STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 19.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1924.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby make the following Regulations under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this seventeenth day of February, 1927.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
T. PATERSON,
Minister of State for Markets and Migration,
Amendment of Dairy Produce Export Control (Election of Board) Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1925, No. 23, as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 3 of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Election of Board) Regulations, is amended—
(a) By omitting from the definition of “officer” the word “Customs”, and inserting in its stead the words “the Department of Markets and Migration”; and
(b) By inserting at the end thereof the following definition: —“The Minister” means the Minister for Markets and Migration.
2. Regulation 23 of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Election of Board) Regulations, is amended by omitting from the heading thereto the words “Election of Representatives” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “Election of two Representatives”.
3. Regulation 24 of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Election of Board) Regulations, is amended by inserting in the heading thereto, after the words “Election of”, the word “one”.
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Overview
The Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 was enacted to address the need for stringent regulation of the export of dairy produce from Australia. This Act was designed to ensure that the export of dairy products was managed effectively, which was vital for maintaining quality standards and protecting the domestic market. The enacting body for this Act was the Parliament of Australia, and the policy objective was to control the exportation process in a way that balanced the needs of domestic consumers and producers with the potential benefits of international trade. In 1927, the Commonwealth Government, through the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council, introduced regulations under this Act to further refine and specify the mechanisms for implementing and enforcing the control measures. These regulations aimed to provide a clear framework for the administration of dairy produce exports, ensuring that the Act’s objectives were met efficiently and effectively.
Scope and Application
The Dairy Produce Export Control Regulations, made under the authority of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924, govern the export of dairy produce from Australia, establishing a framework for the management and regulation of such exports. These regulations apply to all persons and entities involved in the export of dairy products, ensuring that they comply with the provisions set out in the Act and the Regulations. The Act has a national jurisdictional reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, with the Minister for Markets and Migration having the authority to oversee and enforce the Regulations. Notably, the Regulations clarify and update the processes for the election of representatives to the Board, reflecting changes in administrative structures and responsibilities within the Department of Markets and Migration. The Regulations also extend their application through subordinate instruments, which may further specify details or amend the primary provisions as necessary to adapt to changing conditions or requirements in the dairy export industry.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of the Statutory Rules 1927, No. 19, made under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924, pertain to amendments to the Dairy Produce Export Control (Election of Board) Regulations. Section 1 of these regulations alters the definition of "officer" in Regulation 3, substituting "the Department of Markets and Migration" for "Customs", and introduces a new definition for "The Minister", specifying the Minister for Markets and Migration. This effectively changes the administrative body responsible for certain functions from Customs to the Department of Markets and Migration, and clarifies the role of the Minister. Section 2 modifies Regulation 23, changing the heading from "Election of Representatives" to "Election of two Representatives", indicating a reduction in the number of representatives elected to the board. Section 3 further amends Regulation 24 by inserting the word "one" in the heading, thereby specifying that only one representative will be elected under this regulation.
These amendments impose specific obligations on the Department of Markets and Migration and the Minister for Markets and Migration, transferring certain responsibilities from Customs to these entities. The Minister now has a defined role in the context of these regulations, while the Department of Markets and Migration is tasked with overseeing the election processes and related administrative functions. The board, which now consists of two representatives instead of more, must comply with the updated election procedures as outlined in the amended regulations.
Breaches of these regulations could potentially result in legal consequences, although the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed within the provided text of the Statutory Rules 1927, No. 19. However, given the context of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 and related regulations, non-compliance with the amended provisions could lead to actions under the overarching Act, which might include fines or other penalties. The exact nature and extent of these consequences would depend on the specific provisions of the Act and any subsequent legislative or regulatory developments.