Statute Law Revision Act 1973

No. 216 of 1973

AN ACT

For the purposes of Statute Law Revision.

[Assented to 19 December 1973]

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives of Australia, as follows:—

Short title.

1. This Act may be cited as the Statute Law Revision Act 1973.

Commencement.

2. This Act shall come into operation on 31 December 1973.

Amendment of Acts.

3. The Acts specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 are amended as respectively specified in column 2 of that Schedule.

Citation of amended Acts.

4. An Act specified in column 1 of Schedule 2, as amended by this Act, may be cited in the manner specified in column 2 of that Schedule opposite to the reference to that Act in column 1.

Repeal of Acts.

5. The Acts specified in Schedule 3 are repealed.

Repeal of Tax Acts.

6. (1) Subject to this section, the Acts specified in Schedule 4 are repealed.

(2) The repeal of an Act by this section does not operate so as to repeal an Act incorporated with the repealed Act.

(3) An Act incorporated with an Act repealed by this section applies in relation to the tax that was imposed by the repealed Act as if the repealed Act were still in force.

Repeal of certain Acts that amend other Acts.

7. (1) The Acts specified in Schedule 5 are repealed.

(2) The repeal of an Act by this section does not affect the operation of—

(a) any amendment of another Act made by the repealed Act; or

(b) any provision for the citation of that other Act as amended by the repealed Act.

Amendment of Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966.

8. (1) Section 5 of the Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966 is repealed.

(2) The Third Schedule to the Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966 is repealed.

(3) An act or thing that, by an Act specified in Part III of the Third Schedule to the Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966, was made, or was to be deemed to be, lawful, valid or effectual shall, to the extent to which it was so made, or was so to be deemed to be, lawful, valid or effectual, continue to be, or to be deemed to be, lawful, valid or effectual.

(4) Section 6 of the Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966 is repealed but an Act incorporated with an Act repealed by that section applies in relation to the tax that was imposed by the repealed Act as if the repealed Act were still in force.

(5) The Fourth Schedule to the Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966 is repealed.

(6) The Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1966, as amended by this section, may be cited as the Statute Law Revision Act 1950–1973.

Saving.

9. (1) An act or thing that, by an Act or portion of an Act repealed or omitted by this Act, was made, or was to be deemed to be, lawful, valid or effectual shall, to the extent to which it was so made, or was so to be deemed to be, lawful, valid or effectual, continue to be, or to be deemed to be, lawful, valid or effectual.

(2) Notwithstanding the amendments of the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953–1965 effected by this Act the person referred to in sub-section 5(5) of the Royal Australian Air Force

Veterans’ Residences Act 1953–1965 who held office as a member of the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to hold that office subject to the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953–1973 as if he had been appointed under section 5 of the last-mentioned Act.

Operation of Acts Interpretation Act.

10. Nothing in this Act limits the application of section 8 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901–1973.

Effect of repeals.

11. Where this Act provides that an Act is repealed and portion of the second-mentioned Act has previously been repealed, the repeal effected by this Act is of so much of the second-mentioned Act as has not previously been repealed.

