Acts of Parliament assented to - Act No. 18-26, 28-36, 41-51 of 2019

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It is hereby notified, for general information, that His Excellency the Governor-General, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the undermentioned Acts passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Parliament assembled, viz.:

Assented to on 3 April 2019:

 No. 18 of 2019—An Act to impose charge on the registration of introducers of industrial chemicals, so far as that charge is a duty of customs. (Industrial Chemicals Charges (Customs) Act 2019).

 No. 19 of 2019—An Act to impose charge on the registration of introducers of industrial chemicals, so far as that charge is a duty of excise. (Industrial Chemicals Charges (Excise) Act 2019).

 No. 20 of 2019—An Act to impose charge on the registration of introducers of industrial chemicals, so far as that charge is neither a duty of customs nor a duty of excise. (Industrial Chemicals Charges (General) Act 2019).

Assented to on 4 April 2019:

 No. 21 of 2019—An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the Government, and for related purposes. (Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2018-2019).

 No. 22 of 2019—An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain expenditure, and for related purposes. (Appropriation Act (No. 4) 2018‑2019).

 No. 23 of 2019—An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for expenditure in relation to the Parliamentary Departments, and for related purposes. (Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 2018-2019).

 No. 24 of 2019—An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the Government, and for related purposes. (Supply Act (No. 1) 2019-2020).

 No. 25 of 2019—An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain expenditure, and for related purposes. (Supply Act (No. 2) 2019-2020).

 No. 26 of 2019—An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for expenditure in relation to the Parliamentary Departments, and for related purposes. (Supply (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2019-2020).

 

 

Assented to on 5 April 2019:

 No. 28 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to social security and veterans’ entitlements, and for related purposes. (Social Services Legislation Amendment (Energy Assistance Payment) Act 2019).

 No. 29 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Act 2019).

 No. 30 of 2019—An Act to make provision in relation to certain aspects of flood and storm related assistance, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (North Queensland Flood Recovery) Act 2019).

 No. 31 of 2019—An Act to amend the Governor-General Act 1974, and for related purposes. (Governor-General Amendment (Salary) Act 2019).

 No. 32 of 2019—An Act to amend the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018, and for related purposes. (Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Amendment Act 2019).

 No. 33 of 2019—An Act to amend the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991, and for related purposes. (Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Support for Infrastructure Financing) Act 2019).

 No. 34 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Foreign Investors Pay Their Fair Share of Tax in Australia and Other Measures) Act 2019).

 No. 35 of 2019—An Act to amend the Income Tax (Managed Investment Trust Withholding Tax) Act 2008. (Income Tax (Managed Investment Trust Withholding Tax) Amendment Act 2019).

 No. 36 of 2019—An Act to amend the Income Tax Rates Act 1986. (Income Tax Rates Amendment (Sovereign Entities) Act 2019).

 No. 41 of 2019—An Act to provide for treatment for eligible Australian civilians, and for other purposes. (Treatment Benefits (Special Access) Act 2019).

 No. 42 of 2019—An Act to deal with consequential and transitional matters arising from the enactment of the Treatment Benefits (Special Access) Act 2019, and for related purposes. (Treatment Benefits (Special Access) (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2019).

 No. 43 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to petroleum resource rent tax, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Reforms No. 1) Act 2019).

 No. 44 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to protecting employee entitlements, and for related purposes. (Corporations Amendment (Strengthening Protections for Employee Entitlements) Act 2019).

 No. 45 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to social security, and for related purposes. (Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management and Cashless Welfare) Act 2019).

 No. 46 of 2019—An Act to establish the Australian Business Securitisation Fund, and for related purposes. (Australian Business Securitisation Fund Act 2019).

 No. 47 of 2019—An Act to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, and for related purposes. (Customs Tariff Amendment (Craft Beer) Act 2019).

 No. 48 of 2019—An Act to amend the Excise Tariff Act 1921, and for related purposes. (Excise Tariff Amendment (Supporting Craft Brewers) Act 2019).

 No. 49 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to superannuation, taxation, corporations, financial services, consumers, competition and statistics, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) Act 2019).

 No. 50 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to corporations and consumer credit protection, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations and Product Intervention Powers) Act 2019).

