Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021 (Cth)

Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021

I, Andrew Edgar Francis Metcalfe AO, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, make the following rules.

Dated 25 June 2021

Andrew Edgar Francis Metcalfe AO

Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

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Contents

1Name

This instrument is the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021.

2Commencement

1. (1)

   Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1. The whole of this instrument	1 July 2021.	1 July 2021

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

1. (2)

   Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3Authority

This instrument is made under the Export Control Act 2020.

4Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1—Amendments

Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021

1

Section 1‑6

Insert:

Animals Rules means the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021.

ESCAS has the meaning given by the Animals Rules.

2

Section 1‑6 (paragraphs (b) and (c) of the definition of export document)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

3

Section 1‑6

Insert:

horticultural products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021.

4

Section 1‑6 (definition of prescribed animal reproductive material)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

5

Section 1‑6 (definition of prescribed live animals)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

6

Section 1‑6 (definition of prescribed livestock)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

7

Subsection 2‑2(1) (table item 1)

Repeal the item, substitute:

1 Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to: (a) prescribed livestock for export; or (b) prescribed live animals for export; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$95 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$101 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$60 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$106 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$62 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 8

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 2, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 9

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 3, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$95 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$101 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$60 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$106 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$62 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried outby a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 10

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 4, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 11

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 5, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 12

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 6, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 13

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 7, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 14

   Subsection 2‑2(1) (cell at table item 8, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

15

Section 2‑2 (note)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

16

Section 2‑3 (table items 1 and 2)

Repeal the items, substitute:

1	Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) prescribed livestock for export; or (b) prescribed live animals for export; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export	The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
2	Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, of horticultural products for export	The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
2A	Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, of prescribed plants or prescribed plant products (other than horticultural products) for export	The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

17

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

18

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

19

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

20

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

21

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 7, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

22

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 8, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

23

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 9, column 1)

Omit “or 5”, substitute “, 2A or 5”.

24

Section 2‑3 (cell at table item 9, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

25

Section 2‑3 (after table item 9)

Insert:

9A Activities carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer as directed by the Secretary under section 313 of the Act in relation to an approved export program The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021, the sum of: (i) $1,740 for each day or part of a day; and (ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022, the sum of: (i) $1,775 for each day or part of a day; and (ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023, the sum of: (i) $1,811 for each day or part of a day; and (ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year, the sum of: (i) $1,847 for each day or part of a day; and (ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities

26

Section 2‑3 (note)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

27

Subsection 2‑4(1) (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$21,963 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$16,329 for each month or part of a month;

(b) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$23,332 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$17,487 for each month or part of a month;

(c) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$24,517 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$18,375 for each month or part of a month;

(d) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$24,970 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$18,715 for each month or part of a month;

28After section 2‑4

Insert:

2‑4AFees in relation to applications for veterinarian accreditation

The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.

Fees—applications for veterinarian accreditation
Item	Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity	Column 2 Amount
1	Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by a veterinarian for accreditation under Division 2 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules	The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
2	Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by an accredited veterinarian for renewal of the veterinarian’s accreditation under Division 3 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules	The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
3	Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by an accredited veterinarian for variation of the veterinarian’s accreditation under Division 4 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules	The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty (see section 2‑10).

29

Section 2‑5 (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$500;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$529;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$540;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$551

30Section 2‑5 (table item 2)

Repeal the item, substitute:

2	Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for horticultural products	The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$18; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$152; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$21; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$175; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$23; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$193; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$197; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574
2A	Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for prescribed plants or prescribed plant products (other than horticultural products)	The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$97; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$14; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$116; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$15; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$128; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$16; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$131; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

31

Section 2‑5 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$38; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$500;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$40; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$529;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$42; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$540;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$43; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$551

32

Section 2‑5 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$9; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$145; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$10; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$174; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$198; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$202; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

33

Section 2‑5 (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$6; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$107; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$110; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$113; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$115; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

34

Section 2‑5 (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$21; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$50; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$57; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$58; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

35

Section 2‑5 (cell at table item 7, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$16; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$38; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$40; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$574

36

Section 2‑5 (note 2)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

37

After section 2‑5

Insert:

2‑5AFees in relation to applications for livestock export licences

The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.

