EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1982 No. 289
Issued by the Authority of the Minister for Primary Industry
DRIED FRUITS LEVY REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT)
The Dried Fruits Levy Act 1971 requires the establishment by Regulation of levy rates for dried fruits of each season. The levy is used to finance research arranged under the Dried Fruits Research Act 1971. In addition the Commonwealth contributes half of amounts payable for purposes approved under that Act.
The Dried Fruits Research Committee established under the Dried Fruits Research Act 1971 makes recommendations to the Minister on the rates of levy to operate for each season.
The Committee has recommended that the rates applicable for dried vine fruits and dried tree fruits for the 1982 season remain unchanged from those that applied under the Dried Fruits Levy Regulations in respect of the 1981 season. The rates of levy for dried vine fruits and dried tree fruits other than dried plums are the maximum that may be prescribed and the rate for dried plums is half the maximum rate.
Operative rates in respect of the 1982 season are as follows:-
Dried Vine Fruits | $1.00 per tonne |
Dried Tree Fruits, other |
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than Dried Plums | $5.00 per tonne |
Dried Plums | $2.50 per tonne |