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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1951 No. 102, made under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947, address the need to amend fees and expenses regulations associated with the management of dairy produce exports. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aim to update the compensation and expenses for members of the Board overseeing dairy produce exports, reflecting changes in economic conditions and the role's increasing responsibilities. The policy objective is to ensure that the Board is adequately compensated for their duties, which are critical to the efficient management and control of dairy exports. These amendments, which came into effect at various dates in 1950 and 1951, include changes to the salary of the factories’ representative, the fees for the Chairman and members of the Board, and adjustments to the travelling expenses. The changes are intended to maintain the effectiveness and integrity of the export control mechanisms established under the Act, ensuring that the dairy industry is managed in a manner that supports both domestic and international market interests.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947 primarily govern the financial aspects of the Board, which is responsible for administering the export control of dairy products. The regulations apply to the members of the Board, specifically detailing the remuneration and expenses for the Chairman, members, and representatives of butter and cheese factories. The remuneration for the Chairman and other members of the Board is set at specific daily fees for each meeting attended or business undertaken. Additionally, the salary for the member appointed to represent the employees of butter and cheese factories is also explicitly defined. The adjustments made to these regulations involve modifications to the fees and expenses covered under the original Dairy Produce Export Control (Fees and Expenses) Regulations, such as updating the daily fees for the Chairman and members and the salary for the factories’ representative. These regulations extend to the Commonwealth of Australia and are enforced through the authority of the Administrator. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the specified remuneration and expenses.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations involve amendments to the fees and expenses associated with the administration of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947. Specifically, Regulation 3b (2) stipulates that the member of the Board appointed to represent employees of butter and cheese factories shall receive a salary of Six hundred and twenty-five pounds per annum. Regulation 4 (1) and (2) outline the fees for the Chairman and other members of the Board, with the Chairman receiving six pounds six shillings per day and other members receiving five pounds five shillings per day for each day they attend meetings or conduct business for the Board. Regulation 4 further clarifies that ‘member’ refers to members of the Board other than the member appointed to represent employees of butter and cheese factories. Additionally, Regulation 5 amends the travelling expenses, increasing the amount from Two pounds two shillings to Two pounds ten shillings. The Act imposes certain obligations on the parties it governs, primarily concerning the compensation and expenses of the Board members. These obligations include ensuring that the Chairman and members of the Board receive the specified fees for their attendance at meetings and for conducting Board business. The Regulations also mandate that the member appointed to represent employees of butter and cheese factories receives a specified annual salary. Furthermore, the Regulations require that the Board member’s travelling expenses are reimbursed at the increased rate of Two pounds ten shillings. There are no explicit provisions detailing offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach within these Regulations. However, it is implicit that failure to comply with these financial provisions could result in legal repercussions under the general terms of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924-1947. Although specific penalties are not mentioned in these Regulations, breaches of statutory obligations under the Act could potentially lead to administrative sanctions or other legal consequences as determined by relevant authorities.