph 79 (f).................	Omit “forty-eight”, substitute “48”.
Paragraph 82 (x)................	Omit “the Second Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Paragraph 82 (xviii)..............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Paragraph 82 (xxv)...............	Omit “sub-regulation (14.) of regulation 42”, substitute “sub-regulation 42 (14)”.
Regulation 84..................	Omit “two”, substitute “2”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
Part IV, Heading...............	Omit “FIRST AND SECOND SCHEDULES”, substitute “SCHEDULES 1 AND 2”.
Part IV, Divisions 2 and 3 Heading...	Omit “Schedule I”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Part IV, Division 4 Heading........	Omit “Schedule II”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
Sub-regulation 90 (1)............	Omit “the First Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 1”.
Sub-regulation 90 (9)............	(a) Omit “One shilling in the pound”, substitute “ 5 cents in the dollar”. (b) Omit “twenty-six”, substitute “26”.
	(c) Omit “Two pounds”, substitute “$4”.
Sub-regulation 90 (10)...........	Omit “the last preceding sub-regulation”, substitute “sub-regulation (9)”.
Paragraph 95 (a)...............	(a) Omit “connexion”, substitute “connection”.
	(b) Omit “£2”, substitute “$4”.
Paragraph 95 (b)...............	Omit “£1”, substitute “$2”.
Paragraph 95 (c)...............	(a) Omit “2 miles”, substitute “3 kilometres”.
	(b) Omit “5s. for each mile”, substitute “50 cents for each kilometre”.
	(c) Omit “2 and up to 10 miles”, substitute “3 and up to 16 kilometres”.
	(d) Omit “1s 6d for each mile”, substitute “15 cents for each kilometre”.
Regulation 100................	(a) Omit “connexion”, substitute “connection”.
	(b) Omit “One pound”, substitute “$2”.
Paragraph 112 (i)...............	Omit “£2”, substitute “$4”.
Paragraph 112 (ii)..............	Omit “£1”, substitute “$2”.
Paragraph 112 (iii)..............	Omit “£1”, substitute “$2”.
Paragraph 112 (iv)..............	(a) Omit “2 miles”, substitute “3 kilometres”.
	(b) Omit “Five shillings for each mile”, substitute “50 cents for each kilometre”.
	(c) Omit “2 and up to 10 miles”, substitute “3 and up to 16 kilometres”.
	(d) Omit “One shilling for each mile”, substitute “10 cents for each kilometre”.
Sub-regulation 115 (1)...........	(a) Omit “of this regulation”.
	(b) Omit “the 31st day of “(wherever occurring), substitute
	(c) Omit “paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 16”, substitute “paragraphs 16 (a) and (b)”.
	(d) Omit “six”, substitute “6”.
	(e) Omit “the 30th day of”, substitute “30”.
Sub-regulation 115 (2)...........	(a) Omit “of this regulation” (twice occurring).
	(b) Omit “the 31st day of” (wherever occurring), substitute “31”.
	(c) Omit “six”, substitute “6”.
	(d) Omit “the 30th day of”, substitute “30”.
Sub-regulation 115 (3)...........	Omit “of this regulation”.
THE SCHEDULE..............	Omit “THE” from the heading “THE SCHEDULE”.
The Schedule, Form 9...........	Omit “ten”, substitute “10”.
The Schedule, Form 10...........	Omit “sixteen”, substitute “16”
The Schedule, Forms 11, 36, 40 and 42	Omit “the First Schedule” (wherever occurring), substitute “Schedule 1”.
The Schedule, Forms 12, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 42, 54, 55, 64 and 65	Omit “£” (wherever occurring).
The Schedule, Form 17...........	Omit “fourteen”, substitute “14”.
The Schedule, Form 19...........	Omit “Trade and Customs”, substitute “Transport”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision	Amendment
The Schedule, Forms 25, 27, 28, 33, 34 35, 61, 63 and 66	Omit “Schedule II”, substitute “Schedule 2”.
The Schedule, Forms 27, 33, 34, 35 and 63	Omit “the Second Schedule” (wherever occurring), substitute “Schedule 2”.
The Schedule, Forms 36, 37, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64 and 65	Omit “Schedule I’’ substitute “Schedule 1’’
The Schedule, Form 49........	Omit “three”, substitute “3”.
The Schedule, Form 54........	(a) Omit “Ten pounds’ ‘substitute “S20”.
	(b) Omit “£.s.d.”, substitute “$ c”.
	(c) Omit “Poundage”, substitute “Fee”.
The Schedule, Forms 56, 57, 59 and 60	Omit “Schedule I”, substitute “Schedule 1”
The Schedule, Form 64........	(a) Omit “two miles”, substitute “3 kilometres”.
	(b) Omit “£.s.d.” (wherever occurring), substitute “$ c”.
	(c) Omit “miles”, substitute “kilometres”.
The Schedule Form 65.........	Omit “£.s.d.”( twice occurring), substitute “$ c”.
The Schedule, Form 67........	Omit “Schedule II”, substitute “Schedule 2”.