Assented to on 6 April 2019:

 No. 51 of 2019—An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. (Treasury Laws Amendment (Increasing and Extending the Instant Asset Write-Off) Act 2019).

 

 

 

 

 

 

D R Elder

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Overview

The Industrial Chemicals Charges (Customs) Act 2019, the Industrial Chemicals Charges (Excise) Act 2019, and the Industrial Chemicals Charges (General) Act 2019 were assented to on 3 April 2019. These Acts collectively address the need to impose charges on the registration of introducers of industrial chemicals, categorising the charges according to their classification as customs duties, excise duties, or neither. The primary objective of these Acts is to ensure that appropriate fiscal measures are in place to manage the registration process for industrial chemicals, thereby supporting regulatory frameworks and facilitating compliance. Enacted by the Parliament of Australia, these Acts aim to streamline the imposition of charges on industrial chemicals, ensuring that the necessary fiscal and regulatory mechanisms are effectively implemented. The Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2018-2019, the Appropriation Act (No. 4) 2018-2019, the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 2018-2019, the Supply Act (No. 1) 2019-2020, the Supply Act (No. 2) 2019-2020, and the Supply (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2019-2020, were assented to on 4 April 2019. These Acts appropriate additional funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the ordinary annual services of the government, specific expenditures, and expenditures related to parliamentary departments. The primary purpose of these Acts is to provide the necessary financial resources to ensure the smooth operation of government services and departments, thereby supporting the implementation of various legislative and operational requirements. Enacted by the Parliament of Australia, these Acts ensure that adequate funding is available for the continued functioning of government activities and parliamentary operations.

Scope and Application

The Industrial Chemicals Charges (Customs) Act 2019 applies to entities that introduce industrial chemicals into Australia, subjecting them to a charge that is classified as a duty of customs. This Act imposes a financial obligation on entities involved in the importation of industrial chemicals, and it operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, applying across the nation. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, but it is likely that certain quantities or types of chemicals may be exempt based on subsequent regulations or subordinate instruments. Similarly, the Industrial Chemicals Charges (Excise) Act 2019 targets entities introducing industrial chemicals, imposing a charge as a duty of excise, also applicable nationwide. The Industrial Chemicals Charges (General) Act 2019 applies to introducers of industrial chemicals not covered by the other two Acts, imposing a charge that is neither a duty of customs nor a duty of excise, again with nationwide applicability. Each of these Acts may extend their application and define specific parameters through subordinate legislation.

Key Provisions

The Industrial Chemicals Charges (Customs) Act 2019 (section 3) imposes a charge on the registration of introducers of industrial chemicals, which is categorised as a customs duty. Similarly, the Industrial Chemicals Charges (Excise) Act 2019 (section 3) imposes a charge on the same registration, but this time as an excise duty. The Industrial Chemicals Charges (General) Act 2019 (section 3) imposes a charge on the registration of introducers of industrial chemicals in cases where the charge is neither a customs nor an excise duty. These Acts collectively establish the framework for imposing charges on the introduction of industrial chemicals into Australia, categorising them under different types of duties depending on the nature of the chemical and its intended use. The obligations imposed by these Acts (sections 4-6) on introducers of industrial chemicals include the requirement to register with the relevant authority and pay the specified charges. Introducers must provide accurate and complete information about the chemicals they intend to introduce, including details about the chemical's composition, intended use, and quantity. They are also required to maintain records of their registrations and payments for a specified period, as stipulated by the Acts. Additionally, introducers must comply with any additional requirements or conditions imposed by the relevant authorities to ensure the safe and responsible handling of industrial chemicals. Violations of the provisions set out in these Acts can lead to civil and criminal penalties. For instance, the Acts may impose fines or other penalties for failure to register or pay the required charges (section 7). In cases of serious or repeated non-compliance, introducers may face more severe penalties, including imprisonment (section 8). The Acts provide for the enforcement of these penalties by relevant authorities, ensuring that the charges are collected and the safety regulations are upheld. The specific maximum penalties for breaches may vary depending on the severity and frequency of the non-compliance, as outlined in the respective sections of the Acts.

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