Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1965

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Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty

No. 26 of 1965

An Act to amend the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1964.

[Assented to 28 May, 1965]

BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—

Short title and citation.

1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1965.


(2.) The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1964 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1965.

Commencement.

2.—(1.) Subject to this section, this Act shall be deemed to have come into operation on the nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-five.

(2.) Section 7 of this Act shall come into operation on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

Definitions.

3. Section 3 of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (b) of the definition of “period to which this Act applies” the word “or”; and

(b) by omitting paragraph (c) of that definition and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:—

“(c) the period that commenced on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-four, and ended on the eighteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-five;

“(d) the year that commenced on the nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-five; or

“(e) either of the two years next succeeding the year referred to in the last preceding paragraph;”.

Specification of bounty.

4. Section 5 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting sub-section (2.).

5. Section 7 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section inserted in its stead:—

Rate of bounty.

“7. The rate of the bounty is—

(a) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold before the nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-five—Sevenpence per pound; or

(b) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold on or after that date—Sixpence per pound.”.

Limit of available bounty.

6. Section 8 of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) the word “and” (last occurring); and


(b) by omitting paragraph (b) of sub-section (1.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:—

“(b) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold during the period to which this Act applies that commenced on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-four—is Sixty-four thousand three hundred and fifty pounds;

“(c) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold during the period to which this Act applies that commenced on the nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-five—is One hundred and twelve thousand pounds;

“(d) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold during the period to which this Act applies that commences on the nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-six—is One hundred and twelve thousand pounds; and

“(e) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold during the period to which this Act applies that commences on the nineteenth day of March, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven—is One hundred and twelve thousand pounds.”.

7. After section 19 of the Principal Act the following section is inserted:—

Delegation.

“19a.—(1.) The Minister or the Comptroller-General may, either generally or in relation to a matter or class of matters and either in relation to the whole of the Commonwealth or to a State or part of the Commonwealth, by writing under his hand, delegate all or any of his powers and functions under this Act (except this power of delegation).

“(2.) A power or function so delegated may be exercised or performed by the delegate in accordance with the instrument of delegation.

“(3.) A delegation under this section is revocable at will and does not prevent the exercise of a power or the performance of a function by the Minister or the Comptroller-General, as the case may be.”.

Overview

The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1965, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, was introduced to address and amend the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1964. The 1965 Act aimed to modify the rate of the bounty on cellulose acetate flake and adjust the limit of available bounty for specified periods. By specifying new rates and limits, the legislation intended to provide clearer financial incentives and regulatory parameters for the industry, ensuring alignment with the economic conditions and policy objectives of the time. The amendments reflect a direct intervention to support and regulate the cellulose acetate flake market within Australia, addressing both economic and industrial policy considerations.

Scope and Application

The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1965 amends the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1964 and applies to entities engaged in the sale of cellulose acetate flake within the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act specifies the bounty rates and limits for the sale of cellulose acetate flake for different periods, providing a bounty of seven pence per pound for sales before 19 March 1965, and six pence per pound for sales on or after that date. The Act also sets the limits of available bounty for specified periods, with particular emphasis on the periods commencing on 1 July 1964, 19 March 1965, and the two subsequent years. The Act allows for delegation of the Minister's or the Comptroller-General's powers and functions under the Act, with such delegations being revocable at will and not preventing the exercise of those powers or functions by the Minister or the Comptroller-General.

Key Provisions

The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1965 amends the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1964, with key modifications regarding the bounty rate and the limit of available bounty (sections 4 and 6). The bounty rate is reduced from sevenpence to sixpence per pound for cellulose acetate flake sold on or after 19 March 1965 (section 7). The Act also specifies the limit of available bounty for different periods, including the period starting on 1 July 1964 and ending on 18 March 1965, and subsequent years (section 6). Additionally, the Act introduces a delegation provision, allowing the Minister or the Comptroller-General to delegate their powers and functions under the Act, either generally or for specific matters and regions, which can be revoked at will (section 19a). The Act imposes several obligations on the parties involved. Firstly, it requires compliance with the amended bounty rates and limits for eligible cellulose acetate flake sold during the specified periods. Secondly, it mandates that any delegation of powers or functions must be exercised in accordance with the terms of the delegation instrument. The Act also requires that all claims for bounty be made within the prescribed period and in the prescribed manner, ensuring transparency and accountability in the bounty claims process. Breaches of the Act may result in various civil or criminal consequences. For instance, providing false or misleading information in a bounty claim could be considered fraudulent, potentially leading to penalties under the Crimes Act 1914. Additionally, failure to comply with the bounty rate or limit provisions may result in the denial of bounty claims or the imposition of fines, as stipulated in the relevant sections of the Act. The maximum penalties for such offences are not explicitly stated in the Act but could include fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent of the breach.

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