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 18 December 1981.

2. Statutory Rules 1926 No. 135 as amended by 1927 No. 71; 1936 No. 73; 1939 No. 67; 1942 No. 93; 1947 No. 124; 1950 No. 18; 1963 No. 101; 1974 No. 86; 1980 No. 253; 1981 No. 248.

Overview

The Seamen’s Compensation Regulations 1981 (Amendment) were enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the Seamen’s Compensation Act 1911. The regulations were made to update and modernise the Seamen’s Compensation Regulations, ensuring they are aligned with current legislative standards and practices. The changes include updating references, numerical values, and terminology to reflect modern usage, such as substituting "£.s.d." with "$ c." and "miles" with "kilometres". These amendments were designed to improve clarity, consistency, and enforceability of the regulations, thereby enhancing the administration of seamen’s compensation.

Scope and Application

The Seamen's Compensation Regulations 1981, made under the Seamen's Compensation Act 1911, primarily apply to seamen who suffer injury or death in the course of their employment. These regulations govern the compensation and benefits payable to injured seamen and their dependents, ensuring that seafarers receive appropriate financial support in the event of work-related harm. The Act applies to seamen employed on ships registered in Australia or on Australian-owned ships sailing abroad, thereby extending its reach to both national and international maritime contexts. The amendments in these regulations primarily involve updating references and numerical values to reflect current standards and monetary values, such as changing references from "the First Schedule" to "Schedule 1" and updating monetary amounts from pounds and shillings to Australian dollars. This ensures the regulations remain relevant and effective in providing the intended support to seamen. The application of these regulations is further extended through subordinate instruments, which may include additional rules and guidelines specified in subsequent amendments or related legislative instruments.

Key Provisions

The Seamen's Compensation Regulations 1981 (Amendment) primarily focus on updating and correcting references and numerical values throughout the regulations to reflect modern standards and ensure clarity. For example, Regulation 3 redefines "Reference" by changing "the First Schedule" to "Schedule 1" and correcting numerical values such as replacing "twenty" with "20" in various sub-regulations (e.g., sub-regulation 7a(6) and sub-regulation 15(2)). Additionally, the amendments update references to other regulations and schedules to maintain consistency and accuracy, such as substituting "regulation 16" for "the last preceding regulation" in sub-regulation 17(1) and correcting typographical errors like changing "connexion" to "connection" in Regulation 100. These amendments impose specific obligations on the parties governed by the Seamen's Compensation Regulations. They must ensure compliance with the updated references and values to avoid discrepancies in the application of the regulations. For example, employers and seamen must adhere to the corrected numerical values and references to ensure proper administration and enforcement of compensation claims. Accurate and consistent use of schedules and references is crucial for the effective implementation of the regulations. Failure to comply with the updated provisions could lead to potential civil or administrative consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text. The regulations may also be subject to judicial interpretation if disputes arise concerning the interpretation or application of the amended provisions. It is essential for practitioners to stay updated with these amendments to ensure compliance and accurate application of the Seamen's Compensation Regulations.

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