Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947

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APPLE AND PEAR ORGANIZATION.

No. 44 of 1947.

An Act to amend the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938, and for other purposes.

[Assented to 12th June, 1947.]

BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—

Short title and citation.

1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947.

(2.) The Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938–1947.

Commencement.

2. This Act shall commence on a date to be fixed by Proclamation.

Repeal of certain Acts.

3. The Acts specified in the Schedule to this Act are repealed.

Amendment of title.

4. The title of the Principal Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the words “, and for other purposes”.

Definitions.

5. Section three of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting the definition of “approved growers’ organizations”; and

(b) by omitting the definition of “grower” and inserting in its stead the following definition:—

“ ‘grower’, in relation to a poll of growers taken for the purpose of this Act, means a person who carries on the business of growing apples or pears or apples and pears and, for that purpose, utilizes an area or areas comprising not less than five acres:”.

Australian Apple and Pear Board.

6. Section four of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting sub-section (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-section:—

“(2.) The Board shall consist of—

(a) one member (in this Act referred to as ‘the Government representative’) to represent the Commonwealth Government;

(b) two members to represent the growers of apples and pears in the State of Tasmania;

(c) one member from each of the States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to represent the growers of apples and pears in each of those States;

(d) one member from each of the States of Tasmania and Western Australia to represent the exporters of apples and pears in each of those States;

(e) one member to represent the exporters of apples and pears in the States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia; and

(f) one member to represent employees engaged in the apple and pear industry.”;

(b) by omitting sub-sections (4.), (5.), (6.), (7.), (8.), (9.), (10.), (11.) and (12.) and inserting in their stead the following subsections:—

“(4.) The member appointed as the Government representative shall hold office, unless sooner removed from office by the Governor-General, for a period of three years but shall be eligible for re-appointment.

“(5.) The members representing the growers in any State shall be elected by a poll of growers taken in the prescribed manner in that State.

“(6.) The members appointed to represent exporters of apples and pears shall be appointed upon the nomination of the Minister.

“(7.) The member appointed to represent employees engaged in the apple and pear industry shall be appointed upon the nomination of the Minister.

“(8.) Members of the Board, other than the Government representative, shall, subject to this section, hold office for a period of three years, and shall be eligible for reappointment or for re-election, as the case may be.”;

(d) by omitting the proviso to sub-section (14.).

7. Section seven of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section inserted in its stead:—

Chairman of the Board.

“7.—(1.) The Government representative shall be the Chairman of the Board.

“(2.) At any meeting of the Board at which the Chairman is not present the members present shall elect one of their number to act as Chairman at that meeting.”.

Quorum.

8. Section eight of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (3.) the word “nine” and inserting in its stead the word “seven”.

Executive Committee of Board.

9. Section nine of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from the proviso to sub-section (1.) the words “two members thereof are representatives” and inserting in their stead the words “one member thereof is a representative”;

(b) by omitting from sub-section (2.) the word “first” (first occurring); and

(c) by omitting from that sub-section the words “in pursuance of this Act” and inserting in their stead the words “after the date of commencement of the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947”.

Fees and expenses.

10. Section ten of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words “be entitled to receive fees and expenses as provided in this section” and inserting in their stead the words “, subject to the next succeeding sub-section, be entitled to receive such salaries, fees and expenses as are prescribed”;

(b) by inserting in sub-section (2.), before the word “fees”, the words “salary or”; and

Overseas representatives.

11. Section eleven of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (2.) the words “the Board determines” and inserting in their stead the words “are prescribed”.

Powers and functions of Board.

12. Section thirteen of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (e) of sub-section (1.), the words “either on its own behalf or in collaboration with any other Board or Authority” and inserting in their stead the words “subject to any direction of the Minister”;

(b) by omitting from sub-paragraph (i) of that paragraph the words “of,” (second occurring) and “or” (last occurring); and

“(iii) to increase and extend the consumption of apples and pears throughout Australia; or

(iv) to improve the production of apples and pears in Australia,”.

Power to control export of apples and pears.

