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2004-2005-2006
THE PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARITIME TRANSPORT AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES SECURITY
AMENDMENT (SECURITY PLANS AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2006
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Transport and Regional Services,
the Honourable Warren Truss, MP)
MARITIME TRANSPORT AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES SECURITY AMENDMENT
(SECURITY PLANS AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2006
OUTLINE
The purpose of the Bill is:
· To amend the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the
Act):
o To simplify the procedures for making changes to maritime, ship and offshore
facilities security plans;
o To clarify measures relating to the plan approval process; and
o To make a number of technical amendments to clarify the intent of the Act;
· To make amendments to various Acts consequential to the enactment of the
Legislative Instruments Act 2003; and
· To make a technical amendment to the Customs Act 1901.
The Act implements the international maritime security framework, which has been in place
since 1 July 2004. The Act establishes a regulatory framework to safeguard against unlawful
interference with maritime transport or offshore facilities, by developing security plans for
ships, other maritime transport operations and offshore facilities.
The Bill has three schedules.
Schedule 1: Schedule 1 contains the following provisions:
· A maritime, ship or offshore security plan for a maritime industry participant must
designate by name or reference to a position, all security officers responsible for
implementing or maintaining security plans;
· A maritime industry participant may submit a variation to a maritime, ship or offshore
security plan that is currently in force;
· Merely giving a copy of a security plan to the Secretary does not constitute giving a
revised plan. A maritime industry participant may, by written notice to the Secretary,
request the Secretary approve another security plan (the revised plan);
· The Secretary may request further information from the maritime industry participant
before the security plan is approved;
· The consideration period for the Secretary to approve a maritime, ship or offshore security
plan is 60 days commencing on the day the Secretary receives the security plan, extendable
by up to 45 days to accommodate the receipt of further information that may be requested;
· Where a port or offshore security zone has not yet been established by the Secretary, a
maritime security plan must be accompanied by a map, and an offshore security plan must
be accompanied by information, that shows each zone that the participant proposes;
· Where the Secretary has given a notice to a maritime industry participant approving a
maritime or offshore security plan, and that security plan is accompanied by a map or
information showing the security zones proposed to be established, the Secretary is taken
to have given the participant a notice establishing the maritime or offshore security zones
as proposed in the plans; and
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· A person appointed by the Secretary who is engaged by a recognised security organisation
for a security regulated Australian ship or an Australian ship regulated as an offshore
facility, has a responsibility to report maritime transport or offshore facility security
incidents to the Department.
Schedule 2: The Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (`LIA') commenced on 1 January 2005. It
establishes a comprehensive regime for the registration, tabling, scrutiny and sunsetting of
Commonwealth legislative instruments.
The majority of provisions in this Schedule are amendments that are consequential to the
enactment of the LIA. The majority of the amendments make it clear on the face of the
legislation being amended that instruments that were disallowable before the enactment of the
LIA are legislative instruments. Provisions dealing with disallowance of legislative
instruments are now contained in the LIA. Where a legislative instruments that forms part of
these consequential amendments has already been granted exemption from certain provisions
of the LIA, the text of the amendments contain an express statement to that effect, so as to
clarify the status of the instrument. No new exemptions are contained in these amendments.
There are also a number of technical corrections that involve no change in policy.
Schedule 3: Schedule 3 contains an amendment to the Customs Act 1901.
Financial impact statement
There is no financial impact.
The Commonwealth receives no direct financial benefit however the Australian economy will
benefit from the enhancement of security arrangements under the Act.
Industry will benefit from a simpler and clearer plan variation process.
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MARITIME TRANSPORT AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES SECURITY AMENDMENT
(SECURITY PLANS AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2006
NOTES ON CLAUSES
Clause 1: Short Title
Clause 1 is a formal provision specifying the title of the proposed Act. The Bill, once enacted,
will be known as the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment
(Security Plans and Other Measures) Act 2006.
Clause 2: Commencement
Subclause 2(1) provides that the provisions specified in column 1 of the commencement table
commence, or are taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table.
Column 2 of the table provides that:
1. Clauses 1 to 3 and anything in the Bill that is not covered elsewhere by the
commencement table, commences on the day after the Bill receives Royal Assent.
2. Schedule 1 commences on a day to be determined, but at the latest 6 months after the Act
receives Royal Assent.
3. Items 1 to 30 in Schedule 2 commence on the day the Bill receives Royal Assent.
4. Items 31 and 32 in Schedule 2 commence immediately after sections 34 and 35 of the
Interstate Road Transport Act 1985 commence.
5. Items 33 to 100 in Schedule 2 commence on the day the Bill receives Royal Assent.
6. Schedule 3 commences immediately after the commencement of Item 1 of Schedule 1 to
the Maritime Transport Security Amendment Act 2005.
Subclause 2(2) provides that information contained in column 3 of the table does not form
part of the Bill.
Clause 3: Schedules
Clause 3 is the formal enabling provision providing that the Act is amended as set out in
Schedules 1 to 3 to the Bill.
Schedule 1 - Amendment of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security
Act 2003
Part 1 - Amendments
Item 1 - Paragraph 47(1)(c)
Item 1 repeals the existing paragraph 47(1)(c) that requires a maritime security plan to include
the contact details for the maritime industry participant's security officer. The new paragraph
replaces the requirement to include contact details with the requirement for the participant to
designate by name or reference to a position, all security officers responsible for
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implementing or maintaining the maritime security plan. This provision is similar to
requirements in regulations 1.10 to 1.34 that require the nomination of security officers, but
the requirement in the regulations doesn't relate directly to security plans. Since international
law, specifically the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, requires the
designation of various security officers, the Act makes provision for reference to security
officers in security plans.
By removing the reference to `contact details' in the paragraph, a participant will not be
required to vary the maritime security plan in accordance with Item 8 (which inserts a new
section 52A that allows a participant to vary a maritime security plan) when, for example, a
security officer's mobile phone number has changed.
Item 2 - Subsection 49(2)
The existing subsection 49(2) presupposes the existence of an established port security zone,
and does not provide for circumstances where a port security zone has not yet been
established. There are circumstances where a participant may require a new port security
zone to be established. Item 2 allows for a new port security zone to be established. Item 2
repeals subclause 49(2) and replaces it with a new subsection that allows for circumstances
where port security zones have not yet been established by the Secretary. Subclause 49(2)
requires that a maritime security plan must be accompanied by one of three types of maps,
depending on the status of the port security zones in consideration.
If the Secretary has not established port security zones within the area covered by the plan,
then the participant's maritime security plan must be accompanied by a map that shows the
zones that are proposed by the participant to be established in that area (subclause 49(2)(a)).
If the Secretary has not established any port security zones and the participant doesn't propose
to establish any security zones no map is required.
