Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry (Gross Value of Production of the Industry for 2022-23) Determination 2023

Overview

The Australian Meat and Livestock Industry (Gross Value of Production of the Industry for 2022-23) Determination 2023 was enacted in 2023 to address the need for an updated determination of the gross value of production of the Australian meat and livestock industry for the financial year starting on 1 July 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023. This determination was made under subsection 66(3) of the Australian Meat and Livestock Industry Act 1997. Joanna Stanion, as a delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, was responsible for making this determination. The policy objective is to provide an accurate and current figure of the gross value of production of the industry, which is essential for various economic analyses, policy-making, and industry reporting purposes. This determination ensures that stakeholders have the most recent and reliable data for assessing the performance and contribution of the meat and livestock sector to the Australian economy.

Scope and Application

The Australian Meat and Livestock Industry (Gross Value of Production of the Industry for 2022-23) Determination 2023 is a legislative instrument that applies to the meat and livestock industry within Australia. This Determination, made by Joanna Stanion, a delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, specifies the gross value of production for the financial year starting on 1 July 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023, setting it at $19,330,039,003. The Determination operates under the authority of the Australian Meat and Livestock Industry Act 1997, and it provides a specific economic measure that may be used for various regulatory, statistical, and policy purposes within the industry. The scope of this Determination is national, impacting all entities engaged in the production of meat and livestock across the Commonwealth of Australia, including both primary producers and entities involved in processing and distribution. While the Determination itself does not explicitly state exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, it is an integral part of the legislative framework that supports broader industry regulation and reporting requirements.

Key Provisions

This Determination (C2023G01001) establishes the gross value of production for the Australian meat and livestock industry for the 2022-23 financial year under section 66(3) of the Australian Meat and Livestock Industry Act 1997. According to section 1 of the Determination, the gross value of production is set at $19,330,039,003 for the period beginning 1 July 2022 and ending 30 June 2023. This figure is a critical component for various statutory calculations and assessments related to the industry's economic impact and regulatory compliance. The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties governed by it, including the requirement to accurately report and account for the gross value of production. Section 66(3) mandates that the delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, in this case Joanna Stanion, must make this determination annually. This ensures that the value of production is officially recognised and can be used for further regulatory purposes, such as determining levies or assessing industry performance. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act, or providing inaccurate data, could lead to civil or criminal consequences. While the Determination itself does not explicitly state penalties, breaches of the Australian Meat and Livestock Industry Act 1997 generally attract fines and potential criminal charges. For instance, under section 13 of the principal Act, an individual or entity found guilty of knowingly providing false or misleading information could face fines of up to $22,000 for individuals and significantly higher penalties for corporations. Additionally, severe cases may lead to imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness with which the Act treats non-compliance.