STATUTORY RULES.
1955. 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 1924-1953, 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 Dried Fruits Control Board has reported to the Minister that the rates of the 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 fifty-six, should be as prescribed by the following Regulations, 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 Regulations under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929.
Dated this twenty-third day of November, 1955.
W. J. slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
Amendment of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of March, 1956.
2. Regulation 5 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead :—
Rates of change.
“ 5. For the purposes of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Act, on or after the first day of March, 1956—
(a) the rate of the charge in respect of dried currants shall be Six pence for each hundredweight of dried currants exported ;
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1955.
† Statutory Rules 1954, No. 127.
5384/55.—Price 3d. 9/17.10.1955.
(b) the rate of the charge in respect of dried sultanas shall be Six pence for each hundredweight of dried sultanas exported ; and
(c) the rate of the charge in respect of dried lexias shall be Four pence halfpenny for each hundredweight of dried lexias exported.”.
Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by A. J. Arthur at the Government Printing Office, Canberra.
Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1955 were enacted to amend the rates of charges imposed on the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia, in line with the provisions of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929. The regulations were introduced following a report by the Dried Fruits Control Board, which recommended lowering the export charges on these dried fruits. The policy objective of these regulations was to adjust the export charges in accordance with the recommendations of the Board, thereby potentially enhancing the competitiveness of Australian dried fruits in the international market while ensuring that the adjustments align with the overarching goals of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929. These regulations were made under the authority of the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the federal legislative process in Australia.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, made under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, establish specific rates for export charges on dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth. These regulations apply to any person or entity exporting these dried fruits from Australia, setting out the financial obligations associated with such exports. Effective from 1 March 1956, the regulations determine the lower rates of charges for these dried fruits, with six pence per hundredweight for dried currants and dried sultanas, and four pence halfpenny per hundredweight for dried lexias. The legislation applies nationally, covering all exports from the Commonwealth of Australia, and there are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations. The application of these rates is directly linked to the legislative framework provided by the parent act and is not extended or restricted further by subordinate instruments in this instance.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, which amend the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations of 1924-1929, establish new rates for export charges on dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias. Effective from 1 March 1956, these regulations specify that the charge for dried currants and dried sultanas is six pence per hundredweight, while the charge for dried lexias is four pence halfpenny per hundredweight (Regulation 2). These rates are lower than those previously imposed by the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 and are set after a report from the Dried Fruits Control Board to the Minister (Regulation 1). The changes are intended to reflect updated economic conditions or other considerations relevant to the dried fruits industry.
Entities and individuals involved in the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia must comply with the new rates stipulated in these regulations. This means that from 1 March 1956, they must charge the specified amounts per hundredweight for each type of dried fruit exported. Exporters must ensure that the correct charge is applied and documented in their export transactions to comply with the law. Non-compliance with these regulations could result in legal consequences, as outlined in the parent Act or other relevant legislation.
Breaches of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations could lead to various civil or criminal penalties. Although specific penalties are not detailed within these regulations, the parent Act, the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, likely provides for fines or other sanctions for non-compliance. The severity of the penalty could depend on the nature and extent of the breach, and enforcement actions may be taken by relevant authorities to ensure compliance with the export charges.