Dried Fruits Export Charges Amendment Act 1987

Overview

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Amendment Act 1987 is an Act of the Parliament of Australia, enacted to amend the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924. This amendment was necessary to address the need for updated export charge rates for dried fruits, which had remained unchanged since the initial enactment of the 1924 Act. The Act was assented to by the Queen on 26 December 1987 and came into operation on the same day. The primary change introduced by this legislation is the adjustment of the export charge rate for dried fruits, increasing it from 1.5 cents to 3 cents per pound. This amendment was introduced to better reflect the current economic conditions and ensure that the export charge is fair and effective in supporting the industry.

Scope and Application

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Amendment Act 1987 applies to entities and individuals involved in the export of dried fruits from Australia, specifically amending the charge on such exports as stipulated in the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924. This Act pertains to the financial burden placed on exporters of dried fruits, adjusting the specified charge from 1.5 cents to 3 cents per pound. The amendment is designed to update the financial obligations of exporters to reflect changes in economic conditions, costs, or policy objectives. The Act operates nationally across Australia, thus encompassing all states and territories within the Commonwealth. There are no specific exclusions or exemptions outlined within the text of the Act itself, though it is possible that further clarification or exceptions might be addressed in subordinate legislation or regulations. The scope of this Act is strictly limited to the amendment of export charges for dried fruits and does not extend to other types of exports or agricultural products.

Key Provisions

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Amendment Act 1987 (section 1) amends the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924, referred to as the Principal Act within this amendment. Section 3 of the Principal Act is particularly affected, with the charge on the export of dried fruits being increased from 1.5 cents to 3 cents per kilogram (section 3). This change is a direct modification to the financial burden placed on exporters of dried fruits. Under this Act, the primary obligation imposed on parties exporting dried fruits is to pay the amended export charge. This means that exporters must now account for an additional 1.5 cents per kilogram of dried fruits exported, in addition to any other applicable fees or charges. This amendment is intended to adjust the financial contributions from the dried fruit export industry to better reflect current economic conditions or to fund specific initiatives related to the industry. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act may result in various civil and criminal consequences. Although the Act does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, the imposition of incorrect charges could be considered a breach of the updated legal requirements. In Australian law, such breaches may lead to fines or other legal actions to ensure compliance. The exact penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the relevant authorities, but they could potentially include financial penalties, enforcement actions, or legal proceedings to recover the unpaid charges.