STATUTORY RULES.
1920. No. 186.
REGULATION UNDER THE WAR SERVICE HOMES ACT 1918-19.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following amendment to War Service Homes Regulations, under the War Service Homes Act 1918-19, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this 7th day of October, 1920.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. J. RUSSELL,
for Acting 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, 293, and 1920, No. 7.)
1. Regulation 20 of the War Service Homes Regulations is amended by omitting from the last line of paragraph (a) thereof the words “Governor-General” and inserting in their stead the word “Minister.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1920 No. 186, made under the War Service Homes Act 1918-19, are amendments to the War Service Homes Regulations 1919. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislative instrument addresses the need for changes in the administration and governance of war service homes to better align with the evolving needs of service personnel and their families. The War Service Homes Act 1918-19 was designed to provide housing for war veterans and their dependents, and these regulations further detail the implementation of that act. The policy objective of these amendments is to streamline the administrative processes and ensure that the responsibilities and authorities are clearly defined, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of war service homes.
Scope and Application
The War Service Homes Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1920, No. 186, pertain to the administration and management of war service homes, which are facilities established to provide housing and care for returned service personnel and their families. The regulations apply to the Minister for Repatriation, who is responsible for the oversight of these homes, and to those entities involved in the administration of these homes, such as local authorities and other relevant bodies. The geographic scope of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions but are broad in their application to all war service homes and the conduct of the individuals and entities involved in their operation. The regulations are implemented through subordinate instruments, which may further define and refine the scope of application and the conduct required under the Act.
Key Provisions
The amendment to the War Service Homes Regulations 1919, as per Statutory Rules 1920, No. 186, specifically alters Regulation 20. In essence, it modifies the wording of the last line in paragraph (a) of Regulation 20, where the term “Governor-General” is replaced with “Minister” (Reg. 20). This change signifies a shift in the authority responsible for certain decisions or actions previously attributed to the Governor-General, now placing them under the purview of the Minister.
This amendment imposes certain obligations on the Minister. By substituting the term “Minister” for “Governor-General” in Regulation 20, the Minister assumes the responsibilities previously held by the Governor-General. This includes the authority to make decisions and take actions as required under the amended Regulation 20. The Minister’s role now encompasses the tasks and powers that were previously under the purview of the Governor-General, ensuring continuity in the administration and oversight of war service homes.
The consequences of non-compliance with the amended regulations are not explicitly detailed in the text. However, any failure to adhere to the provisions of the War Service Homes Act 1918-19, including the amended Regulation 20, could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties as stipulated elsewhere in the Act. The specific nature and extent of these penalties would depend on the particulars of the breach and the relevant provisions of the Act. The amendment itself does not specify penalties, but the overarching Act would outline the enforcement mechanisms and sanctions for any breaches.