39Regulations

39 Regulations

(1) The Governor‑General may make regulations prescribing matters: (a) required or permitted to be prescribed by this Act; or (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.

Note: Before the Governor‑General makes a regulation for the purpose of this Act, the Minister must consult with the Ministerial Council: see section 33.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may provide for the imposition of a penalty of not more than 50 penalty units for contravention of a regulation. Incorporation by reference (3) Despite subsection 14(2) of the Legislation Act 2003, the regulations may make provision in relation to a matter by applying, adopting or incorporating, with or without modification, any matter contained in an instrument or other writing as in force or existing from time to time.