STATUTORY RULES.
1926. No. 55.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1924.
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 Control Act 1924 to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of April, 1926.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
R. V. WILSON,
Minister of State for Markets and Migration.
Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations.
Short title.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations.
Definitions.
2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“The Act” means the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924;
“The Board” means the Dried Fruits Control Board constituted under the Dried Fruits Export Control Act;
“The London Agency” means the Agency in London of the Dried Fruits Control Board.
Salaries of officers appointed by the Board.
3. The salaries of officers appointed by the Board shall be in accordance with Tables A, B and C of the Schedule to these Regulations.
Conditions of employment of officers appointed by the Board.
4. The provisions of the regulations for the time being in force under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 in regard to—
(a) leave of absence and holidays;
(b) travelling and other allowances;
(c) attendance of officers;
(d) performance of duties; and
(e) hours of duty and overtime payment,
shall apply to officers appointed by the Board, subject to the following modifications:—
(i) The powers and functions of the Public Service Board under these Regulations shall be exercised in regard to officers of the Board by the Chairman of the Board if in Melbourne or if the Chairman is not in Melbourne by any other member acting for the Chairman of the Board, and the powers and functions of the Permanent Head and the Chief Officer shall be exercised by the Chairman of the Board or by such officer or officers as the Chairman, in writing, appoints;
(ii) the travelling allowance to be paid to officers of the Board acting under the London Agency shall be as approved by the Board, but in no instance shall such allowance exceed twenty-five shillings per day; and
(iii) the Secretary and other officers of the Board acting outside Australia shall be paid such allowance in respect to expenses as the Board from time to time determines.
Signing of cheques.
5. Cheques drawn on any account referred to in section 22 of the Act shall be signed by any two members of the Board.
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THE SCHEDULE.
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TABLE A.
Office. | Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| £ | £ |
Secretary to Board......................................... | 600 | 900 |
Secretary to London Agency.................................. | 600 | 900 |
Technical Fruit Expert— | | |
Class A............................................ | 750 | 1,250 |
Class B............................................ | 500 | 750 |
Class C............................................ | 350 | 500 |
TABLE B.
Office. | Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| £ | £ |
Accountant— | | |
Class A............................................ | 400 | 600 |
Class B............................................ | 300 | 400 |
Clerk— | | |
Under 18 years....................................... | .. | 90 |
At 18 years.......................................... | .. | 114 |
At 19 years.......................................... | .. | 132 |
At 20 years.......................................... | .. | 156 |
Adult.............................................. | 250 | 300 |
Messenger.......................................... | 52 | 104 |
TABLE C.
Office. | Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
Typist (female) and shorthand writer— | £ | £ |
Under 18 years....................................... | .. | 90 |
At 18 years.......................................... | .. | 102 |
At 19 years.......................................... | .. | 120 |
At 20 years.......................................... | .. | 144 |
Adult.............................................. | 162 | 220 |
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations 1926 were enacted under the authority of the Governor-General of Australia, in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These regulations were established to provide operational details and implementation procedures for the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924, which was designed to regulate the export of dried fruits from Australia. The policy objective of the Act was to ensure that the export of dried fruits was conducted in a manner that protected the interests of Australian producers and maintained the quality of exported goods. The regulations govern aspects such as the salaries and conditions of employment for officers appointed by the Dried Fruits Control Board, the signing of cheques related to the Act, and other administrative details necessary for the effective enforcement of the Act.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations, made under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924, establish the operational framework for the Dried Fruits Control Board, which is tasked with regulating the export of dried fruits from Australia. These regulations apply to the Board and the officers appointed by it, including those working for the London Agency, which is the Board's agency in London. The Act, therefore, has a Commonwealth reach, impacting entities and individuals involved in the dried fruits export industry within Australia and its representatives abroad. The regulations set forth detailed provisions for the salaries, conditions of employment, and allowances for Board officers, as well as stipulating that cheques drawn on Board accounts must be signed by two Board members. These regulations extend the legislative provisions by providing specific operational details, such as salary scales and employment conditions, which supplement the overarching framework established by the Act.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations, made under the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924, specify the operational details and requirements for the Dried Fruits Control Board and its agents. These regulations, which came into operation on the 28th day of April, 1926, are structured to ensure the effective management and control of dried fruits exports. Key provisions include the remuneration and employment conditions of Board officers (sections 3 and 4), as well as the signing authority for financial transactions (section 5). For instance, section 3 outlines the salary ranges for various officers within the Board, with minimum and maximum amounts specified in the Schedule (Tables A, B, and C). Section 4 mandates that officers appointed by the Board adhere to the Commonwealth Public Service Act's provisions on leave, allowances, attendance, performance, and hours, with specific modifications to accommodate the Board's unique circumstances, such as the approval of travel allowances for London Agency officers.
The regulations impose specific obligations on the Board and its officers. For example, the Board is responsible for determining the salaries of its officers, as outlined in the Schedule, and must ensure that any travel allowances granted do not exceed twenty-five shillings per day for officers acting under the London Agency (section 4(ii)). Additionally, the Board must ensure that the signing of cheques drawn on accounts specified in section 22 of the Act is authorised by any two members of the Board (section 5). This dual-signature requirement underscores the importance of financial oversight and accountability within the organisation.
Breaches of these regulations may result in various legal consequences. Although the specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance are not detailed within the text provided, the regulations' stringent financial oversight measures suggest that violations could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties. For instance, unauthorised financial transactions or failure to adhere to specified salary and allowance conditions could result in legal action against the responsible parties, with penalties determined by relevant Australian law. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific breach and the jurisdiction's legal framework.