SCHEDULE 1 Section 3

Amendment of Acts

Act	Extent of Amendment
Aboriginal Enterprises (Assistance) Act 1968	Section 10— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Acts Interpretation Act 1901–1966, as amended by the Acts Interpretation Act 1973	Section 2a— Repeal. Section 17— Omit from paragraph (p) “governed”, insert “administered”. Section 18— Omit from paragraph (a) “Ireland”, insert Northern Ireland”. Section 26— Omit from paragraph (e) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 30— Omit from paragraph (2)(b) “of the Commonwealth”
Acts Interpretation Act 1973..................	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Aged Persons Homes Act 1954–1972, as amended by the Aged Persons Homes Act 1973	Section 1a— Repeal. Section 2— From the definition of “government authority” omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory” From the definition of” local governing body “omit. “of the Commonwealth”. Section 9— Omit from paragraph (1) (a) “, as determined by the Director-General”.
Aged Persons Homes Act 1973................	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Agricultural Tractors Bounty Act 1966–1972, as amended by the Agricultural Tractors Bounty Act 1973	Section 4— Omit from paragraph (b) “a Territory not forming part of Australia”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 6a— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “a Territory not forming part of Australia”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 7— Repeal.
Agricultural Tractors Bounty Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Air Accidents (Australian Government Liability) Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Air Accidents (Commonwealth Liability) Act 1963–1971, as amended by the Air Accidents (Australian Government Liability) Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 7— Omit from paragraph (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 10— Omit from sub-section (2) “Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1971”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”. Omit from sub-section (3) “Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1971”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Air Accidents (Commonwealth Liability) Act 1963–1971, as amended by the Air Accidents (Australian Government Liability) Act 1973—continued	Section 11— Omit from sub-paragraph (1)(a)(i) “Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1971”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”. Section 13— Omit from paragraph (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 15— Omit from sub-section (2) “Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1971”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”. Omit from sub-section (3) “Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1971”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”.
Air Force Act 1923–1965..................	Section 4— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 7— Omit “Commonwealth Naval Forces “(wherever occurring), insert “Naval Forces of Australia”.
Air Navigation Act 1920–1971, as amended by the Air Navigation Act 1973	Section 2— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 3— From the definition of “Australian territory” omit “every Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “every Territory”. Section 16— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 21— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 25— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (6) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (7) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (9) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 26— Omit from paragraph (1)(c) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Omit from paragraph (2)(d) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Section 28— Omit from paragraph (3)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (6) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 29— Omit “30th June, 1961, and after each succeeding 30th June”, insert “30 June in each year”.
Air Navigation Act 1973..................	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Airline Equipment (Loan Guarantee) Act 1968	Section 4— Omit from sub-paragraph (c)(iii) “of the Commonwealth”.
Airline Equipment (Loan Guarantee) Act 1969	Section 4— Omit from sub-paragraph (c)(iii) “of the Commonwealth”.
Airline Equipment (Loan Guarantee) Act 1972	Section 4— Omit from sub-paragraph (c)(iii) “of the Commonwealth”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Airlines Equipment Act 1958.............	Section 3— Repeal. Section 9— Omit from sub-paragraph (d) (iii) “of the Commonwealth”.
Airports (Business Concessions) Act 1959–1966	Section 5— Omit from sub-section (1) “a Territory of the Commonwealth forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an internal Territory”. Omit from sub-section (1) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “a Territory so specified, being a Territory of the Commonwealth forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an internal Territory so specified”. Omit from sub-section (2) “a Territory so specified, being a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory so specified”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 9— Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 12— Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth”.
Airports (Surface Traffic) Act 1960–1966	Section 3— Omit from the definition of” airport “in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Omit from the definition of “authorized person” in sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth” insert “Territory”. Omit from the definition of “the owner” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 4— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 12— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 13— Omit from paragraph (3)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 16— Omit from sub-section (2) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 18— Omit “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring).
Aliens Act 1947–1966, as amended by the Aliens Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Territory”. Section 7— Omit paragraph (1)(a). Omit sub-section (2), insert the following sub-section:— “(2) Sub-section (1) does not apply to an alien who enters Australia if— (a) at the date of that entry, he is a registered alien; or (b) before the date of that entry, an application for his registration under this Act was received under section 7a and the application was not cancelled.”.
Aliens Act 1973....................	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Amendments Incorporation Act 1905–1918	Section 2— After “insertion” in paragraph (1)(c) insert “or addition”. Omit sub-section (3), insert the following sub-section:— “(3) In this Act, ‘words’ includes Part, Division, Subdivision, heading, section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, clause, sub-clause and Schedule.”.
Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement Act 1970–1971	Section 3— Repeal. Section 15— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth” insert “Territory”. Section 17— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c).
Approved Defence Projects Protection Act 1947–1966	Section 3— From the definition of “approved defence project” Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Omit the definition of “Territory of the Commonwealth”.
Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance Act 1933–1938	Section 6— Omit from sub-section (2) “and sections seventeen, seventeen a and seventeen b”.
Atomic Energy Act 1953–1966, as amended by the Atomic Energy Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— From the definition of “Australia” in sub-section (1) omit “of the Commonwealth”. From paragraph (a) of the definition of “Commonwealth officer” in sub-section (1) omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit paragraph (b) of the definition of “Commonwealth officer “in sub-section (1), insert the following paragraph:— “(b) a Commonwealth Police Officer;”. Omit the definition of “constable “in sub-section (1), insert the following definition:— “‘constable’ means a Commonwealth Police Officer or a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory;”. Omit the definition of “peace officer” in sub-section (1). Section 7— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 11— Omit from sub-section (2) “, and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1953 applies as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 17— Omit from paragraph (4) (d) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 21— Omit from paragraph (3) (c) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 22— Omit from sub-section (2) “, and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1953 applies as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 25— Omit from sub-section (1) “Commonwealth”, insert “Reserve”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Atomic Energy Act 1953–1966, as amended by the Atomic Energy Act 1973—continued	Section 26— Omit from sub-section (3) “Commonwealth Bank”, insert “Reserve Bank”. Section 27— Omit from sub-section (1) “Commonwealth”, insert “Reserve”. Section 32— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 34— Omit from paragraph (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 35— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (4) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 38— Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 50— Omit from sub-section (1) “or a peace officer”. Section 52— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 54— Omit “a constable or a peace officer”, insert “or a constable”. Section 61— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (6) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (7) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (9) “of the Commonwealth”.
Atomic Energy Act 1973..........	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Audit Act 1901–1969............	Section 1a— Repeal. Section 2a— Omit from sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (1) “a Territory that does not form part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “Territories of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territories”. Section 5— Omit paragraph (2)(b), insert the following paragraph:— “(b) if he becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his creditors or makes an assignment of his remuneration for their benefit;”. Section 5a— Omit “for the Commonwealth”. Section 6— Omit from sub-section (1) “and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1940 shall apply as if this Act and section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 19— Omit “bankruptcy or insolvency”, insert “or bankruptcy”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Audit Act 1901–1969—continued	Section 27— Omit from sub-section (2) ‘“The Trust Fund’”, insert “‘the Trust Fund’”. Section 40— Omit “‘The Cash Book’”, insert “‘the Cash Book’”. Omit “‘The Cash Sheet’”, insert “‘the Cash Sheet’”. Section 42— Omit from paragraph (2)(h) “The Constitution”, insert “the Constitution”. Section 51— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “The Constitution”, insert “the Constitution”. Section 55— Omit from sub-section (2) “‘The Loan Fund”’, insert “‘the Loan Fund’”. Section 62b— Omit from sub-section (2) “‘The Treasurer of the Commonwealth’”, insert “‘the Treasurer of the Commonwealth’”. Section 63— Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 66— Omit from sub-section (2) “with or without hard labour”. Section 68— Omit “with or without hard labour”. Section 70— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Omit from sub-section (6) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Omit from sub-section (8) “of the Commonwealth”.
Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954–1963	Section 13— Omit from sub-section (2) “may, by warrant under his hand,”, insert “, acting with the advice of the Minister, by warrant under his hand, may”.
Australian Antarctic Territory Acceptance Act 1933, as amended by the Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954	Title— Omit “and for the Government thereof”.
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Supply Act 1962–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “the Territory” omit ‘Territory accepted in pursuance of the Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915–1955”, insert “Jervis Bay Territory”. Section 6— Omit from sub-section (4) “Department of the Interior”, insert “Department of the Capital Territory”. Omit from sub-section (9) “Department of the Interior”, insert “Department of the Capital Territory”. Section 10— Omit from sub-section (4) “Department of the Interior” insert “Department of the Capital Territory”. Section 21— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c).

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Supply Act 1962–1966—continued	Section 22— Repeal. Section 34— Repeal.
Australian Capital Territory Representation (House of Representatives) Act 1973	Section 4— Omit the definition of “the Jervis Bay Territory”. Section 7— Omit “Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth” insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”. Section 8— Omit from paragraph (2) (a) “Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”. Section 11— Omit from sub-section (2) “Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”. Section 12— Omit from paragraph (b) “Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”.
Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty Act 1969–1972	Second Schedule— Omit from item 19 “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from item 20 “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from item 25 “of the Commonwealth “(wherever occurring).
Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court Act 1933–1971	Section 2— Repeal. Section 3— Omit “or on an earlier date to be fixed by Proclamation”. Section 4— Repeal. Section 5— Omit from the definition of “the Territory “the words from and including the words “Territory accepted “(last occurring) to the end of the definition, insert “Jervis Bay Territory”. Section 7— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 8a— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 23— Omit “by the common law or by any custom, or created by any statute”, insert “under the law in force in the Territory, including common law and custom”. Section 28— Omit from paragraph (2)(d) “under the authority of the Commonwealth”. Section 55— Omit “then”. Section 60— Repeal.
Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court Act 1964	Section 6— Omit from sub-section (4) “this Act”, insert “the Principal Act”.
Australian Capital Territory Tax (Insurance Business) Act 1969	Section 6— Omit from paragraph (d) “of the Commonwealth”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Australian Capital Territory Tax (Purchases of Marketable Securities) Act 1969–1972	Section 6— Omit from paragraph (b) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Australian Capital Territory Tax (Sales of Marketable Securities) Act 1969–1972	Section 6— Omit from paragraph (b) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Australian Capital Territory Taxation (Administration) Act 1969	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from the definition of “authority of the Commonwealth or of a Territory “in sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “the Territory” insert the following definition:— “‘the Territory’ means the Australian Capital Territory and includes the Jervis Bay Territory;”. Omit from the definition of “third party insurance “in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 7— Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 84— Omit from the definition of “person indebted” in sub-section (8) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Australian Citizenship Act 1973..........	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Australian Coastal Shipping Commission Act 1956–1969	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal. Section 5— Omit the definition of “the Board”. Section 6— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 8— Omit sub-sections (3) and (4), insert the following sub-section:— “(3) Subject to this Act, a Commissioner holds office for five years.”. Section 15— Omit from sub-paragraph (a)(ii) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-paragraph (a)(iii) “of the Commonwealth “(wherever occurring). Omit from sub-paragraph (a)(v) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 16— Omit from sub-section (2a) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 18— Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 22— Add at the end of paragraph (3)(a) “and “ Omit from paragraph (3)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (3)(c). Section 27— Omit sub-section (1). Omit sub-section (3).

