Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations
[1] Regulation 3
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3 Object
The object of these Regulations is to assist in giving effect to Resolution 1493, Resolution 1533 and Resolution 1596 by:
(a) restricting the supply of arms and related matériel, and the provision of assistance, advice and training related to military activities to Democratic Republic of the Congo; and
(b) preventing a person:
(i) from using or dealing with assets owned or controlled by a designated person or entity; and
(ii) from making any asset available to a designated person or entity.
[2] Regulation 5, before definition of Australian aircraft
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"Act" means the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 .
arms or related matériel includes:
(a) weapons; and
(b) ammunition; and
(c) military vehicles and equipment; and
(d) spare parts and accessories for the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c); and
(e) paramilitary equipment.
Note Paramilitary equipment includes parts and accessories designed or adapted for use in, or with, paramilitary equipment mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) of the definition of paramilitary equipment (see paragraph (f) of that definition.
"asset" means an asset described in the definition of asset in section 14 of the Act.
[3] Regulation 5, after definition of Australian ship
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"Committee" means the Committee established under paragraph 8 of Resolution 1533.
"designated entity" means an entity designated by the Committee under paragraph 15 of Resolution 1596.
"designated person" means a person designated by the Committee under paragraph 13 of Resolution 1596.
Note For a list of designated persons and designated entities, see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.dfat.gov.au).
[4] Regulation 5, after definition of engage in conduct
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"excluded asset" means an asset (if any) that, under paragraph 16 of Resolution 1596, is not an asset to which paragraph 15 of Resolution 1596 applies.
"freezable asset" means an asset in Australia (other than an excluded asset) that is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a designated person, or held by a designated entity.
"integration" has the same meaning as in Resolution 1596.
[5] Regulation 5, after definition of MONUC
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paramilitary equipment means any of the following:
(a) batons, clubs, riot sticks and similar devices of a kind used for law enforcement purposes;
(b) body armour, including:
(i) bullet‑resistant apparel; and
(ii) bullet‑resistant pads; and
(iii) protective helmets;
(c) handcuffs, leg irons and other devices used for restraining prisoners;
(d) riot protection shields;
(e) whips;
(f) parts and accessories designed or adapted for use in, or with, equipment mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).
[6] Regulation 5, after definition of Resolution 1493
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Resolution 1533 means Resolution 1533 (2004) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 12 March 2004.
Resolution 1596 means Resolution 1596 (2005) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 18 April 2005.
[7] Regulations 7 and 8
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7 Restriction on sale of arms etc
(1) A person must not engage in conduct that assists, or results in, the sale or supply of arms or related matériel to any recipient in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply in relation to:
(a) a sale or supply to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the use of units of the army and police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, if:
(i) those units:
(A) have completed the process of their integration; or
(B) operate under the command of the état‑major intégré of the Armed Forces or of the National Police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; or
(C) are in the process of their integration, in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo outside the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu and the Ituri district; and
(ii) the sale or supply is made to a receiving site as designated by the Government of National Unity and Transition in coordination with MONUC; and
(iii) the sale or supply is notified in advance to the Committee; or
(b) a sale or supply to MONUC; or
(c) a sale or supply of non‑lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use if the sale or supply is:
(i) made to a receiving site as designated by the Government of National Unity and Transition in coordination with MONUC; and
(ii) notified in advance to the Committee.
(3) For paragraphs (2) (a) and (c), strict liability applies to the circumstance that a sale or supply is notified in advance to the Committee.
Note For strict liability , see subsection 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
8 Restriction on provision of technical assistance etc
(1) A person must not engage in conduct that assists, or results in, the provision of assistance (including financing and financial assistance), advice or training relating to military activities to any recipient in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply in relation to:
(a) the provision of assistance, advice or training to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the use of units of the army and police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, if:
(i) those units:
(A) have completed the process of their integration; or
(B) operate under the command of the état‑major intégré of the Armed Forces or of the National Police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; or
(C) are in the process of their integration, in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo outside the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu and the Ituri district; and
(ii) the provision of the assistance, advice or training is notified in advance to the Committee; or
(b) the provision of assistance, advice or training to MONUC; or
(c) the provision of assistance, advice or training:
(i) relating to non‑lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use; and
(ii) the provision of which is notified in advance to the Committee.
