STATUTORY RULES.
1956. No. 81.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924-1937.*
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 Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1937.
Dated this twentieth
day of November, 1956.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) William McMahon
Minister of State for Primary Industry
Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations.
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations.
Repeal.
2. The Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations (comprising Statutory Rules 1937, No. 117; Statutory Rules 1939, Nos. 80 and 141; Statutory Rules 1940, No. 180; Statutory Rules 1941, No. 211; Statutory Rules 1948, No. 141; Statutory Rules 1951, Nos. 60 and 137; and Statutory Rules 1952, Nos. 41 and 85) are repealed.
Officer to whom moneys to fee paid.
3. The officer to whom moneys payable under section 3 of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1937 shall be paid is the officer holding or occupying in a State the office specified in the following table in respect of that State:—
State. | Designation of Office. |
New South Wales ..... | Collector of Public Moneys, Department of Primary Industry, Sydney |
Victoria ............ | Collector of Public Moneys, Department of Primary Industry, Melbourne |
Queensland .......... | Collector of Public Moneys, Department of Primary Industry, Brisbane |
South Australia ....... | Collector of Customs, Adelaide |
Western Australia ..... | Collector of Customs, Perth |
Tasmania ........... | Collector of Customs, Hobart |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1956.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
5386/56.—Price 3d. 9/8.10.1956.
Overview
The Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations 1956 were enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for the collection of export charges on dairy produce as mandated by the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1937. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated and consolidated regulations to govern the collection of these charges, ensuring that the process was efficient and aligned with the current administrative practices of the time. The enactment of these regulations was overseen by the Governor-General in and with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, reflecting the legislative authority of the Commonwealth government. The objective was to streamline the payment processes and ensure that the designated officers in each state were clearly identified for the collection of these export charges, thereby facilitating better compliance and enforcement of the export charge provisions under the Act.
Scope and Application
The Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations 1956, made under the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1937, apply to exports of dairy produce from Australia, encompassing various entities such as individuals, companies, and other legal persons involved in the export of dairy products. The regulations cover all states in Australia, specifically designating the relevant officers in each state who are responsible for receiving payments under the Act, such as the Collector of Public Moneys or Collector of Customs in each state capital. The scope of these regulations extends to the collection of export charges as outlined in the principal Act, thereby ensuring that all exports of dairy produce are subject to the stipulated financial obligations. The regulations provide clear instructions on the administrative procedures for the collection of these charges, effectively ensuring compliance across the entire dairy export industry within Australia.
Key Provisions
The Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations (1956) establish the framework for the collection of export charges on dairy products, as stipulated under section 3 of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1937. The Regulations (section 1) specify the officer responsible for receiving these charges in each state: the Collector of Public Moneys or the Collector of Customs, depending on the state. For instance, in New South Wales, the Collector of Public Moneys from the Department of Primary Industry in Sydney is designated for this purpose. These Regulations effectively repeal all previous regulations concerning dairy produce export charges (section 2), ensuring a consolidated and updated legislative framework.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily revolve around the payment of export charges on dairy products. Section 3 mandates that anyone exporting dairy products must ensure that the applicable charges are paid to the designated officer in their respective state. This requirement underscores the need for compliance with the legislative provisions to facilitate the lawful export of dairy products. The Regulations also impose a duty on the designated officers to correctly collect and account for these charges, ensuring that the financial obligations are met in accordance with the Act.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations can result in legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the Regulations themselves, the Act provides a basis for enforcement actions. Under section 5 of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1937, penalties for non-compliance may include fines or other civil penalties, as well as potential criminal charges for wilful or repeated breaches. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the broader legal framework governing the Act and any related legislation.