EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1982 NO.141
Bounty (Paper) Regulations
Issued by the Authority of the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
The Bounty (Paper) Act 1979 provides assistance, by way of a bounty scheme, to manufacturers in Australia of certain types of paper.
The purpose of the accompanying regulations is to introduce regulations under this Act to prescribe:
(i) the conditions to be complied with for the purposes of the Act, in connection with the manufacture of bountiable paper;
(ii) the manner in which, and the time within which, an application for bounty is to be made;
(iii) the information to be supplied by applicants in connection with such applications; and
(iv) the form and manner of appointment, by manufacturers of bountiable paper, of agents authorised to sign documents required to be signed under the Act or Regulations.
Regulation 2
Defines the expressions “authorized agent” and “the Act” for the purposes of the regulations;
Regulation 3
Specifies the conditions to be complied with in connection with the manufacture at registered premises of bountiable paper, namely -
(a) that each reel or palletized ream of bountiable paper sold by the manufacturer shall be allotted numbers or symbols from which the date and number of the production run in which that reel or palletized ream was manufactured may be determined; and
(b) that the numbers or symbols allotted to a reel or palletized ream of bountiable paper shall be marked on the reel or palletized ream of bountiable paper by means of a stencil or on a tag that is securely fixed to the reel or palletized ream.
Regulation 4
Requires the application for bounty:
(a) to be in writing;
(b) to be signed by, or on behalf of, the manufacturer of the paper in the presence of a witness;
(c) to state the name and address of the witness and declare that the application was signed in the presence of the witness; and
(d) to be delivered to certain officers within certain specified periods.
Regulation 5
Sets out the information to be supplied by the applicants for bounty including -
(a) the name and address of the manufacturer of the paper;
(b) the address of the registered premises at which the paper was manufactured;
(c) in respect of bountiable coated or bountiable uncoated paper:
(i) the date on which the paper was sold by the manufacturer;
(ii) the weight of the paper sold; and
(iii) the date on which the manufacturer of the paper sold was completed;
(d) the amount of bounty applied for;
(e) whether a previous application for bounty has been made in respect of other paper that has been sold by the manufacturer in the same period to which the Act applies as the paper to. which the present application relates and, if such an application has been made -
(i) the date of the application;
(ii) the amount of bounty applied for in the application;
(iii) the date of any payment made by way of bounty or advance on account of bounty in respect of the paper referred to in the application; and
(iv) the amount of any payment made by way of bounty or advance on account of bounty, as the case may be;
(f) whether a previous application for bounty has been made in respect of the paper to which the present application relates and, if such an application has been made -
(i) the date of the application;
(ii) the reason for making the application that is now being made;
(iii) the date of any payment made by way of bounty or advance on account of bounty in respect of the paper; and
(iv) the amount of any payment made by way of bounty or advance on account of bounty, as the case may be.
Regulation 6
Provides the authority for a manufacturer of bountiable paper to appoint an authorised agent, who must be at least 18 years of age, for the purpose of signing on his behalf any document that the manufacturer may be required to sign by, or for the purposes of, the Act or the Regulations, and provides that the instrument of appointment, which shall be delivered to a Collector or to the Comptroller-General, shall be in accordance with the form contained in the Schedule to the Regulations. Provision is also made for the manufacturer to be able to revoke the appointment of an authorised agent.
Regulation 7
Authorises a director or secretary of a company to sign documents on behalf of that company.
Overview
The Bounty (Paper) Regulations 1982 were introduced to provide a framework for the Bounty (Paper) Act 1979, which offers financial assistance to Australian manufacturers of certain types of paper. Enacted by the Minister for Industry and Commerce, these regulations aim to ensure that the bounty scheme operates smoothly and effectively by specifying the conditions for bounty eligibility, the application process, the necessary information to be provided by applicants, and the appointment of authorised agents for signing required documents. This legislative effort was designed to support the paper manufacturing industry, thereby contributing to the broader economic and industrial goals of the nation at the time.
Scope and Application
The Bounty (Paper) Regulations 1982, issued under the Bounty (Paper) Act 1979, apply to manufacturers in Australia who produce certain types of paper eligible for the bounty scheme. The Act provides financial assistance to these manufacturers, and the regulations govern the specific conditions and procedures under which the bounty is granted. The regulations specify the conditions for the manufacture of eligible paper at registered premises, requiring that each reel or palletised ream of paper be marked with numbers or symbols that indicate the production date and run number. Applications for bounty must be made in writing, signed by the manufacturer in the presence of a witness, and submitted within specified periods to certain officers. The regulations also detail the information required in the application, such as the manufacturer’s details, the weight and date of sale of the paper, and whether previous bounty applications have been made for the same or related paper. Additionally, the regulations allow manufacturers to appoint authorised agents over 18 years of age to sign documents on their behalf and provide the form for such appointments. While the primary focus of the Bounty (Paper) Act and its regulations is on the bounty scheme for paper manufacturers, there are no explicit exclusions or thresholds mentioned in the provided text, though the scope is inherently limited to those engaged in the specified paper manufacturing activities.
Key Provisions
The Bounty (Paper) Regulations, issued under the Bounty (Paper) Act 1979, establish a framework for the administration of a bounty scheme aimed at assisting Australian manufacturers of specific types of paper. Regulation 2 defines the terms "authorised agent" and "the Act" to clarify the scope and application of the subsequent regulations. Regulation 3 outlines the conditions that must be met for the manufacture of bountiable paper at registered premises. Specifically, it requires that each reel or palletized ream of bountiable paper be marked with numbers or symbols that indicate the date and production run number, with these markings applied either by stencil or securely fixed tags. Regulation 4 sets forth the procedural requirements for applying for a bounty, stipulating that the application must be in writing, signed by the manufacturer or their representative in the presence of a witness, and include the witness's name and address. It also mandates that the application be delivered to designated officers within specified timeframes. Regulation 5 details the information required in the bounty application, including the manufacturer's details, the location of the manufacturing premises, the sale date and weight of the paper, and whether previous bounty applications have been made for the same period.
The Bounty (Paper) Regulations impose several obligations on the parties governed by the Act. Manufacturers of bountiable paper must comply with the conditions specified in Regulation 3, ensuring that each reel or palletized ream is appropriately marked. They must also adhere to the procedural requirements outlined in Regulation 4, including the preparation and submission of written applications signed in the presence of a witness. Additionally, Regulation 5 requires manufacturers to provide detailed information about the paper produced and any previous bounty applications. These obligations are essential to ensure that bounty applications are complete, accurate, and submitted within the required timeframes.
The Bounty (Paper) Regulations establish consequences for non-compliance with the provisions outlined in the Act and Regulations. While specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed within the provided text, the regulations underscore the importance of adherence to the prescribed conditions and procedures. Failure to comply with these requirements could potentially result in the rejection of bounty applications, thereby denying manufacturers the assistance provided by the bounty scheme. The precise legal ramifications of non-compliance would likely be addressed in the main Act or through subsequent legislation or administrative actions.