Overview

The C2015G00437, enacted in 2015, pertains to the termination of an appointment within the Order of Australia. Specifically, it addresses the formal conclusion of the appointment of Mr Geoffrey Francis Smith as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Military Division. The enactment of this legislation was overseen by the Australian Government, with the Governor-General, acting on behalf of the Queen, executing the termination of the appointment. The primary purpose of this act is to officially record the cessation of Mr Smith’s recognised service and contributions, ensuring that the Order of Australia remains an accurate reflection of current members and their respective honours. This legislative action serves to maintain the integrity and prestige of the Order, which recognises distinguished service to Australia or humanity at large.

Scope and Application

The C2015G00437 Gazette notification primarily addresses the termination of an individual's appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Military Division. The specific person whose appointment has been terminated is Mr. Geoffrey Francis Smith. This notification, issued by the Governor-General, serves to inform the public of this official decision. The termination affects Mr. Smith personally, impacting his status and any associated privileges or recognitions conferred by the Order of Australia. The decision is executed by His Excellency’s command, and the formal announcement is signed by Mark Fraser LVO OAM, who holds the position of Secretary of the Order of Australia. The jurisdiction and scope of this notification are confined to the formal and ceremonial aspects of national honours and recognitions within Australia, without extending to any broader legislative or operational changes.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the legislation C2015G00437, as notified in the Gazette on 27 March 2015, involve the formal process of terminating an appointment within the Order of Australia (section 1). Specifically, section 1 states that the Governor-General has the authority to terminate the appointment of Mr Geoffrey Francis Smith as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Military Division. This action is executed by His Excellency's Command, as stated by Mark Fraser LVO OAM, who holds the office of Secretary of the Order of Australia (section 2). Under this Act, the obligations and requirements imposed on the relevant parties are centred around the formalities and procedures of terminating an appointment within the Order of Australia. The Secretary of the Order of Australia, in this instance Mark Fraser LVO OAM, is responsible for ensuring that the process is carried out according to the directives of the Governor-General. This includes the formal notification and communication of the termination of Mr Geoffrey Francis Smith’s appointment, as evidenced by the gazette notification (section 3). There are no additional actions or formalities required by other parties or entities under this specific Act, other than the official recording and notification of the termination. Regarding the consequences of any breach or non-compliance with the provisions of this Act, the legislation does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for such breaches. This is because the Act primarily serves an administrative purpose, notifying the public of an official action rather than establishing punitive measures. The primary focus is on the formal notification and procedural integrity of the appointment termination, rather than on enforcement or penal consequences. Therefore, there are no maximum penalties or specific civil/criminal consequences outlined within the text of the Act. The main consequence of non-compliance would be the failure to accurately and officially record the termination of the appointment, which could lead to administrative discrepancies or challenges in future recognition or status determinations related to Mr Geoffrey Francis Smith’s previous appointment.