Egg Export Charges Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1973 No. 118, under the Egg Export Charges Act 1947-1965, were enacted to amend the Egg Export Charges Regulations, specifically addressing the payment of charges collected under the Act. This legislation was introduced to ensure that the collection of egg export charges is efficiently managed by designating specific officers within the Department of Primary Industry in each State capital as prescribed officers for the receipt of such charges. The Regulations were made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, and came into operation on 1 July 1973. The objective is to streamline the collection process and ensure compliance with the Act, thereby maintaining the integrity of the egg export charge system.

Scope and Application

The Egg Export Charges Regulations 1973, made under the Egg Export Charges Act 1947-1965, apply to all entities involved in the export of eggs from Australia, specifically targeting the payment of export charges. The regulations clarify the designated officers who are responsible for receiving moneys due under the Act, specifying that these are the Collectors of Public Moneys, Department of Primary Industry, located in the capital cities of each state. These regulations have a national reach, applying across all states of Australia, thereby ensuring uniformity in the collection of export charges for eggs. Importantly, the regulations include a commencement date of 1 July 1973, marking the effective date from which these provisions apply. While the regulations themselves focus narrowly on the collection of export charges, they can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments made under the authority of the Act.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations, made under the Egg Export Charges Act 1947-1965, commence on 1st July 1973. Specifically, Regulation 4 is repealed and substituted with new provisions, defining key terms and outlining the roles of prescribed officers. Under section 4, the term "the Act" refers to the Egg Export Charges Act 1947-1965. The definition of "prescribed officer" is expanded in section 5, clarifying that any officer holding or performing the duties of the Collector of Public Moneys, Department of Primary Industry in the capital city of a State, is designated as a prescribed officer. These changes aim to streamline the payment of moneys and clarify the roles of those involved in the collection process. These Regulations impose specific obligations on prescribed officers. Under section 5, it is mandated that any officer designated as a Collector of Public Moneys in the capital city of a State, who holds or performs the duties of this office within the Department of Primary Industry, is a prescribed officer responsible for receiving and managing payments related to egg export charges. This ensures a clear line of responsibility and accountability for the collection of these charges, facilitating the administration of the Act. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in legal consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, under the overarching Egg Export Charges Act 1947-1965, breaches could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific provisions of the Act and any subsequent legislative amendments or court interpretations. It is therefore essential for prescribed officers to adhere strictly to the stipulated roles and responsibilities to avoid any legal repercussions.