STATUTORY RULES.
1935. No. 82.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE WAR SERVICE HOMES ACT 1918-1934.*
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 1918-1934.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of August, 1935.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. A. J. HUNTER
Amendments of the War Service Homes Regulations.†
Water tanks and out buildings.
1. Regulation 60 of the War Service Homes Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “shall not” and inserting in their stead the word “may”.
Contribution by purchaser or borrower towards making good damage or loss.
2. Regulation 69 of the War Service Homes Regulation is amended by omitting the word “Five” (wherever occurring) and inserting in its stead the word “Two”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20th August, 1935.
† Statutory Rules 1926, 171, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, No. 113: 1928, Nos. 21, 55 and 84: 1929, Nos. 2, 47 and 118: 1930, Nos. 9 and 20: 1931, No. 110; 1932, Nos. 56, 104, 134 and 141: 1933, No. 124; 1934, No. 106: and 1935, No. 58.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1935 No. 82, made under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1934, were enacted to amend certain regulations concerning the War Service Homes. This legislation was introduced by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to address specific issues identified within the existing framework of the War Service Homes Act. The objective of these regulations is to refine the administrative procedures and financial responsibilities associated with the maintenance and management of war service homes, ensuring that the provisions are both fair and effective in their application. The amendments include changes to the conditions under which water tanks and outbuildings may be constructed, as well as adjustments to the financial contributions required from purchasers or borrowers in the event of damage or loss. These modifications aim to streamline the process and reduce administrative burdens while ensuring the continued viability and upkeep of war service homes.
Scope and Application
The War Service Homes Regulations, amended in 1935, apply to the administration and management of war service homes provided under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1934. These regulations govern the activities of various entities, including the Commonwealth government, local authorities, and individuals or organisations that receive or manage these homes. The scope of the regulations encompasses the construction, maintenance, and alteration of war service homes, as well as the terms under which these homes are occupied and managed. The regulations have a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and are designed to ensure that war service homes are used for their intended purpose and are maintained in a suitable condition. The amendments made in 1935 specifically alter the conditions under which water tanks and outbuildings may be constructed or altered, and adjust the financial contributions required from purchasers or borrowers to rectify any damage or loss incurred to the properties. These regulations are further extended and detailed through subordinate instruments which provide additional specifications and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of the Act.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1934 primarily amend existing regulations to provide greater flexibility and updated requirements for the management of war service homes. Regulation 60, previously prohibiting certain actions, now allows them under certain conditions (Reg. 1). This change permits what was previously restricted, potentially facilitating improvements or modifications to war service homes. Regulation 69 adjusts the financial contributions required from purchasers or borrowers to cover damages or losses, reducing the contribution from five to two pounds (Reg. 2). This amendment lowers the financial burden on individuals who have purchased or borrowed war service homes, potentially making such transactions more feasible.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved. For example, those managing war service homes must now consider whether certain previously prohibited actions may be permissible, subject to compliance with the amended regulation (Reg. 1). Furthermore, purchasers or borrowers of these properties must contribute two pounds towards any damage or loss, a reduced amount compared to the previous requirement of five pounds (Reg. 2). These changes reflect an effort to balance the interests of property owners, managers, and the government.
Breach of these regulations could lead to civil or criminal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text provided. Under the overarching War Service Homes Act 1918-1934, penalties for non-compliance can vary, potentially including fines or other sanctions. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional legislative provisions that may apply. The amendments seek to ensure that parties adhere to the updated requirements, maintaining the integrity and management of war service homes.