STATUTORY RULES.
1936. No. 108.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924-1929.*
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 1924-1929.
Dated this twelfth day of August, 1936.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Acting Minister of State for Commerce.
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Amendment of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations.†
1. Regulation 3 of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations is repealed, and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Rates of charge.
“3. The charge imposed and to be levied and paid under section 3 of the Act shall be imposed, levied and paid at the following rates:—
(a) the rate of the charge in respect of butter shall be one-twentieth of a penny for each pound of butter exported; and
(b) the rate of the charge in respect of cheese shall be one-fortieth of a penny for each pound of cheese exported.”.
Commencement.
2. The last preceding regulation shall come into operation on the seventeenth day of August, 1936.
*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on August, 1936.
† Statutory Rules 1925, No. 92, as amended by Statutory Rules 1926. No. 118; 1927, No. 94; 1928, No. 48; 1929. Nos. 43 and 63; 1930, Nos. 65 and 119; 1931, No. 107; 1932, No. 84; and 1933, No. 95.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
4200.—8/11.8.1936.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1929 was enacted to regulate the charges levied on dairy produce exported from Australia. The Act was intended to ensure that exporters were fairly charged for the use of government facilities and services, which would in turn support the financial stability of the dairy industry. The problem or gap it addressed was the need for a consistent and fair mechanism to levy charges on dairy exports, which would help maintain the economic health of the sector. The Act was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament, reflecting a national policy objective to support the agricultural sector through structured fiscal measures. These Regulations, enacted under the authority of the Act, were designed to update the rates of charge for butter and cheese exports, reflecting changes in economic conditions and the need to accurately reflect the costs associated with exporting these products.
Scope and Application
The Dairy Produce Export Charges Regulations, made under the authority of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1929, apply to all entities involved in the export of dairy products from Australia, specifically targeting the entities responsible for the export of butter and cheese. These regulations impose a charge on such exports, setting specific rates for each pound of exported product. The charge for butter is one-twentieth of a penny per pound, while for cheese, it is one-fortieth of a penny per pound. The regulations are applicable on a national level across Australia, governed by the Commonwealth. The scope of these regulations is further extended and defined through subordinate instruments that may amend the rates or conditions of the export charges. Any exclusions or exemptions from these charges are not explicitly stated within the provided text but would typically be detailed in the primary Act or subsequent amendments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the regulations (Regulation 3) specify the rates of charge for the export of butter and cheese under the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1929. Section 3 sets out that the charge for butter is one-twentieth of a penny for each pound exported, and for cheese, it is one-fortieth of a penny per pound. This regulation replaces the previous rates and will come into effect on 17 August 1936.
The regulations impose specific obligations on parties or entities involved in the export of dairy products. Exporters of butter and cheese are required to pay the specified charges at the rates outlined in Regulation 3. This obligation ensures that the charge is applied uniformly and according to the prescribed rates for each type of dairy product.
Breach of these regulations could potentially lead to enforcement actions, although the specific legislative instrument does not detail penalties. Under the overarching Act, non-compliance with export charge obligations may result in civil or criminal consequences, including fines and other penalties as prescribed by the Act. The exact penalties are not detailed within these regulations but would be in accordance with the provisions of the Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924-1929.