STATUTORY RULES
1971 No.
REGULATION UNDER THE STEVEDORING INDUSTRY ACT 1956-1966.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and being satisfied that registered regular waterside workers at the port of Wyndham in the State of Western Australia are required to attend or make themselves available for employment from day to day throughout the year, hereby make the following Regulation under the Stevedoring Industry Act 1956-1966.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of November, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Labour and National Service.
Amendment of the Stevedoring Industry (Ports) Regulations†
Second Schedule.
The Second Schedule to the Stevedoring Industry (Ports) Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the words—
“Wyndham in the State of Western Australia”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1966, No. 137, as amended by Statutory Rules 1969, No. 189.
Printed by Authority by the Government Printer of the Commonwealth of Australia
21474/71—Price 5c 10/22.10.1971
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. REGULATION UNDER THE STEVEDORING INDUSTRY ACT 1956-1966 was enacted in response to the need to ensure that registered regular waterside workers at the port of Wyndham in Western Australia are required to attend or make themselves available for employment year-round. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and was intended to amend the existing Stevedoring Industry (Ports) Regulations to include Wyndham as a port where such employment requirements apply. The enactment of this regulation aimed to address a specific gap in the regulatory framework concerning the availability of waterside workers in Wyndham, ensuring consistency with other ports under the Stevedoring Industry Act 1956-1966. This legislative action underscores the commitment to maintaining orderly and efficient operations in Australia's stevedoring industry.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. REGULATION UNDER THE STEVEDORING INDUSTRY ACT 1956-1966 applies to registered regular waterside workers at the port of Wyndham in the State of Western Australia, ensuring that these workers must be available for employment throughout the year. This regulation extends the existing provisions of the Stevedoring Industry (Ports) Regulations to include the port of Wyndham, thereby encompassing it within the regulatory framework established under the Stevedoring Industry Act 1956-1966. The regulation is specifically aimed at addressing the employment conditions of waterside workers at this particular port, thereby maintaining consistency with the broader objectives of the Act, which seeks to regulate the stevedoring industry and ensure fair practices. The amendment to the Second Schedule of the Stevedoring Industry (Ports) Regulations to include Wyndham further solidifies the jurisdictional reach of the Act, extending its application to this location within the State of Western Australia.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1971 No. 156, made under the Stevedoring Industry Act 1956-1966, involve amendments to the existing Stevedoring Industry (Ports) Regulations. Specifically, the regulation amends the Second Schedule of the existing regulations (Schedule 1, Section 2) by adding the port of Wyndham in Western Australia to the list of ports covered by the stevedoring industry regulations. This addition subjects the port of Wyndham to the same requirements and provisions as other ports under the Act. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that registered regular waterside workers at Wyndham are required to attend or make themselves available for employment on a daily basis throughout the year, aligning with the operational demands and regulatory standards set for other ports (Schedule 1, Section 1).
The amended regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties and entities governed by the Act. Registered regular waterside workers at Wyndham are now required to be available for employment on a day-to-day basis, as per the provisions set out in the amended Second Schedule. This means that these workers must be ready to work as and when required by their employers, maintaining a consistent availability throughout the year. Employers at the port of Wyndham must also adhere to the existing regulatory framework governing the stevedoring industry, which includes provisions related to employment conditions, wages, and other operational standards (Schedule 1, Section 2).
The legislation does not explicitly state any new offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within the text provided. However, any breach of the amended regulations would likely be subject to the penalties and enforcement mechanisms outlined in the Stevedoring Industry Act 1956-1966. Generally, violations of the Act can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines, while criminal offences can lead to imprisonment. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as detailed in the primary Act. It is essential for all parties involved to comply with the regulations to avoid any potential legal repercussions (Schedule 1, Section 2).