Statutory Rules
1977 No. 202
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 twenty-seventh day of October 1977.
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 7 of the Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations the following regulation is added:
Support price—season 1976-77
“ 8. For the purpose of sub-section 7 (2) of the Act, the support price for the season that commenced on 1 October 1976 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:
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* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 3 November 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 109 as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, No. 159; 1974, Nos. 66 and 146; 1975, No. 153; and 1976, No. 226.
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Item | Name or variety | Amount per reputed box |
| Apples— | $ |
1 | Granny Smith............................................... | 5.56 |
2 | Red Delicious .............................................. | 5.53 |
3 | Golden Delicious ............................................ | 5.13 |
4 | Crofton................................................... | 5.13 |
5 | Cox’s Orange Pippin.......................................... | 5.07 |
6 | Geeveston Fanny............................................. | 4.96 |
7 | Scarlet Pearmain ............................................. | 4.83 |
8 | Tasman’s Pride.............................................. | 4.83 |
9 | Democrat................................................... | 4.93 |
10 | Legana................................................... | 4.98 |
11 | Cleopatra.................................................. | 4.98 |
12 | Delicious.................................................. | 4.91 |
13 | Yates.................................................... | 4.91 |
14 | Rome Beauty............................................... | 4.88 |
15 | Sturmer................................................... | 4.78 |
16 | Red Jonathan............................................... | 4.81 |
17 | Other Jonathan varieties........................................ | 4.73 |
18 | Other apple varieties.......................................... | 4.78 |
| Pears— | |
19 | Packham’s Triumph........................................... | 5.63 |
20 | Beurre Bosc................................................ | 5.50 |
21 | Josephine.................................................. | 5.13 |
22 | Winter Nelis................................................ | 4.83 |
23 | Other pear varieties........................................... | 4.78”. |
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Overview
The Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations 1977 were enacted to amend the existing Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations, providing updated support prices for apple and pear varieties for the 1976-77 season. This regulation was enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to ensure compliance with the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971. The policy objective of the Act was to stabilise the apple and pear industry by ensuring fair prices for growers and a stable supply of these products to the market. The regulation aimed to address the issue of fluctuating market prices by setting a support price for specified apple and pear varieties, thus providing growers with a financial safety net and contributing to the overall stability of the industry.
Scope and Application
The Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations, made under the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971, apply to the apple and pear industry in Australia, specifically focusing on the determination of support prices for various varieties of apples and pears. The regulations establish specific support prices for different varieties of these fruits for the 1976-77 season, as detailed in the amended regulation. The support prices are set per reputed box and vary depending on the specific variety of apple or pear, as listed in the regulation. The application of these regulations is national, given the overarching nature of the Act and the regulations, covering all apple and pear producers and entities involved in the trade within Australia. The regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, meaning they apply broadly to all relevant producers and transactions within the scope of the Act. Any further specifications or modifications to the application of these regulations can be made through subordinate instruments, which would extend or restrict their application as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Apple and Pear Stabilization Regulations 1977, made under the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971, introduce a new regulation (Regulation 8) concerning the support price for various apple and pear varieties for the season commencing 1 October 1976. This regulation specifies the support price per reputed box for different varieties listed in a table within the regulation. These prices are intended to stabilise the market by providing a financial baseline for the producers of these fruits.
Entities governed by these regulations, including apple and pear growers, packers, and sellers, must adhere to the specified support prices as outlined in Regulation 8. This adherence is critical for maintaining market stability and ensuring that producers receive a fair compensation for their produce. The support prices listed are to be strictly followed to prevent any market fluctuations that could adversely affect the industry.
Failure to comply with the stipulated support prices can result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of regulations under the Apple and Pear Stabilization Act 1971 could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties. These could include fines or other sanctions as prescribed by the Act or any related legislation. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but adherence to the regulation is essential to avoid any legal repercussions.