Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations (Amendment) 1997 No. 266
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1997 No. 266
Issued by the Authority of the Minister For Primary Industries and Energy
Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993
Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations (Amendment)
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993 (the Act) objective is to improve the performance of the Australian wool industry by improving the application of funding for wool promotion and research and development relating to wool and the wool industry.
On behalf of the wool industry, the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation is currently responsible for funding the industry's share of certain activities carried out by the Australian Animal Health Council (AAHC) for Australia's livestock industries.
The AAHC was set up by the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand to oversee animal health policy development and national program delivery in Australia. The predecessor program of the AAHC was the Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Consultative Council (EXANDIS), prepared by the Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
The regulations provide for an amendment to the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation regulations and prescribes the amount to be contributed for the 1997-98 financial year by AWRAP on behalf of the wool industry.
Regulation l provides for an amendment to the Australian Wool Research and Promotion
Organisation Regulations.
Regulation 2 provides for removing regulation 5 of the AWRAP regulations which relates to the contribution for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 financial years. It provides a new regulation 5 which sets out the contribution to the costs of the AAHC for the 1997-98 financial year.
The regulations commence on gazettal.
Overview
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations (Amendment) 1997 No. 266 amends the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations to adjust the financial contributions made by the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation (AWRAP) for the 1997-98 financial year. This regulation was introduced to ensure that the wool industry continues to fund its share of activities carried out by the Australian Animal Health Council, which is responsible for the development and delivery of animal health policies and national programs across Australia's livestock industries. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia under the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993, with the overarching policy objective of enhancing the performance of the Australian wool industry through improved funding for wool promotion and research and development. The regulations, which were issued by the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy, commenced upon gazettal, thereby immediately implementing the changes to financial contributions for the specified financial year.
Scope and Application
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations (Amendment) 1997 No. 266 amends the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations, which were made under the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993. The Act applies to the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation (AWPRO) and its activities related to funding wool promotion and research and development. This includes financial contributions to the Australian Animal Health Council (AAHC) on behalf of the wool industry. The Act, therefore, applies to the wool industry and entities involved in wool production and related activities. The regulations are applicable nationally, as the Act is a Commonwealth instrument. The amendments set out the specific contribution for the 1997-98 financial year, superseding previous contributions for earlier financial years. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds but focus on updating financial obligations for the wool industry’s involvement in livestock health activities. The regulations come into effect upon gazettal, and further details or specific application aspects may be governed by subordinate instruments or related guidelines.
Key Provisions
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations (Amendment) 1997 No. 266 primarily serve to amend existing regulations concerning the funding contributions for wool promotion and research activities. Regulation 1 introduces the amendment to the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations, essentially updating the financial obligations for the industry. Regulation 2 specifically addresses the removal of regulation 5, which pertains to contributions for the financial years 1995-96 and 1996-97. In its place, it introduces a new regulation 5, which specifies the contribution to be made for the 1997-98 financial year. This new regulation ensures that the wool industry's financial obligations for the Australian Animal Health Council (AAHC) are clearly outlined and updated for the forthcoming financial year.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily financial in nature. The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation (AWRAP) is required to contribute a specified amount to the AAHC for the 1997-98 financial year. This contribution is part of the broader mandate to support research and development activities related to wool and the wool industry. The AWRAP is responsible for ensuring that the wool industry's share of the costs for activities overseen by the AAHC is met, reflecting the organisation's commitment to supporting industry-wide animal health initiatives. These financial obligations are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of the AAHC's programs, which are vital for the health and productivity of Australia's livestock industries.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the Explanatory Statement does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaching the regulations. However, it is reasonable to infer that failure to meet the financial obligations as specified in the amended regulations could result in a breakdown in the support provided to the AAHC. This, in turn, could negatively impact the overall health and performance of Australia's livestock industries. While the statement does not provide details on maximum penalties or specific civil or criminal consequences, the importance of adhering to these financial obligations is implicitly underscored by the nature of the activities being funded. Non-compliance could potentially lead to legal or administrative actions to enforce the financial obligations stipulated in the regulations.