STATUTORY RULES.
1911. No. 207.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910.
Regulations (Provisional) for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulations 101 and 102—Amendment.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this eleventh day of December, One thousand nine hundred and eleven.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Amendments.
Senior Naval Cadets.
Regulations 101 and 102 of Section X of the Regulations for Senior Naval Cadets, made by Statutory Rule 1911/108 of the 20th July, 1911, with effect on and from the 1st July, 1911, are hereby amended as follows:—
Regulation 101—Delete “6 (six) months,” and substitute therefor “twelve months.”
Regulation 102—Delete “three years,” and substitute therefor “two years.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910 were enacted to address the urgent need for amendments to the regulations governing senior naval cadets. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, acting under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia, to ensure that the necessary changes could be implemented without delay. The primary aim of these regulations was to extend the service period of senior naval cadets, reflecting an adjustment in the commitment required for participation in the naval forces of the Commonwealth. This was achieved by amending the duration of service periods specified in Regulations 101 and 102, thereby extending the service period from six months to twelve months and reducing the waiting period after service from three years to two years.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910 apply to the personnel within the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth, specifically targeting senior naval cadets. These regulations concern the amendment of existing provisions regarding the duration of service and age requirements for senior naval cadets. Regulation 101, which previously stipulated a six-month service period, is amended to require twelve months of service, while Regulation 102, which previously set the minimum age at three years, is adjusted to two years. These changes are designed to refine the parameters under which senior naval cadets operate within the Commonwealth's naval forces. The amendments are enacted as provisional regulations due to the urgency of the situation and come into immediate effect, overriding prior statutory rules. This legislative instrument reflects the Commonwealth's approach to swiftly adapt and strengthen its naval defence capabilities through direct adjustments to cadet regulations.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910 primarily amend the duration for which senior naval cadets are to serve. Specifically, Regulation 101 has been modified to extend the mandatory service period from six months to twelve months, while Regulation 102 has been amended to reduce the age limit for cadet enlistment from three years to two years (Reg. 101, Reg. 102). These changes reflect an urgent adjustment to the existing framework governing the enlistment and service of senior naval cadets.
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties involved, including the requirement for cadets to commit to a longer period of service. Under the amended Regulation 101, cadets must now serve for twelve months instead of six, ensuring a more extended period of training and service. Additionally, Regulation 102 lowers the minimum age for enlistment, meaning that individuals must now be at least two years old to qualify for service, which was previously set at three years. These amendments necessitate that cadet recruiters and training officers adapt their processes to accommodate the new timeframes and age criteria.
Breaches of these regulations may have legal consequences, though the specific provisions for penalties or enforcement are not detailed in the statutory rules. It is likely that non-compliance with the amended regulations could result in administrative penalties or disciplinary actions against the involved parties. The maximum penalties, if applicable, are not specified within the text, but they could potentially include fines or other sanctions as determined by the governing authorities. The urgency of these provisional regulations suggests that adherence to the new terms is crucial for the effective operation of the naval forces.