TREATY OF PEACE (HUNGARY).
No. 20 of 1921.
An Act to carry into effect the Treaty of Peace with Hungary.
[Assented to 15th December, 1921.]
Preamble.
WHEREAS at Trianon, on the fourth day of June One thousand nine hundred and twenty, a Treaty of Peace with Hungary (including a protocol and declaration annexed thereto), a copy of which has been laid before each House of the Parliament, was signed by a representative of the Commonwealth on behalf of His Majesty the King, and it is expedient that the Government of the Commonwealth should have power to do all such things as are necessary and expedient for giving effect to the said Treaty on the part of the Commonwealth:
Be it therefore enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title.
- This Act may be cited as the Treaty of Peace (Hungary) Act 1921.
Application of Act to Territories.
2. This Act shall apply to the Territories under the authority of the Commonwealth including any territory governed by the Commonwealth under a mandate.
Regulations.
3. The Governor-General may make such regulations and do such things as appear to him to be necessary for carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of the said Treaty.
Contravention of regulations.
4. The regulations may provide for the punishment of offences against the regulations, by the imposition of the following penalties:—
(a) If the offence is prosecuted summarily—a fine not exceeding Five hundred pounds or imprisonment for any term not exceeding twelve months, or both:
(b) If the offence is prosecuted upon indictment—a fine of any amount or imprisonment for not more than seven years, or both.
Overview
The Treaty of Peace (Hungary) Act 1921 was enacted to formalise the implementation of the Treaty of Peace with Hungary, which was signed on 4 June 1920, and to ensure that the Commonwealth of Australia could effectively carry out its obligations under the treaty. This legislation was assented to on 15 December 1921 by the King, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, reflecting the collaborative legislative process of the Australian Parliament. The Act applies to all territories under the authority of the Commonwealth, including those governed under a mandate, and grants the Governor-General the authority to make regulations necessary for the treaty's execution. Additionally, the Act allows for the imposition of penalties for contraventions of these regulations, ranging from fines and imprisonment for summary offences to more severe penalties for offences prosecuted on indictment. The policy objective of this Act is to ensure that the terms of the Treaty of Peace with Hungary are diligently upheld within Australian territories.
Scope and Application
The Treaty of Peace (Hungary) Act 1921 applies to the territories under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia, including any territory governed by the Commonwealth under a mandate. Its purpose is to implement the Treaty of Peace with Hungary, which was signed on 4 June 1920. The Act allows the Governor-General to make regulations necessary for enforcing the Treaty, and these regulations may include provisions for the punishment of offences, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. This Act thus extends the authority of the Commonwealth to ensure compliance with the Treaty's terms across the relevant territories, providing a legal framework for addressing any breaches through the creation and enforcement of regulations.
Key Provisions
The Treaty of Peace (Hungary) Act 1921 (C1921A00020) is designed to implement the Treaty of Peace with Hungary, signed on 4 June 1920. The act (section 1) provides the short title and (section 2) specifies that it applies to all territories under Commonwealth authority, including any territories governed under a mandate. The Governor-General is empowered (section 3) to make regulations and take necessary actions to enforce the treaty's provisions. These regulations may include measures to address offences against them (section 4).
Under this act, the obligations and requirements imposed on parties or entities include adherence to the regulations set forth by the Governor-General. These regulations are intended to facilitate the implementation of the treaty's terms and to ensure compliance with its stipulations. The act places a duty on individuals and entities within the territories governed by the Commonwealth to comply with these regulations, which may encompass a range of measures necessary to effectively carry out the treaty's provisions.
The act outlines specific penalties for contravention of its regulations. If an offence is prosecuted summarily, the penalties include a fine not exceeding five hundred pounds, imprisonment for up to twelve months, or both (section 4(a)). In cases where the offence is prosecuted upon indictment, the penalties are more severe, including a fine of any amount, imprisonment for up to seven years, or both (section 4(b)). These provisions ensure that there are consequences for non-compliance, providing a framework for enforcing the act's requirements.