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Australian Coastal Shipping Commission Act 1956–1969—continued	Section 28— Repeal, insert the following section:— “28. The capital of the Commission at any time is an amount equal to the sum of— (a) $35,850,000; and (b) such amounts as have been paid to the Commission by the Treasurer out of moneys appropriated by the Parliament for the purposes of the Commission, less any amounts of capital that have been repaid to the Commonwealth by the Commission.”. Section 36— Omit from sub-section (2) “Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1956”, insert “Income Tax Assessment Act 1936–1973”. Omit from sub-section (4) “Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1956”, insert “Income Tax Assessment Act 1936–1973”. Part III.— Repeal. First Schedule— Repeal. Second Schedule— Repeal.
Australian Commission on Advanced Education Act 1971, as amended by the Commission on Advanced Education Act 1973	Section 3— Omit the definition of “Territory”, insert the following definition:— “‘Territory’ means an internal Territory”. Section 18— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c).
Australian Electoral Office Act 1973	Section 12— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c).
Australian Film Development Corporation Acts 1970	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from the definition of “Australia” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 22— Add at the end of paragraph (5)(a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (5)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (5)(c). Section 23— Repeal. Section 27— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 28— Omit sub-section (4).
Australian Industry Development Corporation Act 1970	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from the definition of “Territory” in sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 35— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c). Section 37— Omit sub-section (6).

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Act 1964–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 21— Add at the end of paragraph (5)(a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (5)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (5)(c). Omit sub-section (6). Section 30— Omit sub-section (4).
Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972, as amended by the Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 6— Omit “Territories of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territories”. Section 43— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 47— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c).
Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (2).
Australian National Airlines Act 1945–1972, as amended by the Australian National Airlines Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “Australia” omit “of the Commonwealth”. From the definition of “Territorial airline service” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 5— Repeal, insert the following section:— “5. This Act extends to all the Territories.”. Section 18a— Omit “and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1940 applies as if this Act and the last two preceding sections had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 37a— After “commencement” in sub-section (9) insert “of this section”.
Australian National Airlines Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Australian National University Act 1946–1971, as amended by the Australian National University Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 13— Omit from paragraph (d) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 15c— Repeal, insert the following section:— “15c. The Statutes may make provision for responsibility, under the Council, for matters relating to degrees or diplomas and to scholarships for study at the University for degrees or diplomas.”. Section 27— Omit from paragraph (2)(e) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 30— Omit sub-section (1), insert the following sub-section:— “(1) There is payable to the University in each financial year the sum of $650,000.”. Section 34— Omit from sub-section (3) “as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act and”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Australian National University Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Australian Security Intelligence Organization Act 1956	Section 2— From the definition of “security”, omit “Territories of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territories”. Section 3— Omit” of the Commonwealth”. Section 6— Omit from sub-section (2) “Subject to the next succeeding sub-section, the”, insert “The” Omit sub-section (3). Section 11— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c). Section 14— Repeal.
Australian Tourist Commission Act 1967	Section 3— Repeal. Section 20— Repeal. Section 27— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 28— Add at the end of paragraph (2)(a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (2)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (2)(c). Section 29— Omit sub-section (4).
Australian Universities Commission Act 1959–1971	Section 18— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c).
Australian War Memorial Act 1962–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal. Section 22— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Banking (Transitional Provisions) Act 1959	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit “of the Commonwealth”.
Bankruptcy Act 1966–1970........	Section 3— Repeal.
Banks (Shareholdings) Act 1972.....	Section 3— Repeal. Section 6— Omit from the definition of “bank “in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 8— Omit from paragraph (a) of sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (a) of sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Bills of Exchange Act 1909–1971	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “Australasia”, omit “under the control of the Commonwealth”. Section 27— Omit from sub-section (2)”, minor,”. Section 28— Repeal, insert the following section:— “28. (1) Subject to this section, a person is not liable as drawer, indorser or acceptor of a bill if he has not signed it as such. “(2) Where a person signs a bill in a trade name or an assumed name, he is liable on the bill as if he had signed it in his own name. “(3) The signature of the name of a firm is equivalent to the signature, by the person so signing, of the names of all persons liable as partners in that firm.”. Section 98— Omit sub-section (3), insert the following sub-section:— “(3) For the purposes of this Act, Christmas Day, Good Friday, a Sunday or a bank holiday is a non-business day, and any other day is a business day.”. Omit from sub-section (4) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (5) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Book Bounty Act 1969–1970, as amended by the Book Bounty Act 1973	Section 3— Omit from the definition of “Collector” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.
Book Bounty Act 1973...........	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Brigalow Lands Agreement Act 1962–1967	Section 5— Repeal.
Broadcasting and Television Act 1942–1972, as amended by the Broadcasting and Television Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from the definition of “Australia” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 5— Repeal. Section 6— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 9— Omit from sub-section (2) “and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1940 shall apply as if this Act and section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 15— Omit from sub-section (1) “Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1948”, insert “Public Service Act 1922–1973”. Omit from sub-section (2) “Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1948”, insert “Public Service Act 1922–1973”. Section 43— Omit from sub-section (11) “, and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1940 shall apply as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Broadcasting and Television Act 1942–1972, as amended by the Broadcasting and Television Act 1973—continued	Section 50— Omit from sub-section (5) “Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1946”, insert “Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1973”. Section 56— Omit from paragraph (3)(b) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 58— Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 81— Omit from sub-section (1a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 86— Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “Broadcasting and Television Stations Licence Fees Act 1956”, insert “Broadcasting Stations Licence Fees Act 1964–1973 or the Television Stations Licence Fees Act 1964–1966”. Section 92j— Omit paragraph (2)(a), insert the following paragraph:— “(a) 8 June 1960, or, in relation to a trust of shares not carrying voting rights or a trust of debentures, 2 June 1965;”. Section 100a— Omit from sub-section (1) “After a date to be fixed by Proclamation, a licensee”, insert “A licensee”. Section 126a— Omit from sub-section (3) “, at any time on or after the commencing date,”. Omit from paragraph (4)(a) “, on or after the commencing date,”. Omit sub-section (8). Section 127— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 132a— Omit from sub-section (8) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Broadcasting and Television Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Canberra College of Advanced Education Act 1967–1970	Section 20— Add at the end of paragraph (2)(a) “and” Omit from paragraph (2)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (2)(c). Omit paragraph (3)(a).
Canned Fruit (Sales Promotion) Act 1959	Section 3— Repeal. Section 18— Omit from sub-section (1) “Commonwealth”, insert “Reserve”. Section 19— Omit from sub-section (2) “Commonwealth Bank”, insert “Reserve Bank”.
Canned Fruits Export Marketing Act 1963–1970	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal. Section 21— Add at the end of paragraph (3)(a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (3)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (3)(c). Omit sub-section (4).

