STATUTORY RULES
1920. No. 7.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE WAR SERVICE HOMES ACT 1918–1919.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918–1919, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this fourteenth day of January, 1920.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN,
Minister of State for Repatriation.
Amendment of War Service Homes Regulations 1919.
(Statutory Rules 1919, No. 177, as amended by Statutory Rules 1919, Nos. 191, 265, and 293.)
1. Regulation 2 of the War Service Homes Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following words and figures:—
“Part VII.—Advances on Mortgage for the purpose of Homes.
Division 1.—General.
Division 2.—Advances by Instalments.
Part VIII.—Insurance of Dwelling Houses and Building Material.”
2. Regulation 20 of the War Service Homes Regulations is amended:—
(a) by inserting after paragraph (p) the following paragraph:—
“(p, a) Section 47 shall be modified as if for the word ‘which’ there were substituted the word ‘who’ ”;
(b) by inserting in paragraph (q) after the word “modified” the letter and symbols “—(a)”; and
(c) by adding at the end of paragraph (q) the following sub-paragraph:—
“and (b) as if from sub-section 6 there were omitted the words, ‘for and on behalf of the Commonwealth’”.
3. Regulation 40 of the War Service Homes Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (ii) the word “of” (second occurring) and inserting in its stead the word “or”.
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 Service Homes Act 1918–1919 was enacted to address the urgent need to provide housing for returned soldiers from World War I, recognising their service and sacrifices. The Act was introduced by the Parliament of Australia to establish a system of war service homes, ensuring that these brave individuals could be accommodated upon their return. The War Service Homes Regulations 1919, subsequently amended in 1920, were created under the authority of the Act to provide further detail and direction on the implementation of the housing provisions. These regulations were designed to facilitate the issuing of advances for mortgage purposes, insurance of dwellings, and other necessary administrative measures to support the housing scheme for war service personnel. The policy objective of the Act and the accompanying regulations is to ensure that returned soldiers receive the necessary support and housing to facilitate their transition back into civilian life.
Scope and Application
The War Service Homes Regulations 1920, issued under the authority of the Governor-General, serve to amend the previously established War Service Homes Regulations 1919. These regulations apply to individuals who have served in the military and are seeking housing assistance through the War Service Homes Act 1918–1919. The scope of the Act encompasses both the Commonwealth and the broader Australian population, specifically targeting veterans and their families. The regulations govern the process of providing financial assistance for the construction or acquisition of homes, including the provision of mortgages and insurance for dwelling houses and building materials. The regulations have been fine-tuned to ensure clarity and precision in the application of the Act, particularly with respect to the legal terminology and the scope of the Commonwealth’s involvement. These regulations are applicable on a national level, impacting all states and territories within Australia. Any exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly stated within the text of these regulations, which suggests that the provisions are intended to be inclusive of all eligible veterans under the Act. The regulations can be further modified or extended through subordinate instruments, allowing for flexibility and responsiveness to changing circumstances and needs.
Key Provisions
The main provisions of the Statutory Rules 1920, No. 7, which amends the War Service Homes Regulations 1919, introduce significant changes to the legislative framework governing advances on mortgages and insurance of dwelling houses and building materials. Regulation 2 now includes a new Part VII on Advances on Mortgage for the purpose of Homes, which is divided into two sections: General and Advances by Instalments. Additionally, Part VIII introduces provisions related to the insurance of dwelling houses and building materials. These amendments are designed to provide a more comprehensive regulatory structure to support the financing and protection of housing for returned service personnel.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved, primarily focusing on the administration and oversight of mortgage advances and insurance policies for dwelling houses. These obligations require entities to comply with the new provisions regarding the terms and conditions of mortgage advances, including the installation of instalments, and the requirements for insuring dwelling houses and building materials. The Regulations also mandate that the modified Section 47 and the adjustments to Regulation 20 are to be adhered to in the administration of these financial and insurance-related processes.
Failure to comply with the new provisions could result in legal consequences. While the Statutory Rules do not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, breaches of regulations typically attract penalties under the overarching War Service Homes Act 1918–1919. Such penalties could include fines or other civil actions, and in more severe cases, criminal charges. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any subsequent legal proceedings taken under the relevant legislation.