If the Secretary has established port security zones within the area covered by the plan, then
the participant's maritime security plan must be accompanied by a map that shows each
established zone (subclause 49(2)(b)), as well as any proposed changes to port security zones
established within the area covered by the plan if any.
Item 3 - Division 5 of Part 3 (heading)
Item 3 repeals the heading of Division 5 of Part 3 and replaces it with a new heading to reflect
the amendment proposed in Item 8 below, that a minor variation may be made to a plan
without submitting a revised plan. The new heading now reads, "Division 5 - Approving,
varying, revising and cancelling maritime security plans".
Item 4 - Section 50
Item 4 repeals section 50 and replaces it with a new section which clarifies the process by
which a maritime industry participant may request the Secretary to approve a maritime
security plan.
Clause 50 Providing maritime security plans for approval
Subclause 50(1) provides that if the participant requests that the Secretary approve a maritime
security plan, the participant should give the Secretary a written notice requesting that the
Secretary approve the accompanying maritime security plan.
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Subclause 50(2) provides that the written notice must be accompanied by a copy of the plan.
The written notice requirement formalises the plan approval process and clarifies that the
participant is requesting that the Secretary approve the maritime security plan.
Item 5 - Paragraph 51(4)(b)
Item 5 is a consequential amendment following the amendments made in Item 6 below.
Item 6 - At the end of section 51 (after the note)
Item 6 inserts a new provision that enables the Secretary to request further information from
the participant during the plan approval period. This period is referred to as the "consideration
period".
Subclause 51(5) provides that the Secretary may, by written notice given to the participant
within the consideration period, request the participant to give the Secretary specified
information relevant to the approval of the plan. The subclause enables the Secretary to seek
further information or clarification on material submitted by the participant, which the
Secretary requires before being satisfied that the maritime security plan can be approved.
Subclause 51(6) provides that the written notice given to the participant must specify a period,
no longer than 45 days within which the information that the Secretary has requested must be
given to the Secretary.
Subclause 51(7) provides a definition of the "consideration period" which is referred to in
Item 5 above. The consideration period for the Secretary to approve a maritime security plan
is the period of 60 days commencing on the day on which the Secretary receives the security
plan. The 60 day period can extended if the Secretary requests further information from the
participant, as outlined in subclause 51(5) above. The period is extended by the number of
days that the participant is given to provide the requested information under subclause 51(6),
or if the participant provides the information in a shorter timeframe the number of days the
participant took to respond.
The note at the end of Item 6 inserts the following heading to subsection 51(4), "Failure to
approve plan within consideration period".
Item 7 - Paragraph 52(3)(a)
Item 7 makes a consequential amendment to reflect the amendments made in items 9 and 12
below.
Item 8 - After section 52
Item 8 amends Division 5 of Part 3 by adding clause 52A which enables a participant to make
changes to a maritime security plan that is in force without submitting a revised plan. Any
proposed variations to an existing plan are to be set out in a written notice given to the
Secretary. A variation to a maritime security plan will not affect the 5 year life of an existing
plan that is in force under Item 13 below. The clause aims to introduce a simpler process for
making minor changes to security plans.
Clause 52A Participants may submit variations to maritime security plans
Subclause 52A(1) provides that a maritime industry participant may by written notice to the
Secretary request the Secretary to vary a maritime security plan that is in force.
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Subclause 52A(2) provides that the participant must set out the proposed variation in the
notice. The participant will not be required to submit the entire existing plan with the
variations proposed.
Subclause 52A(3) provides that a variation of a maritime security plan that affects port
security zone boundaries must be accompanied by certain maps to illustrate the affected area.
Note that there is no provision for establishing a security zone if one doesn't already exist as
this would be a change that would warrant undergoing the existing full plan revision process.
Subclause 52A(4) provides that if the Secretary is satisfied that the plan, as varied would
continue to adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary must
approve the variation and give the participant written notice of the approval.
Subclause 52A(5) provides that if the Secretary is not satisfied that the plan, as varied would
adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary must refuse to
approve the variation and give the participant written notice of the refusal including reasons
for the refusal.
Subclause 52A(6) provides that in determining whether the plan, as varied, would adequately
address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary may take account of
existing circumstances as they relate to maritime transport, and offshore facility, security. The
test for approving, or refusing to approve, the variation is the same as for a revised plan, and
the nature of the variation will determine the level of scrutiny needed to be given to the plan
as a whole in order for the Secretary to approve, or refuse to approve, the variation.
Subclause 52A(7) provides that if the Secretary does not approve, or refuses to approve, the
variation proposed by the participant within the consideration period, then the Secretary is
taken to have refused to approve the variation.
The note under subclause 52A(7) enables the participant to apply to the Administrative
Appeals Tribunal for a review of a decision to refuse to approve a variation under subclause
(5) or (7), in accordance with section 201 (see Item 44 below).
Subclause 52A(8) provides that the Secretary may, by written notice given to the participant
within the consideration period, request the participant to give the Secretary specified
information relevant to the approval of the variation. The subclause enables the Secretary to
seek further information or clarification on material submitted by the participant, which the
Secretary requires before being satisfied that the variation can be approved.
Subclause 52A(9) provides that the written notice given to the participant must specify a
period of no longer than 45 days within which the information that the Secretary has
requested must be given to the Secretary.
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Subclause 52A(10) provides a definition of the "consideration period". The consideration
period for the Secretary to approve the variation is the period of 60 days commencing on the
day on which the Secretary receives the notice that sets out the proposed variation. This 60
day period can extended if the Secretary requests further information from the participant, as
outlined in subclause 52A(7) above. The period is extended by the number of days that the
participant is given to provide the requested information under subclause 52A(9), or if the
participant provides the information in a shorter timeframe the number of days the participant
took to respond.
Item 9 - Section 54
Item 9 repeals the section and replaces it with a new section 54.
Clause 54 Participants may revise maritime security plans
Subclauses 54(1) and 54(2) provide clarification of the process by which a participant may
seek to have a plan revised.
Subclause 54(1) provides that a participant must provide a written notice to the Secretary
requesting that the Secretary approve the revised plan.
Subclause 54(2) provides that the notice must be accompanied by a copy of the revised plan.
Subclause 54(3) provides the machinery that allows a revised plan to be approved under
section 51, and to come into force under section 52 in place of the old plan. The subclause
provides that if the request is made in accordance with clause 54 (that is, a participant gives
the Secretary written notice that is accompanied by a copy of the revised plan, requesting the
Secretary to approve the revised plan), then the Secretary must approve the revised plan in
accordance with the requirements set out in sections 51, and the approved revised plan comes
into force in accordance with the requirements set out in section 52.
Subclause 54(4) provides that if the revised plan comes into force, it replaces any other plan
for the participant in force at that time, and will remain in force until it is cancelled after 5
years in accordance with the amendment in Item 13 below, or unless it is replaced by another
revised plan (under section 54 or 55) or the plan is cancelled (see for example, section 57, 58
and 59).
Item 10 - Subsection 55(1)
Item 10 is a consequential amendment to reflect the amendment made in subclause 54(1) in
Item 9 above.
Item 11 - After subsection 55(2)
The Secretary may direct a participant to revise a maritime security plan in accordance with
the requirements in section 55. Item 11 inserts subclause 55(2A) that provides if a participant
gives the Secretary the revised plan within the specified period, or within any further period
allowed by the Secretary, sections 51 and 52 apply in relation to the revised plan. It provides
the machinery to allow a revised plan to be approved under section 51, to come into force
under section 52 and to replace the old plan. This means that the Secretary must approve the
revised plan in accordance with the requirements set out in section 51, and the approved
revised plan comes into force in accordance with the requirements set out in section 52.
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Item 12 - At the end of section 55
Item 12 inserts subclause 55(4) and provides that if the revised plan comes into force, it
replaces any other plan for the participant in force at that time. It will remain in force until it
is cancelled after 5 years in accordance with the amendment in Item 13 below, or unless it is
replaced by another revised plan (under section 54 or 55) or the plan is cancelled (see for
example, section 57, 58 and 59).
Item 13 - Section 56
Item 13 repeals section 56 and replaces it with a new section that gives effect to subsection
52(3) which specifies when a maritime security plan is in force.
Clause 56 Cancelling maritime security plans
A maritime security plan for a maritime industry participant is cancelled 5 years after it comes
into force, if it has not already ceased to be in force during that period.
Plans are to be cancelled after 5 years to ensure that the plan that is in force is current, by
requiring an updated plan to be submitted to replace the cancelled one.
The note under clause 56 clarifies the meaning of subsection 52(3) stating that a plan ceases
to be in force if it is replaced (see sections 54 and 55) or is cancelled (see, for example,
sections 57, 58 and 59).
Item 14 - Paragraph 66(1)(c)
Item 14 repeals the existing paragraph 66(1)(c) that requires a ship security plan to include the
contact details for the ship's security officer. The new paragraph replaces the requirement to
include contact details with the requirement for the participant to designate by name or by
reference to a position, all security officers responsible for implementing or maintaining the
ship security plan. This provision is similar to requirements in regulations 1.10 to 1.34 that
require the nomination of security officers, but the requirement in the regulations doesn't
relate directly to security plans. Since international law, specifically the International Ship
and Port Facility Security Code, requires the designation of various security officers, the Act
makes provision for reference to security officers in security plans.
By removing the reference to `contact details' in the paragraph, a participant will not be
required to vary the ship security plan in accordance with Item 20 (which inserts a new
section 71A that allows a ship operator to vary a ship security plan) when, for example, a
security officer's mobile phone number has changed. Regulation 4.30 provide for the form
and manner of submission of a security officer's contact details as a separate document to the
security plan. This facilitates the updating of these details when required without varying the
security plan.
Item 15 - Division 5 of Part 4 (heading)
Item 15 repeals the heading of Division 5 of Part 4 and replaces it with a new heading to
reflect the amendment proposed in Item 20 below that a minor variation may be made to a
plan without submitting a revised plan.. The new heading now reads, "Division 5 -
Approving, varying, revising and cancelling ship security plans".
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Item 16 - Section 69
Item 16 repeals section 69 and replaces it with a new section which clarifies the process by
which a ship operator for a regulated Australian ship may request the Secretary to approve a
ship security plan.
Clause 69 Providing ship security plans for approval
Subclause 69(1) provides that if the ship operator requests that the Secretary approve a ship
security plan, the operator should give the Secretary a written notice requesting that the
Secretary approve the accompanied ship security plan.
Subclause 69(2) provides that the written notice must be accompanied by a copy of the plan.
The written notice requirement formalises the plan approval process and clarifies that the ship
operator is requesting that the Secretary approve the ship security plan.
Item 17 - Paragraph 70(4)(b)
Item 17 is a consequential amendment following the amendments made in Item 18 below.
Item 18 - At the end of section 70 (after the note)
Item 18 inserts a new provision that enables the Secretary to request further information from
the ship operator during the plan approval period. This period is referred to as the
"consideration period".
Subclause 70(5) provides that the Secretary may, by written notice given to the ship operator
within the consideration period, request the operator to give the Secretary specified
information relevant to the approval of the plan. The subclause enables the Secretary to seek
further information or clarification on material submitted by the ship operator, which the
Secretary requires before being satisfied that the ship security plan can be approved.
Subclause 70(6) provides that the written notice given to the ship operator must specify a
period no longer than 45 days within which the information that the Secretary has requested
must be given to the Secretary.
Subclause 70(7) provides a definition of the "consideration period". The consideration period
for the Secretary to approve a ship security plan is the period of 60 days commencing on the
day on which the Secretary receives the security plan. This 60 day period can be extended if
the Secretary requests further information from the ship operator, as outlined in subclause
70(5) above. The period is extended by the number of days that the participant is given to
provide the requested information under subclause 70(5), or if the participant provides the
information in a shorter timeframe the number of days the participant took to respond..
The note at the end of Item 18 inserts the following heading to subsection 70(4), "Failure to
approve plan within consideration period".
Item 19 - Paragraph 71(3)(a)
Item 19 makes a consequential amendment to reflect the amendments made in items 21 and
24 below.
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Item 20 - After section 71
Item 20 amends Division 5 of Part 4 by adding clause 71A which enables the ship operator
for a regulated Australian ship to make changes to the ship security plan that is in force,
without submitting a revised plan. Any proposed variations to an existing plan are to be set
out in a written notice given to the Secretary; the plan is not required to be submitted in a
request for variation by the ship operator. A variation to a ship security plan will not affect the
5 year life of an existing plan that is in force. The clause aims to introduce a simpler process
for making minor changes to security plans.
Clause 71A Participants may submit variations to ship security plans
Subclause 71A(1) provides that a ship operator for a regulated Australian ship may by written
notice to the Secretary request the Secretary to vary a ship security plan that is in force.
Subclause 71A(2) provides that the ship operator must set out the proposed variation in the
notice. The ship operator will not be required to submit the entire existing plan with the
variations proposed.
Subclause 71A(3) provides that if the Secretary is satisfied that the plan, as varied, would
continue to adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary must
approve the variation and give the ship operator written notice of the approval.
Subclause 71A(4) provides that if the Secretary is not satisfied that the plan, as varied, would
adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary must refuse to
approve the variation and give the ship operator written notice of the refusal including reasons
for the refusal.
Subclause 71A(5) provides that in determining whether the plan, as varied, would adequately
address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary may take account of
existing circumstances as they relate to maritime transport, and offshore facility, security. The
test for approving, or refusing to approve, the variation is the same as for a revised plan, and
the nature of the variation will determine the level of scrutiny needed to be given to the plan
as a whole in order for the Secretary to approve, or refuse to approve, the variation.