13. Section fourteen of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by inserting in sub-section (3.), after the word “export” (first occurring), the words “and the sale and distribution after export”;

(b) by omitting from sub-section (7.) all the words from and including the word “request” to the end of the subsection and inserting in their stead the words “refer the matter to the Minister for decision”;

(c) by omitting from sub-section (8.) the words “an arbitrator, the arbitrator” and inserting in their stead the words “the Minister, the Minister”; and

(d) by omitting from that sub-section the word “arbitrator” and inserting in its stead the word “Minister”.

Contracts relating to shipment and insurance of apples and pears.

14. Section fifteen of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the proviso to sub-section (4.) the word “thirty nine” and inserting in its stead the word “forty-seven”.

Poll on question of continuance of Act.

15. Section twenty-six of the Principal Act is repealed.

THE SCHEDULE.

Apple and Pear Publicity and Research Act 1938.

Apple and Pear Tax Act 1938.

Apple and Pear Tax Assessment Act 1938.

Overview

The Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, was introduced to amend the existing Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938, enhancing the legislative framework governing the apple and pear industry. The primary objective of the Act is to address gaps and improve the efficiency of apple and pear industry regulation, including the structure and functions of the Australian Apple and Pear Board. This legislation was passed by the Parliament of Australia and aims to modernise the industry's governance and operational aspects to better serve the interests of growers, exporters, and industry employees. The Act includes provisions for the composition of the Board, member appointments and terms, and the Board's functions and powers, ensuring a more representative and effective regulatory body.

Scope and Application

The Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947 applies to the operations of the Australian Apple and Pear Board, which is established to manage the apple and pear industry within Australia. This Act amends the original Apple and Pear Organization Act of 1938, thereby extending its scope and operational framework. The Act applies to various stakeholders in the apple and pear industry, including growers, exporters, and employees. Geographically, the Act operates at the national level within Australia, as it is a Commonwealth Act. The Board's composition reflects representation from different states and territories, ensuring a broad geographical reach. The Act also includes provisions for the appointment and reappointment of Board members, specifying terms and eligibility for reappointment. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but allows for the possibility of subordinate instruments to further define the application and scope of the Act. This includes the power to control the export of apples and pears and to regulate related contracts, thereby extending its regulatory reach through these instruments.

Key Provisions

The Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947 primarily amends the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938, introducing changes to the composition and functions of the Australian Apple and Pear Board, as well as altering certain provisions related to the control, export, and shipment of apples and pears. The Act also includes a schedule that specifies the repeal of other associated legislation. The Board, as outlined in section 6, now consists of one Government representative, two members representing Tasmanian growers, one member from each of the other states to represent local growers, additional members for exporters from specific states, and one member for employees in the apple and pear industry. This new structure ensures broader representation and aims to better reflect the diverse interests within the apple and pear sector. The obligations imposed by the Act require the Board members representing growers to be elected by a poll of growers in their respective states, while those representing exporters and employees are appointed by the Minister. This process ensures that the Board's composition is both representative and responsive to the needs of the industry. Additionally, the Act mandates that the Government representative, who is also the Chairman of the Board, must be eligible for reappointment, while other members are eligible for reappointment or re-election, depending on their role. The Act further provides for the Board to be involved in increasing and extending the consumption of apples and pears, as well as improving their production within Australia, subject to any directions from the Minister. The Apple and Pear Organization Act 1947 imposes penalties for non-compliance with its provisions, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text provided. The Act's amendments focus more on the structural and functional changes within the Board and its activities rather than on penalties for breaches. However, given the nature of the legislation, any significant non-compliance with the Act's provisions could potentially lead to legal repercussions, including fines or other penalties as prescribed by law. The exact nature and extent of these penalties would likely be outlined in the associated Acts that are repealed or in other relevant legislation.

Area of Law: Commercial Law; Corporate Law & Governance
Instrument: Act
Concepts: Commencement Provisions; Repeal & Amendment; Definitions & Interpretation; Licensing & Registration; Enforcement Powers

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