STATUTORY RULES
1965 No. 194
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REGULATION UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1965.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Customs Act 1901-1965.
Dated this twenty-third day of September, 1965.
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) KEN ANDERSON
Minister of State for Customs and Excise.
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Amendment of the Customs Regulations †
Regulation 22 of the Customs Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation the words “Eighteen shillings and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “Nineteen shillings and sixpence”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 24 December, 1965.
† 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; 1962, Nos. 102 and 103; 1963, No. 149; 1964, No. 141; and 1965, Nos. 86 and 121.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
15808/65.—Price 6d. (5c) 9/13.12.1965
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1965 No. 194, enacted under the Customs Act 1901-1965, aim to amend the Customs Regulations by updating the monetary values within the legislation. This legislative instrument was issued by the Governor-General on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective behind this amendment is to ensure that the regulatory framework remains current and reflective of the economic context of the time, specifically by updating the tariff rates from Eighteen shillings and sixpence to Nineteen shillings and sixpence. This regulation addresses the problem of outdated monetary references within the Customs Regulations, ensuring they align with the contemporary economic landscape.
Scope and Application
This Statutory Rule, made under the Customs Act 1901-1965, amends Regulation 22 of the Customs Regulations by updating a monetary figure from "Eighteen shillings and sixpence" to "Nineteen shillings and sixpence". This amendment affects the Customs Regulations, which apply to the import and export of goods across Australia's borders, including the valuation of goods for customs purposes. The amendment applies to all persons, entities, and industries involved in the import and export of goods in Australia, including businesses, individuals, and government agencies. The changes are effective across the entire Commonwealth, reflecting the national scope of the Customs Act 1901-1965. While the primary focus of the regulation is on updating a specific monetary value, it does not explicitly state exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the amendment itself. The regulation underscores the importance of keeping monetary values current in line with economic changes and inflation.
Key Provisions
This Statutory Rule, dated the twenty-third day of September 1965, amends the Customs Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1965. Specifically, Regulation 22 is altered by changing the monetary amount from "Eighteen shillings and sixpence" to "Nineteen shillings and sixpence." This legislative instrument is made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and it was notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 24 December, 1965. This amendment reflects a small increase in the prescribed monetary amount, potentially impacting the customs duties or fees associated with certain goods imported into Australia.
The primary obligation imposed by this amendment is on importers and customs officials to adhere to the updated monetary amount as specified in the amended Regulation 22. Importers must now account for the increased customs duty or fee, which now stands at "Nineteen shillings and sixpence," instead of "Eighteen shillings and sixpence." Customs officials, in turn, are required to enforce this updated rate when assessing the duties on imported goods. This change necessitates updates to customs forms, documentation, and possibly computer systems to reflect the new amount accurately.
Failure to comply with the updated monetary amount in the amended Regulation 22 may result in various civil or criminal consequences, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. While the specific penalties are not detailed in this Statutory Rule, breaches of customs regulations generally attract fines or penalties under the Customs Act 1901-1965. In more serious cases, especially if the breach is deemed wilful or involves significant amounts, criminal charges may be brought, leading to potential imprisonment. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as any relevant case law or additional statutory provisions.