Subclause 71A(6) provides that if the Secretary does not approve, or refuses to approve, the
variation proposed by the ship operator within the consideration period, then the Secretary is
taken to have refused to approve the variation.
The note under subclause 71A(6) enables the ship operator to apply to the Administrative
Appeals Tribunal for a review of a decision to refuse to approve a variation under subclause
(4) or (6), in accordance with section 201 (see Item 44 below).
Subclause 71A(7) provides that the Secretary may, by written notice given to the ship
operator within the consideration period, request the ship operator to give the Secretary
specified information relevant to the approval of the variation. The subclause enables the
Secretary to seek further information or clarification on material submitted by the ship
operator, which the Secretary requires before being satisfied that the variation can be
approved.
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Subclause 71A(8) provides that the written notice given to the ship operator must specify a
period of up to 45 days within which the information that the Secretary has requested must be
given to the Secretary.
Subclause 71A(9) provides a definition of the "consideration period". The consideration
period for the Secretary to approve the variation is the period of 60 days commencing on the
day on which the Secretary receives the notice that sets out the proposed variation. This 60
day period can extended if the Secretary requests further information from the ship operator,
as outlined in subclause 71A(7) above. The period is extended by the number of days that the
participant is given to provide the requested information under subclause 51A(8), or if the
participant provides the information in a shorter timeframe the number of days the participant
took to respond
Item 21 - Section 73
Item 21 repeals the section and replaces it with a new section 73.
Clause 73 Ship operator may revise ship security plans
Subclause 73(1) provides that merely giving a copy of a ship security plan to the Secretary
does not, of itself, constitute giving the Secretary a revised plan to approve. The subclause
clarifies that if a ship operator has given the Secretary a ship security plan, and the ship
operator requests the Secretary to approve another ship security plan (not the existing plan
that is currently in force), then the ship operator should give written notice to the Secretary,
requesting the Secretary to approve another ship security plan for the ship (the revised plan).
Subclause 73(2) provides that the notice must be accompanied by a copy of the revised plan.
Subclause 73(3) provides the machinery that allows a revised plan to be approved under
section 70, and to come into force under section 71 in place of the old plan. The subclause
provides that if the request is made in accordance with clause 73 (that is, a ship operator gives
the Secretary written notice that is accompanied by a copy of the revised plan, requesting the
Secretary to approve the revised plan), then the Secretary must approve the revised plan in
accordance with the requirements set out in section 70, and the approved revised plan comes
into force in accordance with the requirements set out in section 71.
Subclause 73(4) provides that if the revised plan comes into force, it replaces any other plan
for the ship in force at that time, and will remain in force until it is cancelled after 5 years in
accordance with Item 25 below, or unless it is replaced by another revised plan (under section
73 or 74) or the plan is cancelled (see for example, section 76, 77 and 78).
Item 22 - Subsection 74(1)
Item 22 is a consequential amendment to reflect the amendment made in subclause 73(1) in
Item 21 above.
Item 23 - After subsection 74(2)
The Secretary may direct a ship operator to revise a ship security plan in accordance with the
requirements in section 74. Item 23 inserts subclause 74(2A) that provides if a ship operator
gives the Secretary the revised plan within the specified period, or within any further period
allowed by the Secretary, sections 70 and 71 apply in relation to the revised plan. It provides
the machinery to allow a revised plan to be approved under section 70, to come into force
under section 71 and to replace the old plan. This means that the Secretary must approve the
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revised plan in accordance with the requirements set out in section 70, and the approved
revised plan comes into force in accordance with the requirements set out in section 71.
Item 24 - At the end of section 74
Item 24 inserts subclause 74(4) and provides that if the revised plan comes into force, it
replaces any other plan for the ship in force at that time. It remains in force until it is
cancelled after 5 years in accordance with the amendment in Item 25 below, or unless it is
replaced by another revised plan (under section 73 or 74) or the plan is cancelled (see for
example, section 76, 77 and 78).
Item 25 - Section 75
A ship security plan is cancelled 5 years after it comes into force, if it has not already ceased
to be in force during that period.
Plans are to be cancelled after 5 years to ensure that the plan that is in force is current, by
requiring an updated plan to be submitted to replace the cancelled one.
Item 26 - Paragraph 100G(1)(c)
Item 26 repeals the existing paragraph 100G(1)(c) that requires an offshore security plan to
include the contact details for the participant's security officer. The new paragraph replaces
the requirement to include contact details with the requirement for the participant to designate
by name or by reference to a position, all security officers responsible for implementing or
maintaining the offshore security plan. This provision standardises the procedure for
nominating security officers with proposed paragraph 47(1)(c) in Item 1 above, and paragraph
66(1)(c) in Item 14 above.
By removing the reference to `contact details' in the paragraph, a participant will not be
required to vary the offshore security plan in accordance with Item 33 (which inserts a new
section 100LA that allows an offshore industry participant to vary an offshore security plan)
when, for example, a security officer's mobile phone number has changed.
Item 27 - Subsection 100I(2)
There are circumstances in which the Secretary establishes offshore security zones in
accordance with subsection 113A(1) following proposals made to the Secretary in an offshore
security plan. Item 27 repeals subsection 100I(2) and replaces it with a new subsection that
allows for circumstances where offshore security zones have not yet been established by the
Secretary. Subclause 100I(2) requires that an offshore security plan must be accompanied by
certain information, depending on the status of the offshore security zones in consideration:
i. information on the location of the facility; and
ii. if the Secretary has not established any offshore security zones under subsection
113A(1) within or around the facility, then the participant's offshore security plan
must be accompanied by information on each of the zones that are proposed by the
participant to be established within or around the facility (subclause 100I(2)(a));
iii. if the Secretary has established any offshore security zones under subsection
113A(1) within or around the facility, then the participant's offshore security plan
must be accompanied information on each established zone covered by the plan
(subclause 100I(2)(b)); and
iv. if the participant is proposing changes to any offshore security zones established
within or around the facility, then the participant's offshore security zone must be
accompanied by information on the proposed changes (subclause 100I(2)(c)).
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Item 28 - Division 5 of Part 5A (heading)
Item 28 repeals the heading of Division 5 of Part 5A and replaces it with a new heading to
reflect the amendment proposed in Item 33 below, that a minor variation may be made to a
plan without submitting a revised plan. The new heading now reads, "Division 5 -
Approving, varying, revising and cancelling offshore security plans".
Item 29 - Section 100J
Item 29 repeals section 100J and replaces it with a new section which clarifies the process by
which an offshore industry participant may request the Secretary to approve an offshore
security plan.
Clause 100J Providing offshore security plans for approval
Subclause 100J(1) provides that if the participant requests that the Secretary approve an
offshore security plan, the participant should give the Secretary a written notice requesting
that the Secretary approve the accompanied offshore security plan.
