Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Regulations as to persons to enlist and enlistment of soldiers.

160.—(1) The Minister may from time to time make, and when made, revoke and alter a general or special order making such regulations, giving such directions and issuing such forms as he may think necessary or expedient respecting the persons authorised to enlist recruits for the Forces, and for the purpose of such enlistment and generally for carrying this Part of this Act into effect; and any such order shall be of the same effect as if enacted in this Act.

(2) For the purpose of the attestation of soldiers in pursuance of this Part of this Act, an officer if authorised in that behalf under the regulations made by the Minister shall have the authority of a District Justice or Peace Commissioner, and be deemed to be included in the expression—“District Justice” or “Peace Commissioner” whenever used in this Part of this Act in relation to the attestation of soldiers.

Special Provisions as regards Apprentices.