STATUTORY RULES.
1933. No. 124.
Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1932.
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 Service Homes Act 1918-1932, to come into operation on the first day of January, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-four.
DATED this first day of November, 1933
(Sgd.) ISAAC A ISAACS.
GOVERNOR-GENERAL.
By His Excellency’s Commend,
Minister administering
War Service Homes.
AMENDMENT OF WAR SERVICE HOMES REGULATIONS.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 171 as amended to this date.)
Regulation eleven of the War Service Homes Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Four pounds ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Four pounds”.
Overview
The War Service Homes Act 1918-1932, enacted by the Australian Federal Parliament, was established to address the housing needs of returned soldiers from the First World War and subsequent conflicts, including the Second World War. The Act aimed to provide suitable accommodation for these veterans and their families, ensuring that those who served their country had access to adequate housing. The War Service Homes Regulations 1933, issued under the authority of the Act, provide the framework for administering and implementing the provisions of the Act, including the provision of financial assistance and management of housing allocations. The policy objective is to support veterans and their families in securing and maintaining appropriate living conditions post-service.
Scope and Application
The War Service Homes Regulations, 1933, issued under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1932, apply to all persons and entities involved in the administration and operation of war service homes, including veterans and their families, and to any conduct or transactions directly related to the provision of housing and related services to eligible war veterans. The geographic scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby encompassing all states and territories within the nation. The regulations adjust the financial thresholds relevant to the operation of war service homes, specifically reducing the specified monetary amount from Four pounds ten shillings to Four pounds. These regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions but are subject to amendment through subordinate instruments as necessary to adapt to changing circumstances and needs of the veterans community. The amendments made to Regulation eleven signify a direct adjustment to the financial stipulations within the Act, impacting how certain financial aspects of war service homes are managed and regulated.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these Regulations involve amendments to the War Service Homes Regulations. Specifically, Regulation eleven has been amended to reduce a financial provision from “Four pounds ten shillings” to “Four pounds” (Regulation 1). This amendment, effective from 1 January 1934, alters the financial requirements or allowances previously stipulated under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1932.
The Regulations impose obligations on entities and individuals governed by the War Service Homes Act. These entities and individuals must adhere to the amended financial provision set forth in Regulation eleven. The reduction in the monetary amount from “Four pounds ten shillings” to “Four pounds” signifies a change in the financial responsibility or entitlement that must be followed in compliance with the Act.
The Regulations do not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for breach in the provided text. However, under the broader scope of the War Service Homes Act, non-compliance with the Act’s provisions could potentially result in civil or criminal consequences. The specific penalties or legal repercussions for breaching these Regulations would depend on the particular provisions of the War Service Homes Act 1918-1932 and any associated case law or further legislative instruments.