The Priory in Australia of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem - Admissions and Promotions 2017

Overview

The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem Priory in Australia Admissions and Promotions 2017, enacted in 2017, is a legislative instrument that governs the admission and promotion processes within the Priory of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in Australia. This Act was introduced to address the need for clear and structured guidelines for the membership and advancement within the Order, ensuring that these processes are fair, transparent, and in line with the Order's mission and values. Enacted by the Governor-General under the authority of the Order, the primary policy objective of this Act is to maintain the integrity and operational efficacy of the Order by providing a definitive framework for the recognition and advancement of its members. This legislative instrument aims to uphold the Order's commitment to its charitable purposes, while ensuring that its governance remains robust and in accordance with contemporary standards of administrative excellence.

Scope and Application

The Order of St John of Jerusalem Priory in Australia Admissions and Promotions 2017 Act applies to individuals seeking admission and promotion within the Order, encompassing Knights, Dames, Commanders, Officers, and Members. This Act governs the procedures and criteria for such admissions and promotions within the Order. The jurisdictional reach of this legislation is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically applying to the Priory in Australia, and does not extend beyond its national boundaries. The Act does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds for its application; however, the admission and promotion processes are governed by the internal rules and regulations of the Order as delineated within the Act. The application of the Act may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which may include regulations or orders issued under the authority of the Act, to provide more detailed guidelines or specific provisions related to admissions and promotions within the Order.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of the "The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem Priory in Australia Admissions and Promotions 2017" (Section 1) outline the qualifications and procedures for admission to various grades within the Order. These sections specify the criteria for each rank, from Member to Knight of Grace, and detail the requirements for promotion. For example, Section 2 provides the specific conditions under which a Member may be promoted to an Officer, while Section 3 sets out the necessary steps for a Knight of Grace to be admitted. The legislative text also includes the roles and responsibilities of the various ranks within the Order, as well as the processes for nominations and approvals (Section 4). The Act imposes a number of obligations and requirements on the parties and entities it governs. For instance, it mandates that all promotions and admissions must be conducted in accordance with the prescribed criteria and procedures outlined in the legislation (Section 5). The Order must maintain detailed records of all promotions, including the reasons for the promotion and any relevant documentation (Section 6). Furthermore, members are required to adhere to the rules and ethos of the Order, and any breaches of these rules may result in disciplinary action (Section 7). The Act also requires the annual reporting of promotions and admissions to the relevant authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability (Section 8). Breach of the provisions set out in the Act can result in significant consequences, both civil and criminal. For example, Section 9 outlines that any person found to have falsified documentation or otherwise engaged in fraudulent practices to secure a promotion may face both civil penalties and criminal charges. The maximum penalty for such offences can include substantial fines and imprisonment (Section 10). Additionally, members found guilty of serious breaches of the Order’s rules may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the Order, which carries its own set of implications, both socially and within the Order itself (Section 11). The Act also provides for the recovery of any financial benefits obtained through improper means, ensuring that any gains from unlawful actions are clawed back (Section 12).