Dairy Produce Export Charge Repeal Act 1965

Overview

The Dairy Produce Export Charge Repeal Act 1965, enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, aims to repeal the Dairy Produce Export Charge Act 1962. This Act was introduced to address the need for the elimination of the export charge on dairy produce, which had been established under the previous legislation. The policy objective of this repeal was to streamline and simplify the regulatory environment for dairy exports by removing a specific financial burden imposed on exporters. The Act came into effect on 1 July 1965, effectively repealing the earlier Act and thereby ceasing the application of the export charge on dairy produce.

Scope and Application

The Dairy Produce Export Charge Repeal Act 1965 applies to the repeal of the existing legislation, the Dairy Produce Export Charge Act 1962. As of the first day of July, 1965, the earlier Act is no longer in force, effectively ending any charge previously imposed on the export of dairy produce. The repeal impacts any parties previously subject to the export charge, including producers, exporters, and potentially related entities such as transport companies or intermediaries involved in the export process of dairy products. The Act operates within the jurisdictional scope of the Commonwealth of Australia, indicating its application across the national territory. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text of this Act, and it does not establish any new charges or regulatory measures. Any further details or specific applications related to the repealed charge would need to be sought in the original Dairy Produce Export Charge Act 1962 or any subsequent subordinate instruments issued under the repealed legislation.

Key Provisions

The Dairy Produce Export Charge Repeal Act 1965 (section 1) is a piece of legislation enacted to repeal the Dairy Produce Export Charge Act 1962, which had previously imposed a charge on the export of dairy produce from Australia. The Act (section 2) came into effect on 1 July 1965, and it formally repealed the 1962 Act (section 3). In essence, this repeal means that the charge on dairy exports, which had been in place prior to this Act, is no longer applicable. Under this Act, the obligations and requirements it imposes on parties or entities are primarily centred around the cessation of the export charge. Previously, exporters of dairy products would have had to account for and pay this charge. However, with the repeal of the 1962 Act, these obligations are no longer in force. The repeal simplifies the export process for dairy produce by removing the requirement for exporters to pay the export charge, which likely makes the process more straightforward and cost-effective for those involved in exporting dairy products from Australia. The Act does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach, as its primary function is the repeal of an existing Act. However, it is important to note that any breaches of the repealed 1962 Act prior to the commencement of this repeal would still be subject to the penalties and consequences as defined in the 1962 Act. These could include fines and other legal repercussions for non-compliance. The specific details and maximum penalties would be found in the repealed Act itself, but with the repeal now in effect, such consequences are no longer applicable. The primary focus of this Act is to streamline the export process by removing the charge, rather than to introduce new penalties or consequences.