Subclause 100J(2) provides that the written notice must be accompanied by a copy of the
plan. The written notice requirement formalises the plan approval process and clarifies that
the participant is requesting that the Secretary approve the offshore security plan.
Item 30 - Paragraph 100K(4)(b)
Item 30 is a consequential amendment following the amendments made in Item 31 below.
Item 31 - At the end of section 100K (after the note)
Item 31 inserts a new provision that enables the Secretary to request further information from
an offshore industry participant during the plan approval period. This period is referred to as
the "consideration period".
Subclause 100K(5) provides that the Secretary may, by written notice given to the participant
within the consideration period, request the participant to give the Secretary specified
information relevant to the approval of the plan. It enables the Secretary to seek further
information or clarification on material submitted by the participant, which the Secretary
requires before being satisfied that the offshore security plan can be approved.
Subclause 100K(6) provides that the written notice given to the participant must specify a
reasonable period within which the information that the Secretary has requested must be
given to the Secretary.
Subclause 100K(7) provides a definition of the "consideration period". The consideration
period for the Secretary to approve an offshore security plan is the period of 90 days
commencing on the day on which the Secretary receives the security plan. This 90 day period
can be extended if the Secretary requests further information from the participant, as outlined
in subclause 100K(5) above. The period is extended by the number of days that the participant
is given to provide the requested information under subclause 100K(6), or if the participant
provides the information in a shorter timeframe the number of days the participant took to
respond.
The note at the end of Item 31 inserts the following heading to subsection 100K(4), "Failure
to approve plan within consideration period".
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Item 32 - Paragraph 100L(3)(a)
Item 32 makes a consequential amendment to reflect the amendments made in items 34 and
37 below.
Item 33 - After section 100L
Item 33 amends Division 5 of Part 5A by adding a new provision. The provision enables an
offshore industry participant to make changes to the offshore security plan that is in force,
without submitting a revised plan. Any proposed variations to an existing plan are to be set
out in a written notice given to the Secretary; the plan is not required to be submitted in a
request for variation by the participant. A variation to an offshore security plan will not affect
the 5 year life of an existing plan that is in force. The clause aims to introduce a simpler
process for making minor changes to security plans.
Clause 100LA Offshore industry participant may submit variations to offshore security
plans
Subclause 100LA(1) provides that an offshore industry participant may by written notice to
the Secretary request the Secretary to vary an offshore security plan that is in force.
Subclause 100LA(2) provides that the participant must set out the proposed variation in the
notice. The participant will not be required to submit the entire existing plan with the
variations proposed.
Subclause 100LA(3) provides that a variation of an offshore security plan that affects offshore
security zone boundaries must be accompanied by certain maps to illustrate the affected area.
Note that there is no provision for establishing a security zone if one doesn't already exist as
this would be a change that would warrant undergoing the existing full plan revision process
Subclause 100LA(4) provides that if the Secretary is satisfied that the plan, as varied, would
continue to adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary must
approve the variation and give the participant written notice of the approval.
Subclause 100LA(5) provides that if the Secretary is not satisfied that the plan, as varied,
would adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary must
refuse to approve the variation and give the participant written notice of the refusal including
reasons for the refusal.
Subclause 100LA(6) provides that in determining whether the plan, as varied, would
adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4, the Secretary may take
account of existing circumstances as they relate to the security of maritime transport and
offshore facilities. The test for approving, or refusing to approve, the variation is the same as
for a revised plan, and the nature of the variation will determine the level of scrutiny needed
to be given to the plan as a whole in order for the Secretary to approve, or refuse to approve,
the variation.
Subclause 100LA(7) provides that if the Secretary does not approve, or refuses to approve,
the variation proposed by the offshore industry participant within the consideration period,
then the Secretary is taken to have refused to approve the variation.
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The note under subclause 100LA(7) enables the offshore industry participant to apply to the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of a decision to refuse to approve a variation
under subclause (5) or (7), in accordance with section 201 (see Item 44 below).
Subclause 100LA(8) provides that the Secretary may, by written notice given to the
participant within the consideration period, request the participant to give the Secretary
specified information relevant to the approval of the variation. The provision enables the
Secretary to seek further information or clarification on material submitted by the participant,
which the Secretary requires before being satisfied that the variation can be approved.
Subclause 100LA(9) provides that the written notice given to the participant must specify a
period of up to 45 days within which the information that the Secretary has requested must be
given to the Secretary.
Subclause 100LA(10) provides a definition of the "consideration period". The consideration
period for the Secretary to approve the variation is the period of 60 days commencing on the
day on which the Secretary receives the notice that sets out the proposed variation. This 60
day period can extended if the Secretary requests further information from the participant, as
outlined in subclause 100LA(8) above. The period is extended by the number of days that the
participant is given to provide the requested information under subclause 100LA(9), or if the
participant provides the information in a shorter timeframe the number of days the participant
took to respond.
Item 34 - Section 100N
Item 34 repeals the section and replaces it with a new section 100N.
Clause 100N Participants may revise offshore security plans
Subclause 100N(1) provides that merely giving a copy of an offshore security plan to the
Secretary does not, of itself, constitute giving the Secretary a revised plan to approve. The
subclause clarifies that if a participant has given the Secretary an offshore security plan, and
the participant requests the Secretary to approve another offshore security plan (not the
existing plan that is currently in force), then the participant should give written notice to the
Secretary, requesting the Secretary to approve another offshore security plan (the revised
plan).
Subclause 100N(2) provides that the notice must be accompanied by a copy of the revised
plan.
Subclause 100N(3) provides the machinery that allows a revised plan to be approved under
section 100K, and to come into force under section 100L in place of the old plan. It provides
that if the request is made in accordance with clause 100N (that is, a participant gives the
Secretary written notice that is accompanied by a copy of the revised plan, requesting the
Secretary to approve the revised plan), then the Secretary must approve the revised plan in
accordance with the requirements set out in section 100K, and the approved revised plan
comes into force in accordance with the requirements set out in section 100L.
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Subclause 100N(4) provides that if the revised plan comes into force, it replaces any other
plan in force at that time, and will remain in force until it is cancelled after 5 years in
accordance with Item 38 below, or unless it is replaced by another revised plan (under section
100N or 100O) or the plan is cancelled (see for example, sections 100Q, 100R, 100S and
100T).
Item 35 - Subsection 100O(1)
Item 35 is a consequential amendment to reflect the amendment made in subclause 100N(1)
in Item 34 above.
Item 36 - After subsection 100O(2)
The Secretary may direct a participant to revise an offshore security plan in accordance with
the requirements in section 100O. Item 36 inserts subclause 100O(2A) that provides if a
participant gives the Secretary the revised plan within the specified period, or within any
further period allowed by the Secretary, sections 100K and 100L apply in relation to the
revised plan. The subsection provides the machinery to allow a revised plan to be approved
under section 100K, to come into force under section 100L and to replace the old plan. This
means that the Secretary must approve the revised plan in accordance with the requirements
set out in section 100K, and the approved revised plan comes into force in accordance with
the requirements set out in section 100L.
