Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations
Statutory Rules 1993 No. 337 as amended
made under the
Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993
This compilation was prepared on 18 January 2001
taking into account amendments up to SR 1997 No. 266
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
Page
1 Citation [see Note 1]
2 Interpretation
3 Paragraph 28 (6) (b) of the Act — prescribed organisations
4 Liability to State pay-roll tax
5 Contributions to costs of Australian Animal Health Council
Notes
1 Citation [see Note 1]
These Regulations may be cited as the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations.
2 Interpretation
In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears:
Act means the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993.
3 Paragraph 28 (6) (b) of the Act — prescribed organisations
The following organisations are prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 28 (6) (b) of the Act:
(a) Australian Council of Wool Exporters;
(b) Australian Interior Textile and Carpet Wool Council;
(c) Australian National Committee of the International Wool Textile Organisation;
(d) Australian Wool Processors Council;
(e) International Wool Textile Organisation;
(f) National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia;
(g) Private Treaty Wool Merchants of Australia;
(h) Wool Council of Australia.
4 Liability to State pay-roll tax
Subsection 74 (2) of the Act does not apply in relation to taxation under any of the following laws:
(a) Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 of New South Wales;
(b) Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 of Victoria;
(c) Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 of Queensland;
(d) Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 of South Australia;
(e) Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 of Western Australia;
(f) Pay-roll Tax Act 1974 of Tasmania;
(g) Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 of the Northern Territory;
(h) Pay-roll Tax Act 1987 of the Australian Capital Territory.
5 Contributions to costs of Australian Animal Health Council
For subsection 79 (3) of the Act, the total amount of contribution in respect of the financial year ending on 30 June 1998 is $284,605.
Notes to the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations
Note 1
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations (in force under the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993) as shown in this compilation comprise Statutory Rules 1993 No. 337 amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Statutory Rules
Year and
number | Date of notification
in Gazette | Date of
commencement | Application, saving or
transitional provisions |
1993 No. 337 | 10 Dec 1993 | 10 Dec 1993 | |
1994 No. 44 | 11 Mar 1994 | 1 Dec 1993 | — |
1994 No. 163 | 8 June 1994 | 1 July 1994 | — |
1996 No. 217 | 2 Oct 1996 | 2 Oct 1996 | — |
1997 No. 266 | 24 Sept 1997 | 24 Sept 1997 | — |
Table of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted |
Provision affected | How affected |
R. 4................. | ad. 1994 No. 44 |
R. 5................. | ad. 1994 No. 163 |
| rs. 1996 No. 217; 1997 No. 266 |
Overview
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations 1993, as amended, were introduced to provide detailed operational guidelines for the activities of the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation (AWORO) under the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993. This legislation was enacted by the Australian Parliament to address the need for structured and funded research and promotion activities in the wool industry. The Act established AWORO to support the industry's development, including funding research and marketing initiatives. The Regulations, prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting, Attorney-General’s Department, serve to outline specific operational aspects such as the identification of prescribed organisations, tax liabilities, and contributions to related councils. The policy objective of these Regulations is to ensure that AWORO can effectively carry out its mandate without undue financial or administrative burdens, thereby supporting the broader goals of the wool industry.
Scope and Application
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations, made under the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993, govern the operations and funding mechanisms of the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation. These Regulations apply to prescribed organisations such as the Australian Council of Wool Exporters, the Australian Interior Textile and Carpet Wool Council, and several other bodies listed under the Act, which are pivotal in the promotion and research of the wool industry in Australia. The Regulations provide clarity on the liability of these organisations concerning state payroll tax, explicitly exempting them from certain payroll taxes in various states and territories. Additionally, the Regulations outline the financial contributions that these organisations are required to make to the Australian Animal Health Council, specifying a particular amount for a given financial year. The scope of these Regulations extends nationally, aligning with the federal nature of the Act and ensuring uniform application across different jurisdictions, while also allowing for amendments through subordinate instruments to adapt to changing industry needs and regulatory landscapes.
Key Provisions
The Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Regulations 1993 (C2004L00139) provide a framework for the operation of the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation (AWPRO) under the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993. Section 3 specifies the organisations that are prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 28(6)(b) of the Act, including entities like the Australian Council of Wool Exporters and the International Wool Textile Organisation. Section 4 addresses the liability to State payroll tax, clarifying that subsection 74(2) of the Act does not apply to taxation under various State and Territory payroll tax laws.
These Regulations impose obligations on prescribed organisations to comply with the provisions of the Act and to contribute to the activities of AWPRO. Section 3 identifies specific organisations that must adhere to the regulations, ensuring they support the objectives of wool research and promotion. Section 4 exempts these organisations from certain payroll tax liabilities, reducing financial burdens and encouraging compliance with the Act. Additionally, Section 5 specifies the financial contributions these organisations must make to the Australian Animal Health Council, highlighting the financial obligations imposed by the Regulations.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in legal consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation Act 1993 or the associated Regulations could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties, as prescribed by the overarching Act. Given the nature of the Act and Regulations, penalties might include fines or other sanctions intended to enforce compliance and uphold the objectives of wool research and promotion.