STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 244.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1912.
Amendment to Universal Training Regulation 166.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that on account of urgency the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903–1912 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twelfth day of December, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
Regulations (Provisional) for Universal Training, Part V.—Citizen Forces.
Amendment.
Regulation 166, which reads:—
Regulation 166—Cigarettes forbidden.—“No cigarettes, or materials for making them, shall be sold or supplied in any Camp of Continuous Training, and no member of the Citizen Forces shall have such articles in his possession when on duty or during any continuous training ”
is cancelled.
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C.17294.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1912, No. 244, titled "Provisional Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903–1912," were enacted to address an immediate need within the Citizen Forces, specifically concerning the supply and possession of cigarettes during training and duty. The Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, certified the urgency of these regulations, necessitating their immediate operation. This legislative instrument aims to amend the Universal Training Regulation 166, which previously prohibited the sale and possession of cigarettes in military camps and during training sessions. The cancellation of Regulation 166 reflects a shift in policy regarding the regulation of cigarettes within the Citizen Forces, though the exact reasons for this amendment are not detailed within the text of the statutory rules.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912, as set out in Statutory Rules 1912 No. 244, pertain specifically to the amendment of Universal Training Regulation 166. These regulations concern the Citizen Forces, specifically addressing the prohibition on the sale, supply, and possession of cigarettes or materials for making them within any Camp of Continuous Training. The regulation applies to members of the Citizen Forces who are either on duty or participating in continuous training. The amendment of Regulation 166 by cancelling the prohibition on cigarettes and their materials signifies a shift in policy concerning the items permissible in training camps. This legislative instrument, operating under the authority of the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council, is effective immediately, reflecting the urgency of the change. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, governed by the overarching Defence Act 1903–1912.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912 pertain to the amendment of Regulation 166, which previously prohibited the sale, supply, and possession of cigarettes and materials for making them within any Camp of Continuous Training and while members of the Citizen Forces were on duty or undergoing continuous training (Regulation 166). These provisions have been repealed, meaning that cigarettes and related materials are now permitted in these contexts.
Under these Regulations, the obligations imposed on the parties or entities governed by the Act are significantly relaxed. Members of the Citizen Forces and those responsible for managing the training camps are no longer subject to the prohibition on the sale, supply, and possession of cigarettes. This amendment likely aims to provide greater flexibility or address specific circumstances, such as the availability of cigarettes as a means to alleviate stress or as a tool for maintaining social bonds among troops.
In terms of offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, the text does not provide explicit details on what actions may be taken if the Regulations are violated. However, it is reasonable to infer that any breaches of the Defence Act 1903–1912, including these Provisional Regulations, could potentially result in disciplinary actions, fines, or other penalties as prescribed by the Act or relevant military laws. The specific maximum penalties are not stated within the provided text but would typically be outlined in the main legislation or other subsidiary regulations.