Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations

Overview

The Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1957 (Statutory Rules 1957 No. 73) were introduced to regulate the export charges imposed on canned fruits under the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926-1952. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Governor-General in Council and came into effect on 1 January 1958. The primary objective of these regulations was to implement a new charge structure for canned fruits exported from Australia, as recommended by the Australian Canned Fruits Board and reported to the Minister. The regulations replaced the previous Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations from 1953 and 1954, setting the export charge at one-sixth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits (excluding canned pineapple juice) and three-twenty-fourths of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned pineapple juice. These changes aimed to better align the export charges with the current economic conditions and the recommendations of the industry board.

Scope and Application

The Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1957, made under the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926-1952, apply to the export of canned fruits from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations set specific rates for charges imposed on the export of canned fruits, with differentiated rates for canned fruits other than pineapple juice and canned pineapple juice. The legislation is applicable nationally, with prescribed officers in each state designated to collect the export charges. The regulations establish that the charge for canned fruits other than pineapple juice is one-sixth of a penny for each thirty ounces, and for canned pineapple juice, it is three-twenty-fourths of a penny for each thirty ounces. These regulations came into effect on 1 January 1958, replacing previous regulations, and provide the framework for the imposition and collection of export charges on canned fruits.

Key Provisions

The Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations (1957) detail the operative sections which establish the rates of charge for the export of canned fruits from Australia, as well as the prescribed officers responsible for collecting these charges. Section 5 of the Regulations sets out the rates of charge, with One-sixth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits (excluding canned pineapple juice) and Three-twenty-fourths of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned pineapple juice. Section 6 specifies the officers designated to receive the export charges, identifying them by their roles and the states in which they operate. The Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved in the export of canned fruits. Exporters are required to pay the prescribed charge at the specified rates, as outlined in section 5. The designated officers, as listed in section 6, must collect these charges on behalf of the Commonwealth. The Australian Canned Fruits Board is responsible for reporting to the Minister, which informs the Governor-General’s decision to set these rates. Any breach of the Regulations can lead to civil or criminal consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations, under the parent Act, Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926-1952, there could be potential financial penalties or other enforcement actions for non-compliance. Exporters who fail to pay the prescribed charges could face legal action, and officers who do not collect the charges as required may also be subject to penalties. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would be guided by the broader legislative framework under which these Regulations operate.