Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty
No. 64 of 1969
An Act to amend the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956–1966.
[Assented to 12 September 1969]
[Date of commencement 10 October 1969]
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 1969.
(2.) The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956–1966 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 1956–1969.
2. After section 3 of the Principal Act the following section is inserted:—
Extension of period in respect of which bounty is payable.
“3a.—(1.) The Governor-General may, by Proclamation, declare that a period commencing on the first day of January, One thousand nine hundred and seventy, and terminating on such date as is specified in the Proclamation (being a date not later than the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and seventy) is a period to which this Act applies.
“(2.) At any time before the terminating date specified in a Proclamation made in pursuance of the last preceding sub-section, the Governor-General may, by a further Proclamation, amend the first-mentioned Proclamation by substituting for that terminating date a date earlier than that terminating date, but not earlier than the date on which the further Proclamation is published in the Gazette, and, upon the publication of the further Proclamation in the Gazette, the first-mentioned Proclamation shall have effect, and be deemed at all times to have had effect, as so amended.
“(3.) For the purposes of this Act, a period declared in pursuance of this section to be a period to which this Act applies shall be deemed to be, and at all times from the commencement of that period to have been, a period to which this Act applies.”.
Limit of annual bounty.
3. Section 8 of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (f) of sub-section (1.) the word “and” (last occurring); and
(b) by adding at the end of that sub-section the following word and paragraph:—
“; and (h) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold in a period declared in accordance with section three a of this Act to be a period to which this Act applies—is the amount that bears to Two hundred and twenty-four thousand dollars the same proportion as that period bears to twelve months.”.
Overview
The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1969, enacted on 12 September 1969, was introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament to amend the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956–1966. The primary problem this Act sought to address was the need to extend the period for which the bounty on cellulose acetate flake would be payable, thereby providing additional time for the industry to benefit from the bounty scheme. By amending the existing Act, this legislation aimed to support the cellulose acetate flake industry during a period of financial need, ensuring that manufacturers could continue to operate with some financial relief. The policy objective was to provide a continued incentive for the production and sale of cellulose acetate flake by extending the bounty period and adjusting the bounty limit accordingly.
Scope and Application
The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1969 amends the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956–1966, introducing provisions that extend the period for which a bounty may be paid on the sale of cellulose acetate flake and modifying the calculation of the annual bounty limit. This Act applies to entities involved in the sale of cellulose acetate flake within the specified period, as determined by a proclamation issued by the Governor-General. The geographic reach of the Act is federal, applying throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the Act itself, but its application can be further defined or restricted through proclamations by the Governor-General. The Act also allows for the amendment of initial proclamations, which can extend or shorten the specified period for bounty payments.
Key Provisions
The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1969 introduces key changes to the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956–1966, primarily through the insertion of a new section 3a (subsections 1–3) and the amendment of section 8. The Act allows the Governor-General to declare a specific period, beginning on 1 January 1970 and ending on a date no later than 30 June 1970, during which the bounty provisions apply. This period can be adjusted by subsequent proclamations, provided the new end date is no earlier than the date of publication in the Gazette.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties involved, primarily by extending the eligibility for bounty payments to include cellulose acetate flake sold during the declared period. This extension is calculated based on a proportion of $224,000 relative to the duration of the declared period compared to a standard twelve-month period. The amendment to section 8 of the Principal Act incorporates this new calculation method, ensuring that eligible sellers receive bounty payments proportionate to the declared period.
Failure to comply with the provisions set out in the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1969 could result in legal consequences. While the Act does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties, breaches of such legislative provisions typically attract penalties under the general legal framework governing administrative law and compliance. These could include fines or other penalties as determined by relevant authorities, reflecting the seriousness of non-compliance with legislative mandates.
Given the specific nature of the bounty provisions and the adjustments to the Principal Act, it is crucial for entities involved in the sale of cellulose acetate flake to adhere to the declared period and calculation methods outlined in the Act. Non-compliance could potentially lead to disputes over bounty entitlements, necessitating legal recourse to resolve any discrepancies or challenges.