Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 was enacted to address the need for stringent control over the export of dairy products from Australia. This Act was introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament to ensure the quality and consistency of Australian dairy products being exported, and to provide a framework for regulating the industry. The problem it aimed to solve was the lack of oversight and regulation in the export of dairy products, which could potentially harm the reputation of Australian dairy products abroad and impact the domestic industry. These Regulations, made under the authority of the Act, aim to provide specific details on the administration and enforcement of the Act. They include amendments to the fees payable to the Chairman of the Board and members or deputies of the Board for their attendance at meetings, as well as adjustments to the expenses related to the operations of the Board. These Regulations came into effect on 1 October 1930 and were authorised by the Acting Minister of State for Markets, F. M. Forde.

Scope and Application

The Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1930, enacted under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924, apply to the members and deputies of the Board overseeing the export control of dairy products in Australia. The regulations specify the fees that the Chairman of the Board and other members are entitled to receive for their attendance at meetings, thereby governing the financial arrangements within the administrative structure of the Board. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia. Notably, the regulations focus exclusively on the administrative fees for Board members and do not address other aspects of the dairy export control process. Any amendments or further specifications concerning the administration of fees and expenses are to be made through subordinate instruments, thereby allowing for adjustments and refinements as needed without the necessity of amending the primary Act.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924, as outlined in Statutory Rules 1930, No. 133, primarily amend the existing Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations, originally established in 1925 (Statutory Rules 1925, No. 166). The key operative sections of these regulations pertain to the fees that are payable to the Chairman of the Board and members or deputies of the Board for their attendance at meetings. Specifically, Regulation 2 has been revised to specify that the Chairman of the Board shall now receive a fee of Four guineas per diem, while each member or deputy of the Board, while acting in that capacity, shall receive a fee of Three guineas per diem for attendance at Board meetings or meetings of the Executive Committee of the Board. Furthermore, Regulation 3 has been amended to adjust the fee structure, changing the amount from Two pounds and two shillings to One pound eleven shillings and sixpence. These changes reflect updated remuneration for the officials involved in the administration of the dairy export control process. The obligations imposed by these Regulations on the parties and entities they govern are primarily financial in nature. The Board and its members or deputies, who participate in the meetings related to the control of dairy produce exports, are now required to be compensated at the revised rates specified. This ensures that the officials involved in making decisions and overseeing the export control process are adequately remunerated for their time and expertise. The amendments also reflect a formalised structure for the payment of fees, providing clarity and consistency in the administrative processes related to dairy export controls. Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance, the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 under which these Regulations are made could impose penalties for non-compliance with its requirements. The Act may provide for fines or other sanctions for breaches of its provisions or the Regulations made under it, although the exact nature and extent of these penalties would need to be referred to in the primary Act or other related legislative instruments. It is essential for those governed by these Regulations to ensure adherence to the stipulated fee structures to avoid any potential repercussions.