STATUTORY RULES.
1960. No. 29.
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REGULATION UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1959.*
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 1901-1959.
Dated this 29th day of April, 1960.
DUNROSSIL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
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 (1.) the words “Fifteen shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Seventeen shillings”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 29th April, 1960.
† 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; and 1958, No. 86.and 1959, No.106.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
1976/60.—Price 3D. 10/16.3.1960.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1960, No. 29, made under the Customs Act 1901-1959, aim to amend the Customs Regulations by updating specific monetary figures within the legislation. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council's advice, this regulation addresses the need to adjust certain tariff rates and fees in line with economic changes and inflation. The policy objective is to ensure that customs duties and charges are reflective of contemporary economic conditions, thereby maintaining the efficacy and fairness of the customs system. This amendment replaces the outdated "Fifteen shillings" with "Seventeen shillings" in Regulation 22 of the Customs Regulations, thereby updating the financial parameters within the legislative framework.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1960, No. 29, issued under the Customs Act 1901-1959, pertains to the amendment of Regulation 22 within the Customs Regulations. This legislation applies to all individuals, entities, and industries involved in importing or exporting goods into and out of the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendment specifically alters the customs duty rate from fifteen shillings to seventeen shillings, thereby impacting the financial obligations of those engaged in international trade. The regulation’s jurisdiction is federal, thus it extends across the entire Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring uniformity in customs duty application throughout the nation. No explicit exclusions or exemptions are noted within this particular legislative instrument; however, the broader scope of the Customs Act may encompass various exclusions or exemptions in different contexts. The regulation is a direct amendment and does not extend its application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The operative section of this Statutory Rule (section 3) is concerned with the amendment of Regulation 22 of the Customs Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1959. Specifically, it changes the amount specified in sub-regulation (1) from Fifteen shillings to Seventeen shillings (section 3). This alteration is intended to update the monetary value referenced within the Customs Regulations to reflect changes in currency valuation over time.
Under the amended regulation, the obligations and requirements imposed on the parties or entities governed by the Customs Act remain unchanged except for the specific monetary value mentioned in Regulation 22. Those dealing with customs and importing goods must comply with all provisions of the Customs Act and its regulations, including the updated monetary value now stated as Seventeen shillings. Compliance with these monetary adjustments ensures that all customs-related activities are conducted in accordance with the current legislative framework.
For breaches of the Customs Act or its regulations, including non-compliance with the updated monetary value in Regulation 22, there can be significant legal consequences. Offences under the Customs Act may result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties could include fines up to a certain amount determined by the court, while criminal penalties may result in imprisonment for a term specified by the legislation, up to a maximum penalty as prescribed in the Act. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach.