STATUTORY RULES.
1953. No. 34.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1924-1947.*
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 Control Act 1924-1947.
Dated this Seventeenth day of April, 1953.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
W. J. McKell
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
Amendment of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations.†
Travelling expenses.
1. Regulation 5 of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(1.) Where a member is necessarily absent overnight from his place of residence in connexion with his attendance at a meeting of the Board or of the Executive Committee of the Board or while he is engaged on such business of the Board as the Board determines, he shall receive—
(a) an allowance at the rate of Three pounds three shillings per day to cover travelling expenses reasonably incurred by him in attending that meeting or in engaging on that business; or
(b) if payment of allowance at the rate specified in the last preceding paragraph is insufficient to cover those travelling expenses—the amount of those travelling expenses”; and
(b) by omitting the proviso to sub-regulation (2.)
Commencement.
2. Regulation 1 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of July, 1952.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1953.
† Statutory Rules 1937, No. 26, as amended by Statutory Rules 1950, Nos. 11 and 13; 1951, No. 102; and 1952, No. 3.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
906.—Price 3d. 9/12.3.1953.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1953 No. 34, comprising Regulations under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947, were enacted to provide amendments to the fees and expenses for members of the Board, specifically addressing the travelling expenses incurred by these members. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for adjustments in the allowances given to Board members to ensure they are adequately compensated for their official duties. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, the objective of these regulations is to update and refine the financial provisions to maintain the operational efficiency of the Board and its committees. The regulations aim to ensure that Board members are reimbursed appropriately for their travel expenses related to their official duties, thereby facilitating the effective oversight and management of dairy produce exports in line with the broader objectives of the Act.
Scope and Application
The Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1953, made under the authority of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947, primarily concern the provision of allowances for members of the Board or its Executive Committee who incur travel expenses while attending meetings or conducting business on behalf of the Board. The regulations apply to individuals who are members of the Board or its Executive Committee, ensuring they are compensated for reasonable travel expenses incurred during official duties. These regulations cover the period beginning 1 July 1952, and provide specific allowances for overnight travel, ensuring members receive adequate compensation for their expenses. The scope of these regulations is limited to the financial allowances for travel expenses and does not extend to other forms of remuneration or expenses. Subordinate instruments may further refine or expand upon the application of these regulations, although the primary focus remains on the financial support for travel-related expenses of Board members.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1953 No. 34, which are regulations under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947, concern the amendment of the existing fees and expenses regulations related to the export control of dairy produce. Specifically, Regulation 5 is amended to adjust the allowances for travelling expenses incurred by members of the Board or Executive Committee when they are required to be away from their place of residence for official business (Regulation 1(1)(a) and (b)). This amendment replaces the previous sub-regulation (1.) with a new provision that provides a flat allowance or reimbursement of actual expenses, whichever is higher. Additionally, the proviso to sub-regulation (2.) has been omitted, presumably to streamline the process or eliminate an outdated condition (Regulation 1(b)).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties or entities they govern, primarily concerning the financial allowances for Board and Executive Committee members. When such members are required to travel for the business of the Board, they are entitled to an allowance of three pounds three shillings per day, or the actual travelling expenses if they exceed this allowance (Regulation 1(1)(a) and (b)). This ensures that members are adequately compensated for their travel-related expenses when engaged in official duties, thereby facilitating the efficient operation of the Board and its committees.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences detailed within these regulations for breach of the provisions. The regulations focus on the administrative aspects of travel allowances and do not outline punitive measures for non-compliance. However, any breaches of the broader Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947, which these regulations support, may incur penalties as prescribed by that Act. The maximum penalties for breaches of the primary Act could include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment, but these specifics are not addressed in the provided text of the regulations.