Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Amendment Act 1980

Overview

The Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Amendment Act 1980 was enacted to address the need for adjustments in the levies placed on the dairying industry in order to support research and promotion efforts within this sector. The Act was assented to on 17 December 1980 and received Royal Assent, coming into operation on that day. The enacting body was the Queen, in conjunction with the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia. The principal aim of this amendment was to increase the financial contributions required from the dairying industry to better fund research and promotional activities, as outlined in the original Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Act 1972. The Act specifically revises the levy rates upwards to ensure more robust support for the industry's development and sustainability.

Scope and Application

The Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Amendment Act 1980 is an Act that amends the Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Act 1972. It applies to the entities and persons involved in the dairying industry within the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendment primarily adjusts the rates of levies imposed on the industry to support research and promotional activities. Specifically, it increases the levy on milk and milk products from 1 cent to 1.2 cents, and from 6 cents to 12 cents, and raises the levy on cheese from 25 cents to 30 cents and from $1.50 to $3. This Act applies across the national jurisdiction, ensuring uniform implementation and compliance across all states and territories. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, meaning that all entities involved in the specified transactions are subject to the amended levies. The Act’s provisions can be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments, which may specify additional details or operational guidelines to support its implementation.

Key Provisions

The Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Amendment Act 1980 (C2004A02371) amends the Dairying Industry Research and Promotion Levy Act 1972 (the Principal Act). The most significant changes introduced by this Act pertain to the adjustment of levy amounts. Specifically, Section 3 of the Amendment Act modifies Section 7 of the Principal Act, increasing the levy from 1 cent to 1.2 cents per kilogram of milk processed and from 6 cents to 12 cents per kilogram of butter produced. Furthermore, Section 4 of the Amendment Act revises Section 11 of the Principal Act, raising the levy from 25 cents to 30 cents per 11 kilogram of milk powder and from $1.50 to $3 per 11 kilogram of cheese. Under the amended Principal Act, entities involved in the processing, production, and sale of dairy products are now required to pay increased levies. These levies are intended to fund research and promotional activities within the dairying industry. The levy rates are calculated based on the volume and type of dairy products processed or produced. For instance, processors of milk and butter will now contribute more per unit of product, while producers of milk powder and cheese will also see a significant increase in their contributions. Failure to comply with the new levy requirements may result in legal consequences. While the specific provisions regarding enforcement and penalties are not detailed within the Amendment Act itself, it is expected that non-compliance would be treated similarly to breaches under the Principal Act. Typically, such breaches might result in fines or other penalties, although the exact nature and severity of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the enforcement actions taken by relevant authorities. The maximum penalties could potentially be substantial, given the financial implications of non-compliance for industry participants.