Fees in relation to applications for livestock export licences
Item	Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity	Column 2 Amount
1	Consideration of an application under section 190 of the Act for a livestock export licence	The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
2	Consideration of an application under section 195 of the Act to renew a livestock export licence	The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
3	Consideration of an application under subsection 199(1) of the Act to make a variation in relation to a livestock export licence	The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty (see section 2‑10).

38

Section 2‑6 (table item 1)

Repeal the item, substitute:

1	Consideration of an application (other than an application mentioned in item 1A) for an exemption in relation to: (a) prescribed livestock for export; or (b) prescribed live animals for export; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export	The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
1A	Consideration of an application, in relation to goods that are to be exported for a purpose or in a circumstance mentioned in paragraph 52(1)(b), (c) or (d) of the Act, for an exemption from the condition prescribed by the Animals Rules that prescribed livestock for export by the exporter must be prepared in accordance with an approved arrangement	The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

39

Section 2‑6 (cell at table item 2, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

40

Section 2‑6 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

41

Section 2‑6 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

42

Section 2‑6 (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

43

Section 2‑6 (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

44

Section 2‑6 (note)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

45

Section 2‑8

Repeal the section.

46

Section 2‑10 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

2‑10Fees in relation to other fee‑bearing activities carried out outside ordinary hours of duty

47

Subsection 2‑10(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

1. (1)

   This section applies if:

   1. (a)

      a fee‑bearing activity specified in section 2‑2, 2‑3 or 2‑6 is carried out in relation to a kind of goods (other than prescribed livestock, prescribed live animals, prescribed animal reproductive material, prescribed meat or prescribed meat products) during a period outside ordinary hours of duty; or

   2. (b)

      a fee‑bearing activity specified in section 2‑4A or 2‑5A is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer during a period outside ordinary hours of duty.

   Note: For ordinary hours of duty, see section 1‑6.

48

Subsection 2‑10(2) (note)

Omit “or 2‑6”, substitute “, 2‑4A, 2‑5A or 2‑6”.

49

Subsection 2‑10(2) (table heading)

Omit “fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to goods (other than prescribed livestock, etc. or prescribed meat or prescribed meat products)”, substitute “other fee‑bearing activities carried out”.

50

Section 2‑11 (heading)

Omit “arrangement etc.”, substitute “arrangement or an ESCAS etc.”.

51

Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

52

Subsection 2‑11(1) (after table item 1)

Insert:

1A	Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act to register, or renew or vary the registration of, an establishment for holding and assembling prescribed livestock for export; or (b) an application under Division 1 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act to approve an alteration of an establishment for holding and assembling prescribed livestock for export; or (c) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act to approve a proposed arrangement, renew an approved arrangement or approve a variation of an approved arrangement, for holding and assembling prescribed livestock for export	The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
1B	Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application under Division 1 of Part 9 of Chapter 6 of the Animals Rules for approval of an ESCAS	The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour
1C	Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application under Division 2 of Part 9 of Chapter 6 of the Animals Rules for approval of a variation of an ESCAS	The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 53

   Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 2, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 54

   Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 3, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 55

   Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 4, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 56

   Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 5, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 57

   Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 6, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1. 58

   Subsection 2‑11(1) (cell at table item 7, column 2)

   Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

59

Section 2‑12

Repeal the section.

60

Section 2‑13 (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$242;

(b) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$291;

(c) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$321;

(d) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$328

61

Section 2‑13 (cell at table item 2, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$1,695;

(b) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$2,037;

(c) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$2,248;

(d) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$2,293

62

Section 2‑13 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$1,937;

(b) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$2,328;

(c) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$2,570;

(d) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$2,621

63

Section 2‑13 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$242;

(b) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$291;

(c) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$321;

(d) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$328

64

Section 3‑2 (cell at table item 12, column 1)

After “item 1” (wherever occurring), insert “or 2”.

65

At the end of the instrument

Add:

Part 5—Application, saving and transitional provisions

Division 1—Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021

5‑1Fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which shift loading is payable

1. (1)

   To avoid doubt, despite the repeal of section 2‑8 by the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021, that section continues to apply, in relation to a fee‑bearing activity carried out before the repeal, as if the repeal had not happened.

2. (2)

   This section does not limit the effect of section 7 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as it applies because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).