Item 37 - At the end of section 100O
Item 37 inserts subclause 100O(4) and provides that if the revised plan comes into force, it
replaces any other plan in force at that time. It will remain in force until it is cancelled after 5
years in accordance with the amendment in Item 38 below, or unless it is replaced by another
revised plan (under section 100N or 100O) or the plan is cancelled (see for example, sections
100Q, 100R, 100S and 100T).
Item 38 - Clause 100P
A maritime security plan for a maritime industry participant is cancelled 5 years after it comes
into force, if it has not already ceased to be in force during that period.
Plans are to be cancelled after 5 years to ensure that the plan that is in force is current, by
requiring an updated plan to be submitted to replace the cancelled one.
Item 39 - After subsection 102(2)
The Secretary establishes port security zones following proposals made to the Secretary in a
maritime security plan. Item 39 inserts subclause 102(2A) to provide that if the Secretary has
given a notice to a maritime industry participant approving a maritime security plan under
paragraph 51(1)(b), and that security plan is accompanied by a map showing the port security
zones proposed to be established, the Secretary is taken to have given the port operator a
notice establishing the port security zones as proposed in the plan.
Item 40 - After subsection 113A(2)
The Secretary establishes offshore security zones following proposals made to in an offshore
security plan or in a notice requesting a plan variation. Item 40 inserts subclauses 113A(2A)
to provide that if the Secretary has given a notice to an offshore industry participant
approving an offshore security plan under paragraph 100K(1)(b), and that security plan is
accompanied by information on the offshore security zones proposed to be established within
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or around the facility, the Secretary is taken to have given the offshore facility operator a
notice establishing the offshore security zones as proposed in the plan.
Item 40 also inserts subclause 113A(2B) to provide that if the Secretary has given a notice to
an offshore industry participant approving a plan variation under paragraph 100LA(4)(b), and
the notice requesting the variation is accompanied by information on the offshore security
zones proposed to be established within or around the facility, the Secretary is taken to have
given the offshore facility operator a notice establishing the offshore security zones as
proposed in the information accompanying the notice to the Secretary.
Item 41 - After paragraph 201(a)
Item 41 inserts a new paragraph 201(aa) as a consequential amendment to items 8, 20 and 33
above. A maritime industry participant may apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for
a review of a decision by the Secretary to refuse to approve a variation to a maritime security
plan under subclause 52A(4) or (6) in Item 8 above, a ship security plan under subclause
71A(4) or (6) in Item 20 above, or an offshore security plan under subclause 100LA(4) or (6)
in Item 33 above.
Part 2 - Application
Item 42 - Application
Item 42 sets out in detail the commencement of certain provisions as they apply to maritime,
ship and offshore security plans.
1. The amendments made by items 1, 2, 5 and 6 apply to a maritime security plan for a
maritime industry participant given to the Secretary under section 50, 54 or 55 after the
commencement of this item.
2. The amendments made by items 14, 17 and 18 apply to a ship security plan for a regulated
Australian ship given to the Secretary under section 69, 73 or 74 after the commencement
of this item.
3. The amendments made by items 26, 27, 30 and 31 apply to an offshore security plan for
an offshore industry participant given to the Secretary under section 100J, 100N or 100O
after the commencement of this item.
4. The amendments made by item 39 applies to a maritime security plan in relation to which
a notice is given approving the plan under paragraph 51(1)(b) after the commencement of
this item.
5. The amendment made by item 40 applies to an offshore security plan in relation to which
a notice is given approving the plan under paragraph 100K(1)(b) after the commencement
of this item.
6. The amendment made by item 41 applies in relation to a maritime transport security
incident that occurs after the commencement of this item.
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Schedule 2 - Technical amendments relating to legislative instruments
Air Navigation Act 1920
Item 1 - Subsection 15A(3)
The removal of the words `by writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. The determination made by the Secretary under this provision is a legislative
instrument and would be subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative
instruments on the Federal Register of Legislative Instrument (`FRLI').
Item 2 - Subsection 15A(8)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA. This item also makes it clear that a determination
under this provision is a legislative instrument.
Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative
instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. This
provision is exempt from sunsetting as it is included in the table in subsection 54(2) of the
LIA. The amendment to this provision, to explicitly state that Part 6 of the LIA does not
apply, is merely clarificatory of the existing status of the instrument.
Airports Act 1996
Item 3 - Section 191
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that a determination under this provision is a legislative
instrument. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for registration on
FRLI.
Item 4 - Subsection 198(2)
This item provides that a declaration by the Minister under this provision is made by
legislative instrument. As the declaration is a legislative instrument, there is a requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 5 - After subsection 198(2)
For this particular legislative instrument it was considered that there would be value in
retaining the requirement of gazettal. Therefore this provision has been inserted to specify that
publication in the Gazette is required in addition to registration.
Item 6 - Subsection 198(4)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 7 - Subsection 201(2)
The removal of the word `written' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA.
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This item also makes it clear that a scheme formulated by the Minister under this provision is
a legislative instrument. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 8 - Subsection 201(4)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988
Item 9 - Section 32
This item is a technical amendment to remove references to the Statutory Rules Publication
Act 1903 which has been repealed.
Item 10 - Subsection 35(2)
The removal of the words `by written instrument' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that a disallowance of an enactment by the Governor-General
under this provision is a legislative instrument. All legislative instruments are subject to the
requirement for registration on FRLI.
Item 11 - Subsection 35(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Australian Capital Territory Tax (Transfers of Marketable Securities) Act 1986
Item 12 - Subsection 7(1)
This item is a technical amendment and removes the numbering of this sub-paragraph because
it will remain the only paragraph within section 7.
Item 13 - Subsection 7(2)
This item removes the requirement that references to a date specified in subsection 48(1)(b) of
the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, be applied to decisions under section 7 as including
references to a time. The requirement is no longer needed as section 12 of the LIA which
succeeds paragraph 47(1)(b) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, provides for references to
time as well as dates.
Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
Item 14 - Subsection 107(1)
This item provides that a determination by the Secretary under this provision is made by
legislative instrument. As the determination is a legislative instrument, there is a requirement
for registration on FRLI.
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Item 15 - Subsection 107(2)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991
Item 16 - Section 9A
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that a determination under this provision is a legislative
instrument. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for registration on FRLI.
Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative
instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA.
Determinations under section 9A are exempt from sunsetting as they are included in the table
in subsection 54(2) of the LIA. The amendment to this provision, to explicitly state that Part 6
of the LIA does not apply, is merely clarificatory of the existing status of the instrument.
Civil Aviation Act 1988
Item 17 - Subsection 98(4A)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. The Civil Aviation Orders made by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under this
provision are legislative instruments and are subject to the requirement for registration of all
legislative instruments on FRLI.
