Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1930. No. 131

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1924.

I, THE person administering the Government of 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 fourth day of November, 1930.

(Sgd) Somers.

Administering the Government of the

Commonwealth of Australia.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Acting Minister of State for Markets.

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Amendment of Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1925, No. 124.)

1. Regulation 2 of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations is amended by omitting the words “and Migration” from the definition of “Secretary”.

2. Regulation 3 of the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (b) the word “and”;

(b) by adding, before the word “arrange” in sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (b), the words “in the case of dairy produce shipped to the United Kingdom”;

(c) by adding after sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (b) the following sub-paragraph:—

“ ; and (c) in the case of dairy produce shipped to Canada or the United States of America to advise the Board, within sixty days after the sale has been affected, of the gross price per hundredweight at which each grade of each shipment of dairy produce is sold.”;

(d) by omitting from paragraph (e) the word “and”; and

(e) by inserting after paragraph (e) the following paragraph:—

“(ea) the licensee, in the case of dairy produce shipped to Canada or the United States of America, shall also—

(i) ship all dairy produce to such persons, firms or companies as the Board determines;

(ii) ship all dairy produce by such steamer or steamers as the Board determines;

(iii) apply to the Board for the steamer space required for all shipments of dairy produce; and

(iv) permit the Board, in its discretion, to allocate such steamer space; and”.


3. Forms A, B, C, D and E of the Schedule to the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations are repealed and the following forms inserted in their stead:—

THE SCHEDULE.

FORM A.

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No. of Licence

Commonwealth of Australia.

Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924.

LICENCE TO EXPORT DAIRY PRODUCE.

This is to certify that in pursuance of section 15 of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 a licence for the period from                                          19              to                                          19               (both inclusive) has been granted to                                          of                                          to export dairy produce from the State of                                                        on the following conditions:—

(1) That the licensee shall within seven days after the shipment of any dairy produce furnish a return in duplicate to the Dairy Produce Control Board—

(a) In the case of butter exported on consignment—in accordance with *Form B in the Schedule to the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations;

(b) In the case of cheese exported, on consignment—in accordance with *Form C in the Schedule to the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations;

(c) In the case of butter exported and sold f.o.b. or c.i.f.—in accordance with *Form D in the Schedule to the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations; and

(d) In the case of cheese exported and sold f.o.b. or c.i.f.—in accordance with *Form E in the Schedule to the Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations.

(2) That the licensee, in the case of dairy produce shipped on consignment, shall—

(a) notify the Board;

(b) in the case of dairy produce shipped to the United Kingdom, arrange for his agent or distributor in the United Kingdom to advise the London Agency of the Board, within seven days after the sale has been effected, of the gross price per hundredweight at which each grade of each shipment of dairy produce is sold; and

(c) in the case of dairy produce shipped to Canada or the United States of America, to advise the Board within sixty days after the sale has been effected, of the gross price per hundredweight at which each grade of each shipment of dairy produce is sold.

(3) That the licensee shall insure each shipment of dairy produce with such company or companies as the Board determines;

(4) That the licensee shall ship all dairy produce through such shipping companies as the Board determines;

(5) That the licensee shall, after fourteen days’ notice from the Board, withhold from shipment such proportion of dairy produce as the Board determines;

* Forms B, C, D, and E may be obtained from the Secretary, Dairy Produce Control Board, Aberdeen House, 528 Collins-street, Melbourne; and the Collector of Customs in the capital city in each State with the exception of Victoria; or from any other body or person appointed by the Board.


(5a) That the licensee, in the case of dairy produce shipped to Canada or the United States of America shall also—

(a) ship all dairy produce to such persons, firms or companies as the Board determines;

(b) ship all dairy produce by such steamer or steamers as the Board determines;

(c) apply to the Board for the steamer space required for all shipments of dairy produce; and

(d) permit the Board, in its discretion, to allocate such steamer space; and

(6) That the licensee shall, after fourteen days’ notice in writing by the Board, comply with such other conditions or restrictions as are prescribed after the licence is granted.

Dated this   day of   19 .

Secretary, Department of Markets.

N.B.—Section 15 (3.) of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 reads—

“Where the Minister is satisfied, on report by the Board, that any person to whom a licence under this section has been granted has contravened or failed to comply with any term or condition upon which the licence was granted, the Minister may cancel the licence.”

 

FORM B.

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Commonwealth of Australia.

Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924.

BUTTER EXPORTED ON CONSIGNMENT.

The Secretary,

Dairy Produce Control Board.

*Here insert full name and address of licensee.

I*     of    holder of Licence No.

granted for the period from     19  

to    19 to export dairy produce, do hereby furnish the following particulars with respect to butter exported on consignment, pursuant to the licence—

(a) The following butter has been shipped pursuant to the licence:—

Name and address of owner.

Name and address of manufacturer.

Brands.

Grades.

Salted or unsalted.

Number of boxes shipped under each brand and grade.

Total net weight.

Name and address of consignee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

tons.

cwt.

qrs.

lb.

 

(b) The date on which the butter was shipped is     19

(c) The name of the vessel on which the butter was shipped is

(d) The port from which the butter was shipped is

(e) The ports at which the butter will be landed for sale are

port      is

(f) The name of the Insurance Company with which the butter is insured is

I declare that the particulars shown herein are true and correct in every detail.

Signature of Licensee

Dated this    day of    19


FORM C.

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Commonwealth of Australia.

Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924.

CHEESE EXPORTED ON CONSIGNMENT.

The Secretary,

Dairy Produce Control Board,

* Here insert full name and address of licensee.

I*    of    holder of Licence No. granted for the period from                                           19               to                                                         19               to export dairy produce do hereby furnish the following particulars with respect to cheese exported on consignment pursuant to the licence:—

(a) The following cheese has been shipped pursuant to the licence—

Name and address of owner.

