STATUTORY RULES.
1947. No. .
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924-1929.*
WHEREAS by section 4 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 it is provided that the Governor-General may, after report to the Minister by the Dried Fruits Control Board constituted under the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924-1938, make Regulations prescribing a lower rate of the charge imposed on dried currants, dried sultanas or dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth on or after such date as is specified in the Regulations, not being earlier than the first day of March, One thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven:
And whereas the said Dried Fruits Control Board has reported to the Minister that the rates of charge imposed on dried currants, dried sultanas and dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth on or after the first day of March, One thousand nine hundred and forty-seven should be as prescribed by the Regulation hereunder, being rates lower than the rates imposed by the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929:
Now therefore I, the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929.
Dated this twentieth day of August, 1947.
W. J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
Amendment of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations.†
A Regulation 4 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Rates of charge on certain dried fruits.
“4. The charge imposed and to be levied and paid under section three of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 on dried currants, dried sultanas and dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth shall be imposed, levied and paid at the following rates:—
(a) the rate in respect of dried currants shall be Twopence for each hundredweight of dried currants exported;
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1947.
† Statutory Rules 1938, No. 23, as amended by Statutory Rules 1939, No. 17; 1940, No. 41; 1941, No. 45; 1942, No. 75; and 1943, No. 16. (Statutory Rules 1947, No. 24, which purported to amend these Regulations, were not tabled within the prescribed time and, by virtue of section 48 (3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901-1941, are void and of no effect.)
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(b) the rate in respect of dried sultanas shall be Twopence half-penny for each hundredweight of dried sultanas exported; and
(c) the rate in respect of dried lexias shall be Twopence half-penny for each hundredweight of dried lexias exported”.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 was enacted to impose charges on the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia. This legislation was introduced to address the need for regulating and managing the export charges for these specific dried fruits, ensuring that the industry was appropriately monitored and taxed. The Act was enacted by the Australian Parliament, with the policy objective of establishing a regulatory framework for the export charges of these dried fruits, thereby facilitating the collection of necessary revenues while controlling the export activities.
In 1947, Statutory Rules were made under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, adjusting the rates of export charges for dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias. The Governor-General in Council issued these regulations following a report from the Dried Fruits Control Board, which recommended reduced rates to be effective from 1 March 1947. The primary aim of these amendments was to lower the charges, thereby reflecting the changing economic conditions and the need to remain competitive in the international market.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1947 applies to the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations were enacted under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, which allows the Governor-General to set export charges on specified dried fruits. The Act applies to all entities and persons involved in the export of these fruits from Australia, and the regulations specify the exact rates of charge to be levied. These regulations do not extend to other types of dried fruits or other agricultural products, and the rates specified are exclusive to the dried fruits listed. The jurisdiction of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, governing exports from the nation as a whole. Additionally, the regulations amend previous rates, setting new lower charges effective from the first of March, 1947, as recommended by the Dried Fruits Control Board and approved by the Minister. Any further adjustments or extensions to these regulations may be made through additional subordinate instruments as needed.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, 1947, amend the rates at which charges are levied on the export of certain dried fruits from the Commonwealth. These charges, as specified under section 3 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, are now set at reduced rates for dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias, effective from 1 March 1947. Regulation 4 sets out the new rates: two pence per hundredweight for dried currants, and two pence and a half for each hundredweight of dried sultanas and dried lexias. This regulation replaces the previous rates set out in Regulation 4 of the earlier Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations.
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 and the subsequent regulations impose specific obligations on those who export dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from the Commonwealth. Exporters must comply with the prescribed rates of charge as detailed in Regulation 4 of the Regulations. These charges are to be levied and paid for each hundredweight of the specified dried fruits exported, in accordance with the Act and the Regulations. The Act and Regulations require exporters to ensure that the correct charges are calculated and paid, based on the quantity of dried fruits being exported.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 or the Regulations may result in legal consequences. Under the Act, any person who fails to comply with the charge requirements may be subject to penalties. However, the specific penalties or consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the Regulations themselves. For detailed information on penalties, one would need to refer to the relevant sections of the Act or seek legal advice.