STATUTORY RULES
1967 No. 51
REGULATION UNDER THE EGG EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1947–1966.*
WHEREAS by section fourteen of the Egg Export Control Act 1947–1966 it is enacted that, for the purpose of enabling the Australian Egg Board effectively to control the export and distribution after export of Australian eggs, the Governor-General may make regulations prohibiting the export from the Commonwealth of any eggs except by persons who hold licences issued by the Minister or by a person thereto authorized in writing by the Minister, and subject to such conditions and restrictions as are prescribed after recommendation to the Minister by the Board:
And whereas the Australian Egg Board has recommended to the Minister that the conditions and restrictions applying to the export from the Commonwealth of eggs should be the conditions and restrictions set forth in the Egg Export Control (Licences) Regulations as amended in the manner set forth in the following Regulation:
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 Regulation under the Egg Export Control Act 1947–1966.
Dated this twentieth day of April, 1967
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Primary Industry.
Amendment of the Egg Export Control (Licences) Regulations †
Conditions and restrictions.
Regulation 7 of the Egg Export Control (Licences) Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2.) the words “three thousand nine hundred” and inserting in their stead the words “six hundred”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1967.
† Statutory Rules 1954, No. 72.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
14016/66.—Price 5c (6d.) 9/4.4.1967
Overview
The Egg Export Control (Licences) Regulations 1967 were made under the Egg Export Control Act 1947–1966, which was enacted to address the need for effective regulation of egg exports from Australia. This Act empowered the Australian Egg Board to control the export and distribution of eggs after export, ensuring that exports were managed in a way that protected the domestic egg market. The 1967 Regulations were introduced by the Governor-General in Council, following recommendations from the Australian Egg Board, to amend the licensing conditions and restrictions for egg exports. These amendments were intended to refine the control mechanisms and better align the regulatory framework with the evolving needs of the industry, ensuring the sustainability and integrity of egg exports from Australia.
Scope and Application
The Egg Export Control (Licences) Regulations, as amended, apply to all persons and entities involved in the export of eggs from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations are specifically designed to empower the Australian Egg Board in controlling the export and distribution of eggs after export. The scope of the Act is comprehensive, covering all entities engaged in egg exports, ensuring that only those who hold a valid licence issued by the Minister, or an authorised person, are permitted to export eggs. The regulations impose conditions and restrictions on the export of eggs, which are recommended by the Australian Egg Board and approved by the Minister. The legislation has a national reach, affecting all entities and persons within the Commonwealth of Australia involved in the export of eggs. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in the legislation itself, but the regulations may include such provisions through subordinate instruments. The amendments, such as those changing the quantity limits from "three thousand nine hundred" to "six hundred" in Regulation 7, demonstrate the flexibility of the regulations to adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations under the Egg Export Control Act 1947–1966 involve the amendment of the Egg Export Control (Licences) Regulations, specifically Regulation 7. This amendment modifies the allowable export quantities of eggs from Australia, changing the limit from three thousand nine hundred to six hundred. The regulations aim to provide the Australian Egg Board with the ability to effectively manage and control the export and subsequent distribution of Australian eggs. This includes the imposition of licensing requirements for those seeking to export eggs from Australia, with the authority to issue or deny licences lying with the Minister or an authorized person (section 14).
These regulations impose obligations and requirements on entities and individuals who wish to export eggs from Australia. Firstly, they mandate that only those holding a valid licence, issued by the Minister or an authorized person, can export eggs from the Commonwealth. This licensing process ensures that the Australian Egg Board can monitor and control the quantity and distribution of exported eggs. Secondly, the regulations require compliance with any conditions and restrictions set forth by the Board and approved by the Minister. This includes adherence to the amended quantity limits, which now allow for the export of up to six hundred eggs (Regulation 7).
Breach of these regulations can lead to civil and criminal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text, under the Egg Export Control Act 1947–1966, unauthorised export activities could potentially be prosecuted as criminal offences. Penalties for such breaches might include fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent behind the violation. Additionally, failure to comply with the licensing requirements or the stipulated conditions and restrictions could result in the cancellation of export licences and legal action against the offending parties. The exact penalties are not specified within the provided text but would typically be determined by relevant authorities in accordance with the broader legislative framework.