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Canned Fruits Export Marketing Act 1963–1970—continued	Section 34— Omit from sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth”. The Schedule— Repeal.
Canning-Fruit Charge (Administration) Act 1959–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— After the definition of “fruit”, insert the following definition:— “‘Second Commissioner’ means a Second Commissioner of Taxation;”. Omit the definition of “the Second Commissioner”. Section 6— Omit from sub-section (1) “the Second”, insert “a Second”. Omit from sub-section (2) “the Second “(first occurring), insert “a Second”. Omit from sub-section (2) “The Second “(last occurring), insert “that Second”. Omit from sub-section (3) “the Second”, insert “a Second”. Section 7— Omit from paragraph (a) “the Second” (first occurring), insert “a Second”. Omit from paragraph (a) “the Second” (last occurring) insert “that Second”.
Census and Statistics Act 1905–1966	Section 2— Repeal. Section 5— After “under this Act” in sub-section (1) insert “or the regulations”. Section 18— Repeal, insert the following section:— “18. (1) A person shall, to the best of his knowledge and belief, answer all questions asked him by the Statistician or an officer authorized in writing by the Statistician that are necessary to obtain any information required for the purposes of any statistics authorized by this Act to be collected. Penalty: Twenty dollars. “(2) A prosecution for a contravention of sub-section (1) shall not be instituted without the consent of the Minister.”.
Child Care Act 1972............	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from the definition of “local governing body” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 21— Omit from sub-section (1) “Department of Labour and National Service”, insert “Department of Education”.
Christmas Island Act 1958–1966....	Section 3— Repeal. Section 17— Add at the end of paragraph (2) (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (2) (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (2) (c).

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Christmas Island Act 1958–1966—continued	Section 18— Omit from paragraph (1) (a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “another Territory”. Section 23— Omit from paragraph (a) “of the Commonwealth other than the Territory of Christmas Island”, insert “other than the Territory”.
Christmas Island Agreement Act 1958	Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 9— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Cities Commission Act 1973............	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Citizenship Act 1948–1969, as amended by the Australian Citizenship Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal. Section 5— Omit from the definition of “Australia” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Territory“ Section 6— Omit “under the authority of the Commonwealth”. Section 45— Omit” the next five succeeding sections”, insert “sections 46, 46a, 47, 48 and 49”. Heading— Omit” THE SCHEDULES”. First Schedule— Repeal.
Civil Aviation Agreement Act 1957...	Title— Omit “relating to a proposed Agreement between the Commonwealth, the Australian National Airlines Commission and certain Companies in connexion with Airline Services, and”. Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal. The Schedule— Repeal.
Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1959–1970	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal. Section 5— From the definition of “Australia” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 6— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 14— Omit from paragraph (a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 27— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from paragraph (1)(c) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 37— Omit from paragraph (a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Civil Aviation (Damage by Aircraft) Act 1958	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “Australia” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 5— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 9— Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 15— Omit from sub-paragraph (2)(b)(iii) “of the Commonwealth”.
Civil Aviation (Offenders on International Aircraft) Act 1970	Section 3— From paragraph (a) of the definition of “Magistrate” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 4— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 6— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 9— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 13— Omit from sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 16— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 17— Omit “of the Commonwealth”.
Coal Excise Act 1949–1968.....	Section 4— From the definition of “the Collector” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 26— Omit from sub-section (1) “King”, insert “Crown”.
Coal Industry Act 1946–1966....	Section 2— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “organization” omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. From the definition of “the Federation” omit “Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1946”, insert “Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1973”. Section 8a— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c). Section 10— Repeal. Section 11— Repeal.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Coal Industry Act 1946–1966—continued	Section 17— Omit from sub-section (3) “or an officer or employee of the Commissioner to whom sub-section (3) of section fifteen of the Coal Production (War-time) Act 1944 applied,”. Omit from sub-section (3) “and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1940 shall apply as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 28— Repeal. Section 29— Repeal.
Coal Production (War-time) Act Repeat Act 1948–1966	Title— Omit “for the repeal of the Coal Production (War-time) Act 1944,”. Section 2— Repeal. Section 3— Omit the definition of “the Commissioner”. Section 4— Repeal. Section 5— Repeal.
Cockatoo and Schnapper Islands Act 1949	Title— Omit “to repeal the Commonwealth Shipping Act 1923 and”. Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— Omit from sub-section (2) “(including the agreement contained in the Schedule to the Cockatoo Island Dockyard Agreement Act 1933 and the lease granted in pursuance of that agreement)”.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 11— Omit paragraph (1) (a), insert the following paragraph:— “(a) the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1973 and the Post and Telegraph Rates Act 1902–1973 extend to the Territory; and”. Section 15a— Add at the end of paragraph (2) (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (2) (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (2) (c).
Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905–1966	Headings— Repeal the heading preceding section 1, insert:— “Part I—Preliminary”. Repeal the heading preceding section 5, insert:— “Part II—Inspection of Imports and Exports”. Repeal the heading preceding section 7, insert:— “Part III—Imports”. Repeal the heading preceding section 11, insert:— “Part IV—Exports”. Insert before section 16 the following heading:— “Part V—Miscellaneous”. Repeal the heading preceding section 17.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905–1966—continued	Section 3— From the definition of “Officer” omit “Commerce and Agriculture” (wherever occurring), insert “Primary Industry”. Omit the definition of “The Secretary “insert the following definition:— “‘The Secretary’ means the Secretary to the Department of Primary Industry.”. Section 6— Omit “Commerce and Agriculture”, insert “Primary Industry”. Section 7— Omit from sub-section (2) “King”, insert “Crown”. Section 9— Repeal, insert the following section:— “9. (1) A person shall not import any goods to which a false trade description is applied. Penalty: Two hundred dollars. “(2) In a prosecution for an offence against sub-section (1) it is a defence if the defendant proves that he did not knowingly import the goods in contravention of that sub-section.”. Section 10— Omit “King”, insert “Crown”. Section 11— Omit from sub-section (2) “King”, insert “Crown”. Omit from sub-section (2) “Commerce and Agriculture”, insert “Primary Industry”. Omit from sub-section (3) “Commerce and Agriculture”, insert “Primary Industry”. Section 13— Omit “King”, insert “Crown”. Omit “Commerce and Agriculture”, insert “Primary Industry”.
Commission on Advanced Education Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Commonwealth Banks Act 1959–1968, as amended by the Commonwealth Banks Act 1973 and by the Commonwealth Banks Act (No. 2) 1973	Section 14— Omit sub-section (3). Section 128— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and” (last occurring). Omit paragraph (c).
Commonwealth Banks (No. 2) Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (4).
Commonwealth Bureau of Roads Act 1964	Section 3— Repeal. Section 15— Omit from paragraph (3) (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 25— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 26— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c). Section 27— Repeal.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Act 1911–1966	Section 2— Repeal. Section 21— Omit “a Justice of”. Section 22a— After “State “in sub-section (1), insert “or Territory”. Section 29— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “or insolvency,”. Section 43— Omit “or a Justice thereof”. Section 44a— Repeal. Section 51— Omit “King”, insert “Crown”. Section 52a— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 53— Omit “or his Deputy”. Section 56— Omit from sub-section (3) “insolvency,”. Section 57— Repeal. Section 57aa— Repeal. Section 57ab— Repeal. Section 57a— Repeal.
Commonwealth Motor Vehicles (Liability) Act 1959	Section 3— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Territory”.
Commonwealth Places (Application of Laws) Act 1970	Section 15— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 16— Omit from paragraph (c) “of the Commonwealth”.
Commonwealth Police Act 1957–1966	Section 5— Add at the end of paragraph (6) (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (6) (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (6) (c). Omit sub-section (7). Section 6— Omit from sub-section (3) “Territory of the Commonwealth “(wherever occurring), insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”.
Commonwealth Prisoners Act 1967.........	Section 3— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Territory”, insert the following definition:— “‘Territory’ means an internal Territory;”.
Commonwealth Railways Act 1917–1968	Section 2— Repeal. Section 3— Omit sub-sections (2) and (3). Section 4— Omit the definition of “The Minister”. Section 7— Omit “an uncertificated bankrupt or insolvent”, insert “a bankrupt”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act

Extent of Amendment

Commonwealth Railways Act 1917–1968—continued

Section 11—

Omit from sub-section (6) “both Houses of the Parliament within fourteen days after the suspension or removal, or, if the Parliament is not then sitting, within fourteen days after the next meeting of the Parliament”, insert “each House of the Parliament within 14 sitting days of that House after the suspension or removal”.

