EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1987 NO. 292
Issued by the Authority of the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy
APPLE AND PEAR EXPORT CHARGE REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT)
The Apple and Pear Export Charge Act 1976 provides for the imposition of a charge on apples and pears exported from Australia.
Under subsection 7(3) the Apple and Pear Export Charge Act 1976 provides that, before making regulations relating to the rate of charge imposed, the Governor-General shall consider any recommendation made to the Minister by the Australian Apple and Pear Growers’ Association.
The proposed operative rate of charge prescribed in the Regulation is in accordance with the Association’s recommendation to the Minister that the rate of levy be 12 cents per box of fruit exported. The rate of charge is equivalent to the rate of levy on domestic sales of fresh apples and pears.
The maximum rate of levy permissible under the Act is 12 cents per box of fruit.
Proceeds from the charge on exports and from the levy on apples and pears produced and sold in Australia are used to finance the activities of the Australian Apple and Pear Corporation.
The apple and pear industry considers that the higher rates are required for the 1988 season to provide sufficient funds to meet operational needs of the Australian Apple and Pear Corporation in the immediate future.
The Regulation is to take effect from 1 January 1988.