Item 18 - Subsection 98(4A)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 19 - After subsection 98(4A)
This item makes it clear that an order under this provision is a legislative instrument. All
legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for registration on FRLI.
This item also clarifies the status of subordinate instruments mentioned in section 98 that are
already not subject to sunsetting. Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting or automatic
ceasing of all non-exempt legislative instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are provided for
by section 54 of the LIA. These subordinate instruments are exempt from sunsetting as they
are included in the table in subsection 54(2) of the LIA. The amendment to this provision, to
explicitly state that Part 6 of the LIA does not apply, is merely clarificatory of the existing
status of the instrument.
Item 20 - Subsection 98(5)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
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This item also makes it clear that an order under this provision is a legislative instrument. All
legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for registration on FRLI.
Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative
instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. These
subordinate instruments are exempt from sunsetting as they are included in the table in
subsection 54(2) of the LIA. The amendment to this provision, to explicitly state that Part 6 of
the LIA does not apply, is merely clarificatory of the existing status of the instrument.
Item 21 - Subsection 98(5A)
The removal of the word `written' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA. The instruments issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under this provision are
legislative instruments and are subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative
instruments on FRLI.
Item 22 - Subsection 98(5B)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that an instrument issued under subsection 98(5A) is a
legislative instrument. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative
instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. Instruments
issued under subsection 98(5A) are exempt from sunsetting as they are included in the table in
subsection 54(2) of the LIA. The amendment to this provision, to explicitly state that Part 6 of
the LIA does not apply, is merely clarificatory of the existing status of the instrument.
International Air Services Commission Act 1992
Item 23 - Subsection 11(1)
The removal of the words `instrument in writing' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that policy statements formulated by the Minister under this
provision are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement
for registration on FRLI.
Item 24 - Subsection 11(5)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 25 - Subsection 54(2)
The removal of the words `instrument in writing' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
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This item also makes it clear that declarations made by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 26 - Subsection 54(6)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 27 - Subsection 54A(2)
The removal of the words `declare in writing' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that declarations made by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 28 - Subsection 54A(5)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 29 - Subsection 54B(2)
The removal of the words `instrument in writing' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that declarations made by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 30 - Subsection 54B(5)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Interstate Road Transport Act 1985
Item 31 - Section 34
The removal of the words `by order in writing' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that declarations made by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 32 - Section 35
This item is a technical amendment to remove references to the Statutory Rules Publication
Act 1903 which has been repealed.
This item also removes references to section 48, 48(A), 48(B), 4, 49A and 50 of the Acts
Interpretation Act 1901.
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Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995
Item 33 - Subsection 6(1)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. The national principles formulated by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments and are subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative
instruments on FRLI.
Item 34 - Subsection 6(4)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. The national principles as varied or revoked by the Minister are legislative
instruments and are subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative instruments on
FRLI.
Item 35 - Subsection 6(6)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that a national principle under this provision is a legislative
instrument. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for registration on FRLI.
Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative
instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. National
principles and variations and revocations of national principles under subsection 6(1) and
subsection 6(4) are exempt from sunsetting as they fall within the exemption provided by
54(1) of the LIA. The amendment to this provision, to explicitly state that Part 6 of the LIA
does not apply, is merely clarificatory of the existing status of the instrument. .
Section 42 in Part 5 of the LIA provides for disallowance of legislative instruments. National
principles and variations and revocations of national principles under subsection 6(1) and
subsection 6(4) are exempt from disallowance because of subsection 44(1) of the LIA. The
amendment to this provision, to explicitly state that section 42 does not apply, is merely
clarificatory of the existing status of the instrument.
Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
Item 36 - Subsection 182(1)
This item provides that a determination by the Secretary under this provision is made by
legislative instrument. As the determination is a legislative instrument, there is a requirement
for registration on FRLI.
Item 37 - Subsection 182(2)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
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Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989
Item 38 - Subsection 5B(1)
The removal of the words `determine in writing' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 39 - Subsection 5B(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 40 - Subsection 5B(4)
This item has been added to clarify that declarations under subsection 5B(2) are not
legislative instruments but the requirements of notice by publication in the Gazette have been
retained.
Item 41 - Subsection 7(1)
The removal of the words `The Minister may determine, in writing' is intended to create
consistency with the language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 42 - At the end of subsection 7(1)
This item introduces a note to clarify the existing status of determinations made by the
Minister under subsection 7(1) as not being subject to sunsetting. Part 6 of the LIA provides
for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative instruments. Exemptions to
sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. These determinations are exempt from
sunsetting as they are included in the table in subsection 54(2) of the LIA.
Item 43 - Subsection 7(2)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 44 - Subsection 7A(1)
This item is a technical amendment and removes the numbering of this sub-paragraph as it
will remain the only paragraph within section 7A.
Item 45 - Paragraph 7A(1)(a)
This item is a technical amendment and replaced the reference to Standards Association of
Australia with a reference to Standards Australia International Limited. This amendment is
intended to refect the change in name that occurred on 1 July 1999, when Standards
Association of Australia (trading as Standard Australia) became registered as a company
limited by guarantee, and at that time had its name changed to Standards Australia
International Limited.
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Item 46 - Subsection 7A(2)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 47 - Subsection 9(1)
The removal of the words `(T)he Minister may determine, in writing' is intended to create
consistency with the language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 48 - At the end of subsection 9(1)
This item introduces a note to clarify the existing status of determinations made by the
Minister under subsection 9(1) as not being subject to sunsetting. Part 6 of the LIA provides
for sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative instruments. Exemptions to
sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. These determinations are exempt from
sunsetting as they are included in the table in subsection 54(2) of the LIA.
Item 49 - Subsection 9(2)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 50 - Subsection 10(1)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. Determinations made by the Minister under this provision are legislative instruments
and are subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative instruments on FRLI.
Item 51 - Subsection 10(2)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. Determinations made by the Minister under this provision are legislative instruments
and are subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative instruments on FRLI.
Item 52 - Subsection 10(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations under section 10 are a legislative instrument.
All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for registration on FRLI.
Item 53 - Subsection 13B(1)
The removal of the word `writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
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Item 54 - Subsection 13B(4)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 55 - Subsection 13D(2)
The removal of the words `by writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA. Determinations made by the Minister under this provision are legislative instruments
and would be subject to the requirement for registration of all legislative instruments on
FRLI.
Item 56 - Subsection 13D(3)
The removal of the word `writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 57 - Subsection 13D(8)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 58 - Subsection 21B(2)
The removal of the words `writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 59 - Subsection 21B(5)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Navigation Act 1912
Item 60 - Paragraph 138(3)(b)
This item is a technical amendment to remove references to the Statutory Rules Publication
Act 1903 which has been repealed.
