Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations (Repeal)

Overview

The Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations (Repeal) Statutory Rule 1990 No. 297, issued under the authority of the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, addresses the obsolescence of the Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations, Statutory Rules 1960 No. 11, which were made under the Supply and Development Act 1939. These original regulations provided for transport and canteen facilities at defence research and development sites in Woomera and Talgarno. As these facilities are no longer in use at Talgarno and their provisions have been integrated into the Defence Force Regulations, the earlier regulations have become redundant. The repealing Statutory Rule was enacted to formalise the obsolescence of the older regulations and ensure that the legal framework remains current and efficient, reflecting the changes in operational needs and the cessation of activities at the Talgarno site.

Scope and Application

The Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations (Repeal) Statutory Rule 1990 No. 297, issued under the authority of the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, effectively repeals the Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations 1960. These repealed Regulations originally governed transport and canteen facilities at defence research and development sites at Woomera and Talgarno, South Australia. The repealed provisions were largely incorporated into the Defence Force Regulations, making the original Regulations obsolete, except for provisions relating to the Talgarno area, which is no longer in use. This repeal reflects the current administrative needs and operational focus of defence research and development activities, streamlining regulatory frameworks to ensure they are both relevant and efficient. The repeal takes effect on the date of its gazettal, ensuring a clear and immediate transition from the old regulatory framework to the new one.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations (Repeal) Statutory Rules 1990 No. 297 (hereafter referred to as the "Statutory Rule") pertain to the repeal of the Supply and Development (Rocket Range) Regulations, Statutory Rules 1960 No. 11, which were previously made under the Supply and Development Act 1939. These regulations originally contained provisions relating to transport and canteen facilities at defence research and development sites at Woomera and Talgarno. Section 3 of the Statutory Rule explicitly states that these regulations are repealed because their substance has been incorporated into Part VII of the Defence Force Regulations (by Statutory Rules 1976 No. 52 and 1981 No. 352). The exception to this is the Talgarno area in Western Australia, which is no longer in use, thereby rendering the regulations concerning it obsolete. The Statutory Rule comes into operation on the date of its gazettal. The obligations and requirements imposed by the Statutory Rule on the parties or entities it governs are primarily concerned with the formal repeal of outdated regulations. The provisions in the repealed regulations concerning transport and canteen facilities at Woomera and Talgarno are now superseded by the Defence Force Regulations. This ensures that the legal framework governing these defence research and development sites is updated and streamlined, reflecting current operational needs and standards. Parties involved in the management and operation of these sites must now adhere to the provisions set forth in the Defence Force Regulations instead of the repealed regulations. In terms of offences, penalties, or civil and criminal consequences for breach, the Statutory Rule itself does not outline specific penalties. However, non-compliance with the Defence Force Regulations, which now govern the areas previously covered by the repealed regulations, could result in various penalties as stipulated in those regulations. These may include fines, imprisonment, or other civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be detailed in the Defence Force Regulations and would need to be referred to for precise information.