STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 90.
REGULATION UNDER THE WAR PRECAUTIONS ACT 1914–1918.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council hereby make the following Regulation under the War Precautions Act 1914–1918, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this sixteenth day of April, 1919.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
W. MASSY GREENE,
for Minister of State for Defence.
Repeal of War Precautions (Rabbit Skins) Regulations 1917.
The War Precautions (Rabbit Skins) Regulations (Statutory Rules 1917, No. 98, as amended by Statutory Rules 1917, Nos. 132 and 223, and Statutory Rules 1918, No. 78) are hereby repealed.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The War Precautions (Rabbit Skins) Regulations 1919 were enacted under the War Precautions Act 1914–1918, established by the Governor-General in Council. These regulations aimed to address the need for effective management of rabbit skins during the post-World War I period. The regulation repealed earlier iterations of rabbit skin management, such as the War Precautions (Rabbit Skins) Regulations 1917, to provide updated guidelines that reflect the changing circumstances and requirements of the time. The enactment underscores the policy objective to streamline and improve the regulatory framework governing wartime resources, ensuring efficient utilisation and control of materials essential for the nation's recovery and preparedness.
Scope and Application
The regulation under the War Precautions Act 1914–1918 applies to all individuals and entities within the Commonwealth of Australia, particularly those involved in the trade or handling of rabbit skins. This regulation pertains to the cessation of the War Precautions (Rabbit Skins) Regulations, which previously governed the collection, sale, and processing of rabbit skins during the war period. The scope of this legislative instrument is national, affecting all states and territories within Australia. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, suggesting that the repeal of the previous regulations applies universally to the relevant industry. The regulation extends its reach through subordinate instruments, as evidenced by the various statutory rules cited for amendment and repeal, indicating a comprehensive approach to the regulation of rabbit skins post-war. This legislative action signifies the transition from wartime measures to peacetime practices in the management of rabbit skins across the nation.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this regulation pertain to the repeal of the previous War Precautions (Rabbit Skins) Regulations 1917, which were enacted to manage the collection and use of rabbit skins during the war. Section 1 of the regulation specifies that the earlier regulations, including all amendments made in 1917 and 1918, are to be repealed, effectively rendering them null and void. This repeal is intended to reflect the changing circumstances and needs following the conclusion of the war.
The regulation imposes obligations on all entities and individuals who were previously subject to the repealed regulations. Those who were involved in the collection, processing, and distribution of rabbit skins under the former regulations must now cease such activities, unless they are specifically authorised by another piece of legislation or regulation. This cessation of activities includes any contractual obligations or agreements related to rabbit skins that were in force under the repealed regulations.
Breaching the provisions of this regulation by continuing activities that are no longer permitted could result in legal consequences. Although the regulation does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, breaches of regulations made under the War Precautions Act 1914-1918 generally carry the risk of fines or imprisonment, as per the provisions of the principal Act. The severity of the penalty would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as any relevant case law and judicial interpretation at the time.