GROSS VALUE OF PRODUCTION FOR THE
BUFFALO, CHICKEN MEAT, DEER, RATITE, GOAT FIBRE, MACROPODS, HONEY, GRAINS, RICE, SUGAR CANE, COTTON, PASTURE SEEDS, WINE GRAPES AND, WINE INDUSTRIES FOR 2012–2013
Pursuant to sub-section 32(1) of the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, I, MATTHEW KOVAL, on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry hereby determine the following amounts to be the Gross Values of Production for 2012–2013, payable for research and development activities:
INDUSTRY | GVP ($) |
Buffalo | $1,218,909 |
Chicken Meat | $2,117,150,204 |
Deer | $1,785,136 |
Ratite | $1,311,283 |
Goat Fibre | $1,443,358 |
Macropods | $23,301,297 |
Honey | $77,500,931 |
Grains | $12,569,193,312 |
Rice | $255,355,544 |
Sugar cane | $1,085,451,771 |
Cotton | $2,304,557,513 |
Wine Grapes | $746,248,055 |
Wine | $1,510,773,166 |
Pasture Seeds | $35,772,071 |
Dated this 28th day of June 2013
MATTHEW KOVAL
A/g First Assistant Secretary
Agricultural Productivity Division
Overview
The Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989 was enacted to address the need for adequate funding and support for research and development activities in Australia's primary industries and energy sectors. This Act ensures that the primary industries and energy sectors can benefit from research and development efforts, leading to improvements in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. The policy objective of the Act is to foster innovation and economic growth by providing financial assistance for research and development initiatives within these critical sectors. Pursuant to this Act, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has determined the Gross Values of Production for the 2012–2013 financial year for various industries, including buffalo, chicken meat, deer, ratite, goat fibre, macropods, honey, grains, rice, sugar cane, cotton, pasture seeds, wine grapes, and wine. This determination is essential for allocating the appropriate funding for research and development activities in these industries, ensuring they can continue to thrive and contribute to Australia's economy.
Scope and Application
This legislation applies to the primary industries and energy research and development sectors within Australia, specifically detailing the gross values of production for various industries in the 2012-2013 financial year. The industries covered by this legislation include buffalo, chicken meat, deer, ratite, goat fibre, macropods, honey, grains, rice, sugar cane, cotton, pasture seeds, wine grapes, and wine. This determination is made under the authority of the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989 and is applicable nationally, affecting all relevant entities and industries across the Commonwealth of Australia. The determination of gross values of production is essential for allocating funds for research and development activities within these sectors. The act does not specify exclusions or exemptions but rather provides a comprehensive overview of the gross values for the listed industries, facilitating the disbursement of funds accordingly. The application of this legislation is direct and does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The legislation (C2013G01021) determines the Gross Values of Production (GVP) for various industries for the 2012–2013 financial year, under section 32(1) of the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989. The specified GVPs are to be used for research and development activities within the respective industries. The industries covered include buffalo (section 1), chicken meat (section 2), deer (section 3), ratite (section 4), goat fibre (section 5), macropods (section 6), honey (section 7), grains (section 8), rice (section 9), sugar cane (section 10), cotton (section 11), wine grapes (section 12), wine (section 13), and pasture seeds (section 14). The amounts determined for each industry range from approximately $1.2 million for buffalo to over $1.5 billion for wine.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the industries listed to use the determined GVPs for funding research and development activities. This requirement ensures that the industries contribute to the development of their respective sectors, which is crucial for innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. By setting these values, the legislation provides a transparent and consistent basis for allocating funds towards improving productivity, efficiency, and overall industry performance.
Failure to comply with the requirements of the Act may result in legal consequences. Although the specific penalties or consequences for non-compliance are not detailed within this particular piece of legislation, breaches of similar acts generally attract civil or criminal penalties. These can include fines or, in more severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989. Ensuring adherence to the GVPs set out in this legislation is therefore crucial to avoid any potential legal repercussions.