Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000
Statutory Rules 2000 No. 286 as amended
made under the
Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Act 1990
This compilation was prepared on 6 October 2011
taking into account amendments up to SLI 2011 No. 171
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney‑General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
1 Name of Regulations [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
3 Definitions
4 Quota fee
Notes
1 Name of Regulations [see Note 1]
These Regulations are the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000.
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
These Regulations commence on gazettal.
3 Definitions
In these Regulations:
Act means the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Act 1990.
quota document means a quota document issued under section 6 of the Act in relation to a kind of goods.
quota entitlement means the quantity of a kind of goods that a quota holder has a right to export in the period specified in the holder’s quota document for the goods.
Note See subsection 3 (1) of the Act for the meaning of goods.
quota holder means a licensee who holds a quota granted under section 6 of the Act in relation to a kind of goods.
Note Unless the contrary intention appears, expressions in the Act have the same meaning as in Part 2 of the Australian Meat and Live‑stock Industry Act 1997 — see subsection 3 (2) of the Act.
quota year means:
(a) for a quota to export high quality beef to the European Union — a financial year commencing on 1 July; and
(b) for a quota to export any other kind of goods — a calendar year.
4 Quota fee
(1) For paragraph 6 (2) (a) of the Act, the fee payable for each kilogram of quota to export high quality beef to the European Union is:
(a) for the quota year commencing on 1 July 2011 — 0.2 of a cent; and
(b) for a subsequent quota year — 0.26 of a cent.
(1A) For paragraph 6 (2) (a) of the Act, the fee payable for each kilogram of quota to export any other kind of goods is:
(a) for the quota year commencing on 1 January 2011 — 0.2 of a cent; and
(b) for the quota year commencing on 1 January 2012, and each subsequent quota year — 0.26 of a cent.
(2) The fee is payable to:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Quota Administration and Statistics Unit
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
fax: 02 6272 4585.
Notes to the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000
Note 1
The Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000 (in force under the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Act 1990) as shown in this compilation comprise Statutory Rules 2000 No. 286 amended as indicated in the Tables below.
For all relevant information pertaining to application, saving or transitional provisions see Table A.
Table of Instruments
Year and
number | Date of notification
in Gazette or FRLI registration | Date of
commencement | Application, saving or
transitional provisions |
2000 No. 286 | 1 Nov 2000 | 12 Nov 2000 | |
2002 No. 137 | 27 June 2002 | 27 June 2002 | — |
2003 No. 275 | 7 Nov 2003 | 7 Nov 2003 | — |
2010 No. 216 | 22 July 2010 (see F2010L02116) | 23 July 2010 | R. 3 |
2011 No. 171 | 5 Oct 2011 (see F2011L02029) | 6 Oct 2011 | — |
Table of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted |
Provision affected | How affected |
R. 3................. | am. 2002 No. 137 |
| rs. 2010 No. 216 |
| am. 2011 No. 171 |
Heading to r. 4.......... | rs. 2010 No. 216 |
R. 4................. | am. 2003 No. 275; 2010 No. 216; 2011 No. 171 |
Table A Application, saving or transitional provisions
Select Legislative Instrument 2010 No. 216
3 Amendment of Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000
(1) Schedule 1 amends the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000.
(2) The amendments made by Schedule 1 apply as follows:
(a) in relation to an application for a quota of high quality beef to be exported to the European Union — on and after 1 May 2011;
(b) in any other case — on and after the commencement of these Regulations.
Overview
The Australian Meat and Livestock (Quotas) Regulations 2000 were enacted to provide detailed regulations under the Australian Meat and Livestock (Quotas) Act 1990, addressing the need for specific rules governing meat and livestock export quotas. These regulations were prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra, and came into effect upon gazettement. They define key terms such as "quota document," "quota entitlement," and "quota year," and specify the fees payable for different types of export quotas. The enactment body, the Parliament, aimed to streamline the administration of meat and livestock export quotas, ensuring that the industry operates within the legal framework set by the Act. The policy objective is to regulate and manage export quotas effectively, thereby supporting the Australian meat and livestock industry while maintaining compliance with international trade agreements.
Scope and Application
The Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000 apply to the management and administration of export quotas for meat and livestock products in Australia. These Regulations are made under the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Act 1990 and provide detailed rules concerning the allocation, administration, and monitoring of export quotas for various types of meat and livestock products. The scope of these Regulations extends to all entities involved in the export of meat and livestock products, including quota holders, exporters, and other relevant stakeholders. These Regulations also outline the fees payable for the export of different types of meat and livestock products, specifying the rates for high-quality beef exports to the European Union and other kinds of goods. The application of these Regulations is national, applying across all states and territories in Australia. The Regulations do not explicitly provide for any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but the fees outlined may indirectly influence who can afford to engage in certain export activities. The Regulations are implemented through subordinate instruments, which have been amended over time to reflect changes in policy and market conditions.
Key Provisions
The Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000 (section 1) provide the framework for the administration of quotas for the export of meat and livestock, operating under the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Act 1990. The regulations commence on gazettal (section 2) and define key terms such as "quota document," "quota entitlement," "quota holder," and "quota year" (section 3). These definitions clarify the types of goods covered, the rights of quota holders, and the specific periods for which quotas apply. The regulations also establish the fees payable for each kilogram of quota, distinguishing between high-quality beef exports to the European Union and other kinds of goods, with different rates for certain years (section 4).
The obligations imposed by the regulations primarily involve the payment of quota fees and adherence to the specified periods for quota validity. Quota holders must ensure they pay the applicable fees to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Quota Administration and Statistics Unit (section 4). Additionally, these regulations ensure that the export of meat and livestock is managed in a structured and controlled manner, with quotas being strictly adhered to and fees being correctly calculated and paid. Compliance with these requirements is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the quota system and facilitating lawful exports.
Breaches of the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Regulations 2000 can result in various civil and criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the excerpt, under the Australian Meat and Live‑stock (Quotas) Act 1990, penalties for non-compliance with quotas and related regulations can include fines and, in severe cases, criminal charges. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they are intended to enforce adherence to the regulatory framework and ensure the proper management of export quotas.