Section 12—

Omit from sub-section (1) “any”, insert “the”.

Section 13—

Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “or insolvent, or applies to take the relief of any Act or State Act”, insert “, or applies to take the benefit of any law”.

Section 33a—

Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 41—

Omit sub-section (2), insert the following sub-section:—

“(2) The annual report shall be laid before each House of the Parliament within 14 sitting days of that House after its receipt by the Minister.”.

Section 47—

Repeal, insert the following section:—

“47. (1) Subject to sub-section (2), the Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1973 applies to the Railway Service in like manner as it applies to the Australian Public Service.

“(2) A reference in the Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1973 to the Public Service Board shall, for the purposes of sub-section (1), be read as a reference to the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner.”.

Section 48—

Repeal.

Section 49—

Repeal.

Section 52—

Omit paragraph (1)(a), insert the following paragraph:—

“(a) who is employed in the Railway Service; and”.

Omit from sub-section (1) “(i)”, insert “(e)”.

Omit from sub-section (1) “(ii)”, insert “(f)”.

Section 61—

Omit from sub-section (1) “Commonwealth Public Works Committee Act 1913–1914”, insert “Public Works Committee Act 1969–1973”.

Section 63—

Omit from sub-section (2a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.

Section 66—

Omit from sub-section (4) “in Council”.

Section 69—

Omit from sub-section (2) “constable or gaoler”, insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or member of the Police Force of a State or Territory”.

Section 71—

Omit from sub-section (2) “or any special constable duly appointed and any person called to the assistance of such employee, agent or constable,”, insert “, a Commonwealth Police Officer, a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory or any person called to the assistance of any of those persons”.

Section 85—

Repeal.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Commonwealth Railways Act 1917–1968—continued	Section 88— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “the Act”, insert “this Act”. Omit sub-section (4), insert the following sub-section:— “(4) All such by-laws shall be laid before each House of the Parliament within 30 sitting days of that House after the making of the by-laws.”.
Commonwealth Salaries Act 1907........	Section 2— Omit from paragraph (a) “after the commencement of this Act”. Omit from paragraph (b)”, paid after the commencement of this Act,”.
Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Act 1961–1970	Section 3— Repeal. Section 8— Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit sub-sections (4) and (5), insert the following sub-section:— “(4) A Commissioner appointed by the Governor-General shall, subject to this section, be appointed for a period of 4 years.”. Section 19— Omit from paragraph (i) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 26— Add at the end of paragraph (4)(a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (4)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (4)(c). Section 42— Omit from sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1965”, insert “Income Tax Assessment Act 1936–1973”. Omit from sub-section (3) “Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1965”, insert “Income Tax Assessment Act 1936–1973”.
Commonwealth Teaching Service Act 1972, as amended by the Commonwealth Teaching Service Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit the definition of “Territory”. Section 16— Omit from sub-section (2) “of Australia”. Omit from paragraph (3)(a) “of Australia”. Section 24— Omit from sub-section (1) “a Territory not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 39— Omit from paragraph (2) (a) “Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Acts 1971”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”. Section 43a— Omit from sub-paragraph (b) (ii) of the definition of “eligible teacher “in sub-section (1) “of Australia”. Section 43n— Omit from paragraph (a) (ii) “of Australia”. Section 50— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and” Omit paragraph (c). Section 52— Omit sub-section (2).

Schedule 1—continued

Act

Extent of Amendment

Commonwealth Teaching Service Act 1973

Section 1—

Omit sub-section (3).

Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1972, as amended by the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1973

Section 7—

Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from paragraph (1a)(a) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 12—

Omit from sub-section (1) “and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1953 applies as if this Act and section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”.

Add at the end of paragraph (3)(a) “and”.

Omit from paragraph (3)(b) “and”.

Omit paragraph (3)(c).

Section 15—

Omit from paragraph (b) “or insolvent” (first occurring).

Section 31—

Omit from sub-section (1) “twenty-eight of this Act”, insert “28”.

Section 41a—

Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930–1954”, insert “Compensation (Australian Government Employees) Act 1971–1973”.

Section 45a—

Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “Chief Electoral Officer of the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”.

Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “a Commonwealth Electoral Officer or”, insert “an Australian Electoral Officer or by”.

Section 49—

Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 52—

Omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 53—

Omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 72—

Omit from sub-paragraph (b) (ii) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from sub-paragraph (b) (iii) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 82—

Omit from sub-paragraph (b) (ii) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from sub-paragraph (b) (iii) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 88k—

Omit sub-section (3).

Section 88u—

Omit from sub-paragraph (1) (b) (iii) “of the Commonwealth “(wherever occurring).

Section 100—

Omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 103a—

Omit from paragraph (1) (a) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from paragraph (1) (b) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 113—

Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 114—

Omit from sub-section (1) “, of this Act.”.

Section 117a—

Omit from sub-section (2) “one hundred and thirteen of this Act”, insert “113”.

Omit from sub-section (3) “of this Act” (wherever occurring).

Schedule 1—continued

Act

Extent of Amendment

Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1972, as amended by the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1973—continued

Section 117a—continued

Omit from sub-section (3) “one hundred and thirteen”, insert “113”.

Section 121—

Omit “thereunder”.

Omit “one hundred and nineteen of this Act”, insert “119”.

Section 125—

Omit from sub-section (3) “Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1924”, insert “Public Service Act 1922–1973”.

Omit from sub section (6) “and National Service”.

Section 129—

Omit “Deputy Registrar”, insert “Deputy Industrial Registrar”.

Section 131—

Omit from sub-section (2) “Deputy Registrar”, insert “Deputy Industrial Registrar”.

Section 138—

Omit “Penalty: Four hundred dollars.”.

Add at the end of sub-section (1) “Penalty: $400.”.

Section 153a—

Omit from sub-section (5) “one hundred and fifty-two of this Act”, insert “152”.

Section 156—

After “members and officers of” (second occurring), insert “the organisation or”.

Section 158k—

Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”.

Omit from paragraph (2)(c)” a Commonwealth Electoral Officer or”, insert “an Australian Electoral Officer or by”.

Omit from paragraph (7)(b) “one hundred and fifty-eight f of this Act”, insert “158f”.

Omit from paragraph (8)(b) “one hundred and fifty-eight n of this Act”, insert “158n”.

Omit from sub-section (9) “one hundred and fifty-eight f of this Act”, insert “158f”.

Section 158l—

Omit from sub-section (4) “of this section”.

Section 158p—

Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “one hundred and fifty-eight k of this Act”, insert “158k”.

Omit from sub-section (3) “one hundred and ninety-eight of this Act”, insert “198”.

Section 165a—

Omit” Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”.

Omit “a Commonwealth Electoral Officer or”, insert “an Australian Electoral Officer or by”.

Section 170—

Omit from sub-section (5) “Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth”, insert “Chief Australian Electoral Officer”.

Omit from sub-section (5) “a Commonwealth Electoral Officer or”, insert “an Australian Electoral Officer or by”.

Section 171—

Omit from paragraph (1)(f) “alter”, insert “utter”.

Section 179—

Omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 181—

Repeal.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1956	Section 3— Repeal.
Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1972	Section 3— Repeal.
Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1972	Section 3— Omit from the definition of “overseas country “in sub-section (1) “a Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 4— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territory”. Section 5— Omit from sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territory”. Omit from paragraph (2)(a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “or of a Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “of the Commonwealth or of a Territory”. Omit from paragraph (2)(1) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from sub-section (3) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 6— Omit from sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 7— Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “a Territory of the Commonwealth” insert “an external Territory”. Omit from paragraph (1)(c) “a Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from paragraph (4)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 8— Omit from paragraph (3)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 9— Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 10— Omit “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”.
Control of Naval Waters Act 1918–1966	Section 2— From the definition of “Naval waters” omit “now or at any time hereafter” and “steam factory yard,”. From the definition of “Vessel” omit “Royal Australian Navy”, insert “the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Control of Naval Waters Act 1918–1966—continued	Section 4— Omit from paragraph (b) “Royal Australian Navy”, insert “the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth”. Omit from paragraph (l) “Royal Australian Navy”, insert “the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth”.
Copyright Act 1968.............	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Repeal, insert the following section:— “4. This Act extends to every external Territory.”. Section 10— Omit the definition of “Australia”, insert the following definition:— “‘Australia’ includes the external Territories;”. From the definition of “law of the Commonwealth “omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. From the definition of “the Commonwealth” omit “of the Commonwealth”. From the definition of “the Crown” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 12— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 19— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 74— Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 135— Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “Territories of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territories”. Omit from sub-section (4)” Territories of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territories”. Omit from sub-section (9) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territories”. Section 140— Omit from paragraph (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 152— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Australia”, insert the following definition:— “‘Australia’ does not include the external Territories;”. Section 169— Omit from paragraph (d) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 201— Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 202— Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 206— Omit from paragraph (3)(c) “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). Section 217— Omit “of the Commonwealth”.
Coral Sea Islands Act 1969........	Preamble— Omit from third paragraph “of the Commonwealth”. Section 3— Omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act

Extent of Amendment

Courts-Martial Appeals Act 1955–1966

Section 3—

Repeal.

Section 4—

Omit from the definition of “court of summary jurisdiction “in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from the definition of “naval court-martial” in sub-section (1) “section fifty-seven a”, insert “section 50”.

Omit the definition of “the Naval Discipline Act” in sub-section (1), insert the following definition:—

“‘the Naval Discipline Act’ has the same meaning as in the Naval Defence Act 1910–1973;”.

Section 5—

Omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 8—

Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from paragraph (2)(b) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 13—

Omit “, and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1953 applies as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”.

Section 21—

Omit from sub-section (2) “paragraph (a) of sub-section (2) of the last preceding section, or the event referred to in paragraph (b) of that sub-section,”, insert “sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (b) of sub-section (2) of section 20, or the event referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) of that paragraph,”.

Omit from sub-section (3) “paragraph (a) of sub-section (2) of the last preceding section or the event referred to in paragraph (b) of that sub-section”, insert “sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (b) of sub-section (2) of section 20 or the event referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) of that paragraph”.

Section 32—

Omit from sub-section (3) “member of a Police Force of a State or Territory of the Commonwealth or a Peace Officer holding office under the Peace Officers Act 1925”, insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or a member of a Police Force of a State or Territory”.

Section 39—

Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 48—

Omit from paragraph (1) (b) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 50—

Omit from paragraph (2) (a) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”.

Omit from paragraph (9) (b) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 60—

Omit from paragraph (e) “paragraph (a) of that sub-section”, insert “sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (b) of that sub-section”.

Omit from paragraph (i) “of the Commonwealth”.

Crimes Act 1914–1966, as amended by the Crimes Act 1973

Section 2—

Repeal.

Section 3—

Omit the definition of “Territory”.

Section 7a—

Omit “—(1)”.

Section 35—

Omit from sub-section (1) “who in”, insert “who, in”.

Section 48—

Omit “police officer”, insert “constable”.

Schedule 1—continued

Act	Extent of Amendment
Crimes Act 1914–1966, as amended by the Crimes Act 1973—continued	Section 65— Omit from paragraph (1)(a) “Great Seal of the Commonwealth”, insert “Great Seal of Australia”. Section 81— After “purposes” in sub-section (2) insert “of this section”. Section 85— Omit sub-section (1), insert the following sub-section:— “(1) A prosecution under this Part shall be instituted only by or with the consent of the Attorney-General or of a person acting under his direction but a person charged with an offence against this Part may be arrested, or a warrant for his arrest may be issued and executed, and he may be remanded in custody or on bail, notwithstanding that the consent of the Attorney-General or a person acting under his direction has not been obtained, but no further proceedings shall be taken until that consent has been obtained.”. Section 90b— After “registered “in paragraph (b) insert “under”.
Crimes Act 1973...............	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Crimes (Aircraft) Act 1963........	Section 2— Repeal. Section 3— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Territory”.
Crimes (Hijacking of Aircraft) Act 1972	Section 3— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Territory”.
Crimes (Overseas) Act 1964.......	Section 3— Omit the definition of “Territory”, insert the following definition:— “‘Territory’ means an internal Territory.”.
Criminology Research Acts 1971....	Section 3— Repeal. Section 24— Add at the end of paragraph (a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (b) “and”. Omit paragraph (c). Section 25— Repeal. Section 33— Omit sub-section (4). Section 43— Omit sub-section (6). Section 50— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.
Currency Act 1965–1969.........	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit the definition of “Territory”. Section 5— Omit “Territories not forming part of the Commonwealth except the Territory of Papua, the Territory of New Guinea”, insert “external Territories except Papua New Guinea”. Section 10— From the definition of “Territory” in sub-section (1) omit “of the Commonwealth”.

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Customs Act 1901–1971, as amended by the Customs Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— Omit from sub-section (1) the definition of “Prescribed”. Omit from sub-section (1) the definitions of “Territory” and “The Northern Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “member of the Commonwealth Police Force or of the Police Force of a State or Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory”. Section 5— Omit “(except where otherwise provided by this Act)”, insert “(except as provided by sections 240 to 243, inclusive, of this Act)”. Section 161— Omit from sub-section (4) “King”, insert “Crown”. Section 183b— Omit from paragraph (9) (b) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 183c— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 183d— Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 183r— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 198— Omit “Any Judge of the High Court of Australia or any Judge of”, insert “The High Court or”. Section 221— Omit the words from and including the words “a Justice” to the end of the section, insert” the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State has granted leave to the plaintiff to proceed without notice, which leave the Court may grant on such terms as it thinks just”. Section 227— Omit “of Australia”. Section 228— Omit “His Majesty”, insert “the Crown”. Section 229— Omit “His Majesty”, insert “the Crown”. Section 245— Omit from paragraph (a) “of Australia”. Section 246— Omit “of Australia”. Section 247— Omit “of Australia”. Section 263— Omit “of the Commonwealth”.
Customs Tariff 1966–1972, as amended by the Customs Tariff 1973 and by the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 33b— Omit from paragraph (2) (a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Second Schedule— Omit from paragraph (a) in column 2 of item 5 in Part I. “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from paragraph (b) in column 2 of item 5 in Part I. “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from paragraph (a) in column 2 of item 6 in Part I. “of the Commonwealth”.
Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1973.......	Section 1— Omit sub-section (4).

