STATUTORY RULES.
1963. No. 149.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1963.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1963,
Dated this seventeenth day of December, 1963.
DE L’ISLE
Governor-General,
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Customs and Excise.
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Amendments of the Customs Regulations.†
1. Regulation 22 of the Customs Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Seventeen shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Eighteen shilling and sixpence”.
2. Form 39 in the Schedule to the Customs Regulations is amended by omitting the words “(in duplicate)”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 24th December, 1963.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 203, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 17, 95 and 121; 1928, Nos. 47, 57, 74 and 95; 1929, Nos. 25, 56 and 127; 1930, Nos. 91, 138 and 140; 1931, Nos. 16, 42 and 90; 1932, No. 90; 1933, Nos. 21, 105, 106 and 129; 1934, Nos. 109 and 127; 1935, Nos. 1, 41, 69 and 113; 1936. Nos. 49 and 163; 1938, No. 111; 1939, No. 157; 1940, Nos. 203 and 256; 1946, Nos. 127 and 161; 1947, Nos. 29, 83 , 94 and 152; 1948, No. 156; 1949, Nos. 34, 78, 95 and 111; 1950, No. 17; 1951, Nos. 34, 38, 71, 99, 106, 109 and 159; 1952, No. 96; 1953, No. 102; 1954, No. 21; 1955, Nos. 15, 32 and 66; 1956, Nos. 71, 83, 91 and 127; 1957, Nos. 57 and 76; 1958, No. 86; 1959, No. 106; 1960, Nos. 29 and 70; 1961, Nos. 60 and 144; and 1962, Nos. 102 and 103.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
11276/63.—Price 3d. 10/8.11.1963.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1963 No. 149, enacted by the Governor-General in Council under the Customs Act 1901-1963, serves to amend the Customs Regulations. This legislative instrument responds to the need for updating the monetary values and administrative processes within the customs regulations, reflecting changes in economic conditions and administrative efficiency. The Customs Act 1901-1963 provides the legislative framework under which these regulations operate, ensuring compliance with the overarching customs laws of the Commonwealth. The specific amendments include adjustments to the monetary figures and administrative formalities, such as the removal of the requirement for duplicate forms, aiming to streamline customs processes and reduce administrative burdens. This legislative action underscores the ongoing commitment to adapt and refine customs regulations in line with evolving economic and administrative needs.
Scope and Application
The Customs Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1963, No. 149, pertain to the implementation and enforcement of the Customs Act 1901-1963. These regulations apply to all persons and entities involved in the import and export of goods, including individuals, businesses, and other entities, regardless of their location within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations set out the procedures and requirements for customs clearance, duty calculations, and other related matters, thereby governing the conduct and transactions involved in international trade. The jurisdictional reach of these regulations is national, encompassing all states and territories within Australia. Notably, these regulations do not provide specific exclusions or exemptions, but they may be subject to modification or further specification through subordinate instruments, which could include additional regulations, notices, or guidelines issued under the authority of the Customs Act. The adjustments made to Regulation 22 and Form 39 reflect ongoing efforts to refine and update the administrative procedures associated with customs operations.
Key Provisions
The Customs Regulations, under the Customs Act 1901-1963, have been amended to adjust specific financial amounts and administrative processes. Regulation 22 (1) has been modified to change a financial amount from "Seventeen shillings" to "Eighteen shilling and sixpence" (Regulation 1). Additionally, the requirement to submit Form 39 in duplicate has been removed (Regulation 2). These changes are intended to update the financial figures and streamline administrative procedures within the customs process.
These amendments impose certain obligations on individuals and entities dealing with customs matters. Specifically, they require compliance with the updated financial figures in Regulation 22 and adherence to the new process of submitting Form 39 in a single instance, rather than in duplicate. Such changes necessitate that those involved in customs activities adjust their practices to align with these modifications.
Breaches of the Customs Regulations can lead to civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, under the broader Customs Act 1901, penalties can include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant case law and statutory provisions that may apply. Compliance with these regulations is essential to avoid such adverse outcomes.