Name and address of manufacturer.

Brands.

Grades.

Number of crates shipped under each brand and grade.

Total net weight.

Name and address of consignee.

 

 

 

 

 

tons.

cwt.

qrs.

lb.

 

(b) The date on which the cheese was shipped is     19

(c) The name of the vessel on which the cheese was shipped is

(d) The port from which the cheese was shipped is

(e) The ports at which the cheese will be landed for sale are

port     is

(f) The name of the Insurance Company with which the cheese is insured is

I declare that the particulars shown herein are true and correct in every detail.

Signature of Licensee

Dated this    day of    19

 

FORM D.

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Commonwealth of Australia.

Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924.

BUTTER EXPORTED AND SOLD F.O.B. OR C.I.F.

The Secretary,

Dairy Produce Control Board,

*Here insert full name and address of licensee.

I*    of    Holder of Licence No.  granted for the period from                                                        19                            to                                                        19                            to export dairy produce do hereby furnish the following particulars with respect to butter exported and sold f.o.b. or c.i.f. pursuant to the licence:—

(a) The following butter has been shipped pursuant to the licence—


Name and address of owner.

Name and address of manufacturer.

Brands.

Grades.

Salted or unsalted.

Number of boxes shipped under each brand and grade.

Total net weight.

Name and address of purchaser.

Net price paid by purchaser (State whether sold f.o.b. or c.i.f.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

tons.

cwt.

qrs.

lb.

 

 

(b) The date on which the butter was shipped is   19

(c) The name of the vessel on which the butter was shipped is

(d) The port from which the butter was shipped is

(e) The ports at which the butter will be landed are   

      port            is   

(f) The name of the Insurance Company with which the butter is insured is

I declare that the particulars shown herein are true and correct in every detail.

Signature of Licensee

Dated this   day of   19

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FORM E.

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Commonwealth of Australia.

Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924.

CHEESE EXPORTED AND SOLD F.O.B. OR C.I.F.

The Secretary,

Dairy Produce Control Board,

* Here insert full name and address of licensee.

I*    of    holder of Licence No.                granted for the period from                                                        19                            to                                                        19                            to export dairy produce do hereby furnish the following particulars with respect to cheese exported and sold f.o.b. or c.i.f pursuant to the licence:—

(a) The following cheese has been shipped pursuant to the licence:—

Name and address of owner.

Name and address of manufacturer.

Brands.

Grades.

Number of crates shipped under each brand and grade.

Total net weight.

Name and address of purchaser.

Net price paid by purchaser. (State whether sold f.o.b. or c.i.f.)

 

 

 

 

 

tons.

cwt.

qrs.

lb.

 

 

(b) The date on which the cheese was shipped is 19

(c) The name of the vessel on which the cheese was shipped is

(d) The port from which the cheese was shipped is

(e) The ports at which the cheese will be landed are

port             is

(f) The name of the Insurance Company with which the cheese is insured is

I declare that the particulars shown herein are true and correct in every detail.

Signature of Licensee

Dated this    day of    19

 

 

 

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924 was enacted to regulate the export of dairy products from Australia, particularly butter and cheese, in response to the need for managing and controlling the export market to protect domestic supply and ensure quality. Administered by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Act aimed to establish a framework for licensing exporters, ensuring adherence to specific standards and practices, and monitoring the flow of dairy products to overseas markets. This legislative measure was introduced to address issues such as maintaining a stable domestic dairy market, ensuring the quality of exported products, and providing a structured approach to international trade in dairy products. The policy objective was to balance the interests of both domestic consumers and international buyers while promoting fair trade practices.

Scope and Application

The Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations, made under the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924, govern the export of dairy produce by imposing licensing requirements and conditions on the export activities of licensees. These regulations apply to any person or entity granted a licence to export dairy produce, including butter and cheese, from Australia to specified countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The scope of the regulations includes the stipulation of reporting requirements, the designation of shipping companies and destinations, and the need for the licensee to comply with additional conditions set by the Dairy Produce Control Board. The regulations also provide for the amendment of existing forms and procedures for reporting and licensing, thereby extending and specifying the application of the Act. There are no explicit exclusions or thresholds stated in these regulations, but they do provide for the possibility of further conditions being imposed by the Board after the licence is granted.

Key Provisions

The Dairy Produce Export Control (Licences) Regulations, as amended, establish the framework for the licensing and export of dairy produce. Specifically, Regulation 2 amends the definition of “Secretary” to exclude references to “Migration,” while Regulation 3 introduces new sub-paragraphs to require licensees to notify the Board of the sale prices of dairy produce shipped to certain countries. Additionally, it mandates that licensees must adhere to the Board’s instructions regarding the destination, shipping companies, and insurance for dairy produce exported to Canada or the United States. The new forms introduced in the Schedule provide detailed templates for licensees to report on shipments of butter and cheese, both on consignment and sold f.o.b. or c.i.f. These regulations impose several obligations on the licensees. Primarily, licensees must submit detailed returns to the Dairy Produce Control Board within specified timeframes. For butter and cheese exported on consignment, this includes reporting on the shipment details, the gross price per hundredweight, and insurance particulars. For produce sold f.o.b. or c.i.f., licensees must also detail the purchaser, net price, and other relevant shipping information. Licensees are further required to ship their produce as directed by the Board and to apply for and permit the Board to allocate steamer space for shipments to Canada or the United States. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the licence can result in its cancellation by the Minister, as outlined in section 15(3) of the Dairy Produce Export Control Act 1924. Although the specific penalties for breaches are not detailed within the regulations, the overarching Act and associated legislation typically provide for fines and potential imprisonment for serious or repeated violations. The precise penalties would be determined by the courts based on the nature and severity of the breach.

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