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Customs Tariff (Dumping and Subsidies) Act 1961–1965	Section 7— Omit from sub-paragraph (4)(ba)(i) “Customs Tariff 1965”, insert “Customs Tariff 1966–1973”. Omit from sub-paragraph (4)(ba)(i) “section twenty”, insert “section”. (1) (c) “Customs Tariff 1965” insert “Customs Tariff 1966–1973”.
Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924–1972	Section 20aa— Repeal. Section 29— Omit sub-section (2), insert the following sub-section:— “(2) A copy of the report of the Board shall be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after its receipt by the Minister.”. Section 29a— Add at the end of paragraph (1)(a) “and”. Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “and”. Omit paragraph (1)(c).
Dairy Produce Sales Promotion Act 1958–1972	Section 3— Repeal.
Dairying Industry Act 1962–1972....	Section 3— Repeal.
Dairying Industry Act 1970........	Section 3— Repeal.
Dairying Research Levy Act 1972....	Section 3— Repeal.
Dairying Research Levy Collection Act 1972	Section 6— Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”.
Decimal Currency Board (Abolition) Act 1969	Section 3— Repeal.
Decimal Currency (Transitional) Act 1963–1969	Section 2— Omit sub-section (2). Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— Omit “Territories of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth except the Territory of Papua, the Territory of New Guinea”, insert “external Territories except Papua New Guinea”.
Defence Act 1903–1970..........	Section 2— Repeal. Section 4— Omit the definition of “Airman”, insert the following definition:— “‘Airman’—means a member of the Air Force other than an officer.”. From the definition of “Australia” omit “of the Commonwealth”. From the definition of “Member”, omit “seaman”, insert “sailor”. From the definition of “Native Force” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Omit the definition of “Non-commissioned Officer”, insert the following definition:— “‘Non-commissioned Officer’—means a soldier (other than a warrant officer) holding non-commissioned rank”.

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Act

Extent of Amendment

Defence Act 1903–1970—continued

Section 4—continued

From the definition of “Officer” omit “, temporary, or acting rank, and warrant and other officers holding honorary commissions,”, insert “or temporary rank, and a person holding an honorary appointment as an officer,”.

Omit the definition of “Prescribed”.

Omit the definition of “Seaman”, insert the following definition:—

“‘Sailor’—Means a member of the Naval Forces other than an officer.”.

Omit the definition of “Soldier”, insert the following definition:—

“‘Soldier’—Means a member of the Military Forces other than an officer.”.

From the definition of “The Commonwealth” omit “of the Commonwealth”.

From the definition of “War” omit” under the control of the Commonwealth”.

From the definition of “War Service” omit “military forces”, insert “Military Forces”.

Section 5—

Omit “Air Forces”, insert “Air Force”.

Section 5a—

Omit sub-section (1), insert the following sub-section:—

“(1) Subject to sub-section (2), this Act extends to the external Territories as if each of those Territories were part of Australia.”.

Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth governed by the Commonwealth”, insert “administered”.

Section 35a—

Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth governed”, insert “administered”.

Section 58—

Omit “officer or man”, insert “member”.

Section 61—

From paragraph (1) (e) omit “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 63—

Omit from sub-section (3) “Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1948”, insert “Public Service Act 1922–1973”.

Omit from sub-section (3) “Air Defence Forces”, insert “Air Forces”.

Section 79—

Omit from sub-section (2) “member of the Police Force of the Commonwealth or of a State or part of the Commonwealth”, insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or member of the Police Force of a State or Territory”.

Omit from sub-section (3) “member of the Police Force of the Commonwealth or of a State or part of the Commonwealth”, insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or member of the Police Force of a State or Territory”.

Section 82—

Omit from sub-section (1) “, with or without hard labour”.

Omit from sub-section (4) “or of the Police Force of the Commonwealth or of a State”, insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or member of the Police Force of a State”.

Section 91—

Omit from paragraph (b) “or a Justice thereof”.

Section 92—

Omit “with or without hard labour”.

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Defence Act 1903–1970—continued	Section 106— Omit “with or without hard labour”. Section 110— Omit from sub-section (5) “seaman” (wherever occurring), insert “sailor”. Section 112— Omit “seaman” (wherever occurring), insert “sailor”. Section 114— Omit “member of the Police Force of the Commonwealth or of a State or of a Territory under the control of the Commonwealth” insert “Commonwealth Police Officer or a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory”. Section 115— Omit from sub-section (1) “penal servitude,”. Omit from sub-section (2) “penal servitude,”. Section 116— Omit “penal servitude, imprisonment”, insert “imprisonment”. Omit “penal servitude or detention”, insert “detention”. Section 118— Omit “Naval, Military or Air Force”, insert “naval, military or air force”. Omit “with or without hard labour”. Section 119— Omit “penal servitude,”. Section 122— Omit “any police officer of the Commonwealth or a State or of a Territory under the control of the Commonwealth”, insert “a Commonwealth Police-officer or a member of the Police Force of a State, of a Territory”. Section 123— Repeal. Section 123a— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 123b— Omit “Forces”, insert “Defence Force”. Section 123c— Repeal. Section 123e— Omit “ranks”, insert “members”. Section 124— Omit from paragraph (1)(da) “officer or “(wherever-occurring). Omit from paragraph (1)(db) “an officer or member”, insert “a member”.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948–1971, as amended by the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 16— Omit from paragraph (2)(e) “of the Commonwealth” Section 82u— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “Territory of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring), insert “Territory”.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1959	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1962	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1963	Section 3— Repeal.

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1965	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act (No. 2) 1965	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act (No. 3) 1965	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1968	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act (No. 3) 1968	Section 3— Repeal.
Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Defence (Parliamentary Candidates) Act 1969, as amended by the Defence (Parliamentary Candidates) Act 1973	Section 4— Repeal.
Defence (Parliamentary Candidates) Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Defence (Re-establishment) Act 1965–1968, as amended by the Defence (Re-establishment) Act 1973	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “Australia” in sub-section (1) omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 5— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 7— Omit from sub-section (3) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 17— Omit from the definition of “constable” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit sub-section (3). Section 19— From paragraph (a) of the definition of “the appropriate court” omit “of the Commonwealth”. From paragraph (b) of that definition omit “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). From paragraph (c) of that definition omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 27— From paragraph (a) of the definition of” the appropriate court” omit “of the Commonwealth”. From paragraph (b) of that definition omit “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). From paragraph (c) of that definition omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 33— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 34— Omit from paragraph (5) (a) “Bankruptcy Act 1924–1960”, insert “Bankruptcy Act 1966–1973”. Omit from paragraph (5) (b) “Papua and New Guinea Act 1949–1964”, insert “Papua New Guinea Act 1949–1973”. Section 36— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 38— Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”.