Item 61 - Subsection 267ZC(3)
This item is a technical amendment to remove references to section 426 of the Navigation Act
1912 which has been repealed.
Item 62 - Subsection 425(1AA)
This item requires that orders made by the Authority be made by way of legislative
instrument. Legislative instruments are required to be registered on the FRLI and therefore the
orders made by the Authority are subject to the requirement of registration.
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Item 63 - At the end of subsection 425(1AA)
This item introduces a note to clarify the existing status of orders made by the Authority
under subsection 425(1AA) as not being subject to sunsetting. Part 6 of the LIA provides for
sunsetting or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative instruments. Exemptions to
sunsetting are provided for by section 54 of the LIA. These orders are exempt from sunsetting
as they are included in the table in subsection 54(2) of the LIA.
Item 64 - Subsections 425(1A) and (6)
This item removes subsection 425(1A) on the basis that the provision is no longer necessary
because section 12 of the LIA provides for references to time as well as dates.
This item also removes subsection 425(6) so as to remove references to section 46A of the
Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as
provisions dealing with disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 65 - Subsection 425(6A)
This item replaces references to section 49A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, with
references to section 14 of the LIA.
Item 66 - Subsection 425(6A)
This item is a technical amendment to remove references to section 426 of the Navigation Act
1912 which has been repealed.
Item 67 - Subsection 425(7)
This item replaces references to section 49A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, with
references to section 14 of the LIA.
Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
Item 68 - Subsection 34(1)
This item requires that orders made by the Authority be made by way of legislative
instrument. Legislative instrument are required to be registered on FRLI and therefore the
orders are subject to the requirement of registration.
Item 69 - At the end of subsection 34(1)
This item introduced a note to clarify the status of orders made by the Authority under
subsection 34(1) as not being subject to sunsetting. Part 6 of the LIA provides for sunsetting
or automatic ceasing of all non-exempt legislative instruments. Exemptions to sunsetting are
provided for by section 54 of the LIA. These orders are exempt from sunsetting as they are
included in the table in subsection 54(2) of the LIA.
Item 70 - Subsections 34(2) and (7)
This item removes references to sections 46A and 49A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Section 46A provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation and provisions dealing
with disallowance are now contained in the LIA. Section 49A provided that regulations may
not ordinarily provide for a matter by incorporating an external document as in force from
time to time.
Item 71 - Subsections 34(8)
This item replaces references to section 49A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, with
references to section 14 of the LIA.
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Ships (Capital Grants) Act 1987
Item 72 - Subsection 18(8)
The removal of the word `writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 73 - Subsection 18(9)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995
Item 74 - Subsection 15(1)
This item is a technical amendment to reflect the amendment to subsection 15(2). Subsection
15(2) requires that instead of by notice published in the Gazette, the Minister is to specify
types of aircrafts by legislative instrument.
Item 75 - Subsection 15(2)
This item replaces the requirement of a notification by publication in the Gazette with a
requirement that a legislative instrument be made when the Minister specifies types of
aircrafts under this subsection. Legislative instrument are required to be registered on FRLI
and therefore this item replaces the requirement of gazettal with a requirement of registration.
Item 76 - Subsection 15(5)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 77 - Subsection 15(6)
This item is a technical amendment to reflect the amendment to subsection 15(2). Subsection
15(2) requires that instead of by notice published in the Gazette, the Minister is to specify
types of aircrafts by legislative instrument.
Item 78 - Subsection 15(7)
This item is a technical amendment to reflect the amendment to subsection 15(2). Subsection
15(2) requires that instead of by notice published in the Gazette, the Minister is to specify
types of aircrafts by legislative instrument.
Item 79 - Subsection 20(5)
This item is a technical amendment to remove references to subsection (6) and (7) because of
the proposed repeal of subsection (6) and the duplication of subsection (7) with paragraph
1(a) of the schedule.
The removal of the words `The Minister must, in writing' is intended to create consistency
with the language of the LIA.
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This item also makes it clear that guidelines made by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 80 - Subsection 20(6)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 81 - Paragraph 1(a) of the Schedule
This item is a technical amendment to reflect the amendment to subsection 15(2). Subsection
15(2) requires that instead of by notice published in the Gazette, the Minister is to specify
types of aircrafts by legislative instrument.
Item 82 - Clause 7 of the Schedule
This item is a technical amendment to reflect the amendments to subsection 15(2) and 20(5).
15(2) requires that instead of by notice published in the Gazette, the Minister is to specify
types of aircrafts by legislative instrument and subsection 20(5) would require that guidelines
are made by legislative instrument.
Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997
Item 83 - Subsection 7(1)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 84 - Subsection 7(2)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 85 - Subsection 36(1)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 86 - Subsection 36(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
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Item 87 - Subsection 40(2)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 88 - Subsection 40(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 89 - Subsection 44(2)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 90 - Subsection 44(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 91 - Subsection 50(1)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 92 - Subsection 50(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 93 - Subsection 54(2)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 94 - Subsection 54(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
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Item 95 - Subsection 58(2)
The removal of the words `in writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of
the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 96 - Subsection 58(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Trade Practices Act 1974
Item 97 - Subsection 10.02A(1)
The removal of the word `writing' is intended to create consistency with the language of the
LIA.
This item also makes it clear that declarations made by the Minister under this provision are
legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 98 - Subsection 10.02A(6)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Item 99 - Subsections 10.03(1), (2), (2A), (2B) and (5)
This item requires that declarations made under subsections 10.03(1), (2), (2A) and (2B) and
guidelines made under subsections 10.03(5) by the Minister be made by way of legislative
instrument. Legislative instrument are required to be registered on FRLI and therefore the
orders are subject to the requirement of registration.
Item 100 - Subsection 10.03(7)
This subsection is being repealed as the requirement that the declarations be legislative
instruments, which are disallowable, is now provided for in subsections 10.03(1), (2), (2A)
(2B) and (5) as amended.
Item 101 - Subsection 10.72A(1)
The removal of the words `make a written order' is intended to create consistency with the
language of the LIA.
This item also makes it clear that determinations made by the Minister under this provision
are legislative instruments. All legislative instruments are subject to the requirement for
registration on FRLI.
Item 102 - Subsection 10.72A(1) (note)
This item replaces references to section 46(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, with
references to section 13(3) of the LIA.
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Item 103 - Subsection 10.72A(3)
This item removes references to section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which
provided for the disallowance of delegated legislation, as provisions dealing with
disallowance are now contained in the LIA.
Schedule 3 - Amendment of the Customs Act 1901
Customs Act 1901
Item 1 - Paragraphs 15(1A)(a) and (b)
The reference to the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 in paragraphs 15(1A)(a) and (b)
were not updated when the short title of the Act changed in 2005. Item 1 provides an update
to those references so that the relevant paragraphs refer to the "Maritime Transport and
Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003"
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