(3) For paragraphs (2) (a) and (c), strict liability applies to the circumstance that a provision is notified in advance to the Committee.
Note For strict liability , see subsection 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
[8] Regulation 9
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9 Use of Australian aircraft and ships for supply of arms etc
(1) The owner, pilot in command or operator of an Australian aircraft must not allow the aircraft to be used in a way that assists, or results in, the sale or supply of arms or related matériel to any recipient in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) The owner, master or operator of an Australian ship must not allow the aircraft to be used in a way that assists, or results in, the sale or supply of arms or related matériel to any recipient in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) Subregulations (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to:
(a) a sale or supply to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the use of units of the army and police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, if:
(i) those units:
(A) have completed the process of their integration; or
(B) operate under the command of the état‑major intégré of the Armed Forces or of the National Police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; or
(C) are in the process of their integration, in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo outside the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu and the Ituri district; and
(ii) the sale or supply is made to a receiving site as designated by the Government of National Unity and Transition in coordination with MONUC; and
(iii) the sale or supply is notified in advance to the Committee; or
(b) a sale or supply to MONUC; or
(c) a sale or supply of non‑lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use if the sale or supply is:
(i) made to a receiving site as designated by the Government of National Unity and Transition in coordination with MONUC; and
(ii) notified in advance to the Committee.
(4) For paragraphs (3) (a) and (c), strict liability applies to the circumstance that a sale or supply is notified in advance to the Committee.
Note For strict liability , see subsection 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
[9] After Part 3
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Part 4 Freezable assets and restriction on movement of assets to designated persons and designated entities
10 Offence -- dealing with freezable assets
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person holds a freezable asset; and
(b) the person:
(i) uses or deals with the freezable asset; or
(ii) allows the freezable asset to be used or dealt with; or
(iii) facilitates the use of the freezable asset or dealing with the freezable asset; and
(c) the use or dealing is not in accordance with a notice under regulation 12.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) Strict liability applies to the circumstance that the use or dealing is not in accordance with a notice under regulation 12.
Note For strict liability , see subsection 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
(3) It is a defence if the person proves that the use or dealing was solely for the purpose of preserving the value of the freezable asset.
Note A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters set out in subregulation (3) (see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code ).
(4) Section 15.1 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction -- category A) applies to an offence against subregulation (1).
11 Offence -- giving an asset to a designated person or designated entity
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person, directly or indirectly, makes an asset available to a designated person or designated entity; and
(b) the making available of the asset is not in accordance with a notice under regulation 12.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) Strict liability applies to the circumstance that the making available of the asset is not in accordance with a notice under regulation 12
Note For strict liability , see subsection 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
(3) Section 15.1 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction -- category A) applies to an offence against subregulation (1).
12 Authorised dealings
(1) The owner or holder of a freezable asset may apply in writing to the Minister for permission to use or deal with the freezable asset in a specified way.
(2) The owner or holder of an asset may apply in writing to the Minister for permission to make the asset available to a designated person or designated entity specified in the application.
(3) The Minister may, by written notice:
(a) permit a freezable asset specified in the notice to be used or dealt with in a specified way; or
(b) permit an asset specified in the notice to be made available to a designated person or designated entity specified in the notice.
(4) The Minister may issue such a notice on his or her own initiative or upon application under subregulation (1) or (2).
(5) The notice may be subject to conditions, and may be expressed to apply from a date before the notice is given.
(6) The notice must be given to the owner or holder of the asset as soon as practicable after it is made.
(7) A notice that is given by the Minister on the basis of false or misleading information is taken to have no effect.
(8) The Minister may delegate the Minister's powers and functions under this regulation (other than this power of delegation) to:
(a) the Secretary of the Department; or
(b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.
(9) The delegation must be in writing.
(10) The delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister in exercising powers or functions under the delegation.