Statutory Rules
1976 No. 226
REGULATION UNDER THE APPLE AND PEAR STABILIZATION
ACT 1971.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971.
Dated this fourteenth day of October, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
IAN SINCLAIR
Minister of State for Primary Industry.
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Amendment of the Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations†
After regulation 6 of the Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations the following regulation is added:—
Support price — season 1975–76.
“ 7. For the purpose of sub-section 7 (2) of the Act, the support price for the season that commenced on 1 October 1975 in respect of a variety of fruit specified in Column 2 of the following table in an item in that table is the amount per reputed box specified in Column 3 of that table in that item:—
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| | Amount per |
Item | Name of variety | reputed box |
| Apples— | $ |
1 | Granny Smith.................................................. | 5.09 |
2 | Red Delicious.................................................. | 5.06 |
3 | Golden Delicious................................................ | 4.66 |
4 | Crofton....................................................... | 4.66 |
5 | Coxs Orange Pippin.............................................. | 4.60 |
6 | Geeveston Fanny................................................ | 4.49 |
7 | Scarlet Pearmain................................................ | 4.36 |
8 | Tasmans Pride.................................................. | 4.36 |
9 | Democrat..................................................... | 4.46 |
10 | Legana....................................................... | 4.51 |
11 | Cleopatra..................................................... | 4.51 |
12 | Delicious..................................................... | 4.44 |
13 | Yates........................................................ | 4.44 |
14 | Rome Beauty................................................... | 4.41 |
15 | Sturmer...................................................... | 4.31 |
16 | Red Jonathan................................................... | 4.34 |
17 | Other Jonathan varieties............................................ | 4.26 |
18 | Other apple varieties.............................................. | 4.31 |
| Pears— | |
19 | Packhams Triumph............................................... | 5.16 |
20 | Beurre Bosc.................................................... | 5.03 |
21 | Josephine..................................................... | 4.66 |
22 | Winter Nelis................................................... | 4.36 |
23 | Other pear varieties............................................... | 4.31 |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 15 October 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 109 as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, No. 159; 1974, Nos. 66 and 146; and 1975, No. 153.
Overview
The Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations 1976, made under the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971, aim to establish support prices for apple and pear varieties for the 1975-76 season. Enacted by the Governor-General on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, these regulations were designed to address market instability and provide financial security to apple and pear producers during the specified season. The policy objective behind these regulations is to ensure a fair and stable market for these fruit varieties, thereby supporting the agricultural sector and maintaining the economic viability of apple and pear growers. This legislative instrument was developed to provide a structured approach to the market regulation of apples and pears, ensuring that farmers receive a reliable income for their produce.
Scope and Application
The Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations 1976, made under the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971, apply to the apple and pear industry within Australia. These regulations specifically address the setting of support prices for various apple and pear varieties for the 1975-76 season, detailing the amount per reputed box for each variety listed in the table. The support prices are set out in the added regulation 7, which provides a detailed table specifying the price for each variety of apple and pear. The regulations apply to all entities involved in the production, sale, and distribution of apples and pears within the scope of the Act, ensuring that the support prices are adhered to across the industry. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the provided text, indicating that the regulations apply broadly to the specified apple and pear varieties. The application of these regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, as authorised by the Act.
Key Provisions
The Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971 is supplemented by Statutory Rules 1976 No. 226, which introduces a new regulation under the Act. Specifically, regulation 7 (section 7) sets out the support prices for various apple and pear varieties for the season commencing on 1 October 1975. This regulation is intended to provide financial stability for apple and pear growers by establishing a minimum price at which the fruit can be sold. The new regulation is appended after regulation 6 of the existing Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved in the production and sale of apples and pears. Growers and sellers must adhere to the specified support prices outlined in the regulation. This ensures that all participants in the market are aware of the minimum price thresholds that must be met, thereby promoting fair trade practices and economic stability within the industry. The regulation aims to support growers by guaranteeing a minimum return on their produce, which is particularly important during fluctuating market conditions.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971 and its regulations could result in legal consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of agricultural stabilization regulations can generally lead to fines, legal action, or other enforcement measures by relevant authorities. The Act likely includes provisions for penalties to ensure adherence to the established support prices, protecting the interests of growers and maintaining market stability.