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Defence (Re-establishment) Act 1965–1968, as amended by the Defence (Re-establishment) Act 1973—continued	Section 39— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 40— Omit from sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth” (second occurring). Section 58— Omit from paragraph (b) “of the Commonwealth”.
Defence (Re-establishment) Act 1973	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Defence Service Homes Act 1973....	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Defence (Special Undertakings) Act 1952–1966	Section 3— Omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 4— From the definition of “Australia” omit “of the Commonwealth”. From the definition of “Commonwealth officer” omit all words from and including “includes”, insert “includes a person permanently or temporarily employed or serving in the Australian Public Service or in the Public Service of a Territory, or in, or in connexion with, the Defence Force, or in the service of an authority or body constituted by or under an Act;”. Omit the definition of “constable” insert the following definition:— “‘constable’ includes a Commonwealth Police Officer and a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory.”. Section 5— Repeal. Section 30— Omit from paragraph (1) (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (3) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (5) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (6) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (7) “of the Commonwealth”. Omit from sub-section (9) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 32— Omit “Two hundred pounds”, insert “$400”.
Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth (not being part of the Commonwealth)”, insert” external Territory”.
Defence Transition (Residual Provisions) Act 1952	Section 4— Omit “a Territory of the Commonwealth (not being part of the Commonwealth)”, insert “an external Territory”.
Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963 ..	Section 3— Repeal. Section 5— Omit from sub-section (1) the definitions of “Territory” and “the Minister”. Section 25— Omit from sub-section (2) “the” (third occurring).

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Delivered Meals Subsidy Act 1970–1972, as amended by the Delivered Meals Subsidy Act 1973	Section 3— Omit from the definition of “local governing body” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.
Delivered Meals Subsidy Act 1973.........	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Designs Act 1906–1968................	Section 3— Repeal. Section 4— From the definition of “This Act” omit “all regulations made thereunder” insert “the regulations”. Section 4a— Omit from sub-section (1) “On and after a date to be fixed by proclamation, this”, insert “This”. Section 4b— Omit from sub-section (1) “under the authority of the Commonwealth (including any Territory governed by the Commonwealth under a Mandate)”. Section 7— Repeal. Section 30— Omit from sub-section (2) “under the authority of the Commonwealth”.
Diesel Fuel Tax Act (No. 1) 1957–1972, as amended by the Diesel Fuel Tax Act (No. 1) 1973	Section 3— From the definition of “diesel fuel to which this Act applies” omit “, whether before or after the commencement of this Act,”. Section 5— Omit from sub-section (1) “, after the commencement of this Act,”.
Diesel Fuel Tax Act (No. 1) 1973..........	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Diesel Fuel Tax Act (No. 2) 1957–1972, as amended by the Diesel Fuel Tax Act (No. 2) 1973	Section 3— From the definition of “diesel fuel to which this Act applies” omit “, whether before or after the commencement of this Act,”. Section 5— Omit from sub-section (1) “, after the commencement of this Act,”.
Diesel Fuel Tax Act (No. 2) 1973..........	Section 1— Omit sub-section (3).
Diesel Fuel Taxation (Administration) Act 1957–1966	Section 3— Repeal. Section 8— Omit “after the commencement of this Act”. Section 9— Omit from sub-section (2) “after the commencement of this Act”. Section 12— Omit from paragraph (1)(a)”, whether before or after the commencement of this Act,”.
Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1967–1972	Section 4— Omit from the definition of “Australian citizen” in sub-section (1) “Citizenship Act 1948–1969”, insert “Australian Citizenship Act 1948–1973”. Omit from the definition of “overseas country “in sub-section (1) “a Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”.

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1967–1972—continued	Section 5— Omit “Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territory”. Section 6— Omit from paragraph (a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from paragraph (b) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 7— Omit from sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “external Territory”. Omit from paragraph (2)(a) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from paragraph (2)(c) “of the Commonwealth “ Omit from sub-section (3) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Section 8— Omit from paragraph (3)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 9— Omit from paragraph (1)(b) “a Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Omit from paragraph (3)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 10— Omit from paragraph (3)(a) “a Territory of the Commonwealth not forming part of the Commonwealth”, insert “an external Territory”. Section 11— Omit “a Territory of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring), insert “an external Territory”.
Distillation Act 1901–1972	Section 3— Repeal. Section 6— From the definition of “Collector” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Omit the definition of “Officer”, insert the following definition:— “‘Officer’ or’ Officer of Customs’ means a person who is an officer within the meaning of the Customs Act 1901–1973”. Omit the definition of “Prescribed”. From the definition of “This Act” omit “all regulations made thereunder”, insert “the regulations”. Section 50a— Omit from sub-section (2) “in the claim of declaration”. Section 73— Omit “King”, insert “Crown”. Section 79— Repeal. Section 80— Repeal.
Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924–1966	Section 12— Omit from sub-section (3) “, and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1953 applies as if this Act and this section has been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Omit sub-section (4).

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Act	Extent of Amendment
Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924–1966—continued	Section 23— Omit from sub-section (1) “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”. Omit from sub-section (2) “of the Commonwealth”. Section 28— Omit sub-section (2), insert the following sub-section:— “(2) The Minister shall cause a copy of the report of the Board to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 7 sitting days of that House after its receipt by the Minister.”.
Dried Fruits Levy Collection Act 1971	Section 6— Omit from sub-section (4) “of the Commonwealth”.
Dried Fruits Research Act 1971	Section 18— Omit from sub-section (1) “the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two, and after each succeeding thirtieth day of June”, insert “each 30 June”. Omit sub-section (2).
Education Act 1945–1966.........	Section 2— Repeal. Section 3— From the definition of “Australia” omit “of the Commonwealth”. Section 4— Omit “of the Commonwealth”.
Egg Export Control Act 1947–1966..	Section 4— Repeal. Section 8a— Omit “and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1940 shall apply as if this Act and section were specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 12— Omit from sub-section (3) “, and the Officers’ Rights Declaration Act 1928–1953 applies as if this Act and this section had been specified in the Schedule to that Act”. Section 17— Omit from sub-section (1) “Commonwealth Bank”, insert “Reserve Bank”. Omit from sub-section (2) “Commonwealth”, insert “Reserve”.
Estate Duty Assessment Act 1914–1972	Headings— Omit the heading “Returns.” preceding section 10, insert “Division 1—Returns”. Omit the heading preceding section 13, insert “Division 2—Assessments”. Section 2— Repeal. Section 3— From the definition of “Adopted child” omit “of the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring). After the definition of “Gift inter vivos” insert the following definition:— “‘Second Commissioner’ means a Second Commissioner of Taxation;”. After the definition of “Settlement”, insert the following definition:— “‘Supreme Court’ means a Supreme Court of a State or Territory;”. Omit the definitions of “The Minister”, “The Second Commissioner” and “The Supreme Court”.

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Act

Extent of Amendment

Estate Duty Assessment Act 1914–1972—continued

Section 4b—

Omit from sub-section (1) “the Second”, insert “a Second”.

Omit from sub-section (2) “the Second” (first occurring), insert “a Second”.

Omit from sub-section (2) “the Second” (last occurring), insert “that Second”.

Omit from sub-section (3) “the Second” (wherever occurring), insert “a Second”.

Section 8—

Omit from sub-section (1) “persons dying after the commencement of this Act”, insert “deceased persons”.

Section 8aa—

Omit from the definition of “Australia” in sub-section (1) “of the Commonwealth”.

Section 9a—

From paragraph (a) of the definition of “family company” in sub-section (1) omit “of the Commonwealth”.

From paragraph (c) of the definition of “rural property” in sub-section (1) omit “Territory of the Commonwealth”, insert “Territory”.

Section 22—