STATUTORY RULES.
1943. No. 16.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924–1929.*
WHEREAS by section 4 of the Dried Fruit 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 sultants 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-three, should be as prescribed by the Regulations 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 Regulations under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1929.
Dated this twelfth day of January, 1943.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
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, 1943.
Rates of charge on certain dried fruits.
2. Regulation 4 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
“4. The charge imposed and to be levied and paid under section 3 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1929 on dried currants,
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1943.
† Statutory Rules 1938, No. 23, as amended by Statutory Rules 1939, No. 17; 1940, No. 41; 1941, No. 45; and 1942, No. 75.
dried sultanas and dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth on or after the first day of March, 1943, shall be imposed, levied and paid at the following rates:—
(a) the rate in respect of dried currants shall be one penny half-penny for each hundredweight of dried currants exported;
(b) the rate in respect of dried sultanas shall he twopence for each hundredweight of dried sultanas exported; and
(c) the rate in respect of dried lexias shall be twopence for each hundredweight of dried lexias exported.”.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1943, enacted as a statutory rule under the authority of the Governor-General in Council, aim to address the need for revised export charge rates for dried fruits such as currants, sultanas, and lexias. These regulations were introduced following a report from the Dried Fruits Control Board to the Minister, highlighting the necessity for a reduction in the export charges on these fruits as stipulated under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1929. The policy objective, as conveyed in the regulations, is to set lower rates for the export of these specific dried fruits from the Commonwealth, effective from 1 March 1943. This legislative instrument seeks to ensure that the export charge rates are reflective of contemporary market conditions and economic considerations.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, made under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1929, apply to the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations, effective from the first day of March 1943, were established following a report from the Dried Fruits Control Board to the Minister. The regulations modify the previously imposed charges on these specific dried fruits, reducing them to one penny half-penny per hundredweight for dried currants and twopence per hundredweight for both dried sultanas and dried lexias. The new rates are applicable to all exports of these fruits from the Commonwealth on or after the specified date. These regulations are applicable across the entire Commonwealth, ensuring uniform application and compliance among entities engaged in the export of the specified dried fruits.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations (1943) under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1929 introduce new rates for the export charges on dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias, effective from 1 March 1943. According to section 2, the previous rates specified in Regulation 4 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations are repealed and replaced. The new rates are: one penny half-penny for each hundredweight of dried currants exported (section 2(a)), twopence for each hundredweight of dried sultanas exported (section 2(b)), and twopence for each hundredweight of dried lexias exported (section 2(c)).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on entities exporting dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia. Exporters must ensure that the prescribed charges are correctly levied and paid in accordance with the new rates set out in section 2. This requirement is applicable to all exports of these dried fruits on or after the commencement date of the Regulations, which is 1 March 1943 as stated in section 1.
Failure to comply with the new export charge rates can lead to legal consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, breaches of regulations under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924–1929 can result in penalties. The primary Act may impose fines or other sanctions for non-compliance, although the specific penalties would be determined by the relevant court or tribunal in accordance with the Act. It is important for exporters to adhere to these new rates to avoid any potential enforcement actions or financial penalties.