Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Amendment Act 1980

Overview

The Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Amendment Act 1980 was enacted by the Queen, in accordance with the authority of the Australian Parliament, to modify the Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Act 1979. This amendment was introduced to address the need for adjustments in the bounty rates and the limits on available bounty for rotary cultivators within specific periods, as originally outlined in the Principal Act. The Act aims to provide clarity and update the financial incentives for the use of rotary cultivators in agricultural practices. It came into operation on the day it received Royal Assent and seeks to refine the bounty payment structure and reporting requirements for such cultivators.

Scope and Application

The Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Amendment Act 1980 applies to individuals or entities that own or operate bountiable prime movers within the specified time periods outlined in the Act. The legislation pertains specifically to those involved in the use of rotary cultivators and the bounty payments associated with them. The geographic scope of the Act is national, extending across the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act adjusts the periods during which the bounty is payable, alters the rate of bounty, and modifies the limit of available bounty for specific periods. Additionally, it requires the Comptroller-General to provide a return to the Minister detailing the bounty payments made during these periods. Notably, the Act does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, though the defined periods and bounty rates imply certain conditions under which the bounty is applicable. The Act also allows for further regulation and specification through subordinate instruments, which could provide additional details or conditions for the bounty payments.

Key Provisions

The Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Amendment Act 1980 makes several significant changes to the Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Act 1979, which is referred to as the Principal Act in this new legislation. The operative sections of this amendment Act define specific periods during which the bounty for rotary cultivators will be payable (section 4) and adjust the rate of the bounty (section 9). Furthermore, it modifies the limit of available bounty (section 10) and updates the requirements for returns to Parliament (section 22). Under this Act, certain obligations and requirements are placed on the parties involved. The bounty will now be payable at a rate of $40 per kilowatt for rotary cultivators whose bounty becomes payable during the periods mentioned in paragraphs 4(a) and 4(b) of the Act, and $20 per kilowatt for those whose bounty becomes payable during the period mentioned in paragraph 4(c). The limit of available bounty for rotary cultivators during the period specified in paragraph 4(b) is proportionally adjusted based on the duration of that period compared to 12 months. The Comptroller-General is required to provide a detailed return to the Minister, including the names and addresses of individuals who received the bounty, the amounts paid, and the number of rotary cultivators involved, once the period specified in paragraph 4(c) has ended. The Bounty (Rotary Cultivators) Amendment Act 1980 also includes provisions regarding offences and penalties for non-compliance with the Act. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text of this amendment Act, it is reasonable to infer that breaches of the Principal Act, as amended by this Act, could lead to legal consequences. The maximum penalties for such breaches would typically be outlined in the Principal Act or related legislation, and could include fines or other civil and criminal penalties as deemed appropriate by the courts. Compliance with the obligations and requirements set forth in this Act is crucial to avoid any potential legal ramifications.