STATUTORY RULES
1970. No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924–1970.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and after report to the Minister of State for Primary Industry by the Australian Dried Fruits Control Board constituted under the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924–1966, hereby make the following Regulations under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1970.
Dated this third day of July, 1970.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Primary Industry.
Amendment of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the date fixed under sub-section (2.) of section 2 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1970.
Rate of charge.
2. After regulation 4 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—
“5. For the purposes of sub-section (2.) of section 3 of the Act, the rate of the charge in respect of dried currants, dried sultanas or dried raisins is two-tenths of a cent for each pound of dried currants, dried sultanas or dried raisins, as the case may be, exported.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1970.
† Statutory Rules 1956, No. 85, as amended by Statutory Rules 1964, No. 27.
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Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1970 was enacted to establish a charge on the export of dried fruits from Australia. This Act was introduced to address the need for a regulatory framework to govern the export of dried fruits and ensure that the industry was properly managed and taxed. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, reflecting the federal government’s policy objective to regulate the export of dried fruits to support the industry and manage its economic impact. The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1970 further detail the implementation of the Act by specifying the rates and methods for applying the export charge on dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried raisins. The regulations were made under the authority of the Act and were designed to ensure compliance and facilitate the efficient administration of the export charge.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1970, made under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1970, apply to any person or entity exporting dried currants, dried sultanas, or dried raisins from Australia. The Act is national in scope, applying across the Commonwealth, and is enforced to regulate the export charges levied on these specific dried fruits. The regulations set forth the rate of charge applicable to the export of these goods, which is two-tenths of a cent for each pound of the specified dried fruits. These regulations do not explicitly exclude any particular entities or transactions from their application, implying a broad coverage over all exporters of the listed dried fruits. The scope of the Act is further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments in the rates and other related details as needed.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1970 establish the operational framework under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1970. They primarily introduce a new charge rate for dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried raisins exported from Australia, as detailed in section 2 of the Regulations. Specifically, section 2 inserts a new regulation 5 which sets the rate of charge at two-tenths of a cent for each pound of dried currants, dried sultanas, or dried raisins exported, as applicable. This charge rate is essential for determining the financial obligation of exporters as per the Act.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the entities they govern, particularly those involved in the export of dried fruits. Exporters of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried raisins must adhere to the stipulated charge rate, ensuring that the correct amount is paid for each pound of product exported. This compliance requirement ensures a transparent and regulated process for charging and collecting export duties on dried fruits, aligning with the legislative intent to impose a structured financial obligation on such exports.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1970 may result in legal consequences. Although the Regulations do not explicitly detail penalties or offences, the underlying Act may provide for such measures. Typically, breaches of regulations under an Act can lead to civil or criminal penalties, including fines and potential legal actions against the defaulting parties. The exact nature and extent of penalties would be governed by the provisions of the Act itself.