COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
EXPORT CONTROL (ORDERS) REGULATIONS
Export Control Orders No. 1 of 1986
Export Control (Orders Consolidation)
Orders
I, THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRY, hereby make the following Orders under the Export Control (Orders) Regulations.
Dated this Third day of February 1986.
J. C. KERIN
Minister of State for Primary Industry
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Citation
1. These Orders may be cited as the Export Control (Orders Consolidation) Orders.
Consolidation of Prescribed Goods (General) Orders
2. The document printed by the authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer and entitled ‘Commonwealth of Australia, Export Control (Orders) Regulations, Orders No. 1 of 1985, Prescribed Goods (General) Orders’ which comprises, in loose leaf form, the Prescribed Goods (General) Orders (Orders No. 1 of 1985) as amended by the Prescribed Goods (General) Orders (Amendment) (Orders No. 8 of 1985) and the Prescribed Goods (General) Orders (Amendment) (Orders No. 12 of 1985) shall have full force and effect as orders.
Consolidation of Export Meat Orders
3. The document printed by the authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer and entitled ‘Commonwealth of Australia, Export Control (Orders) Regulations, Orders No. 2 of 1985, Export Meat Orders’ which comprises, in loose leaf form, the Export Meat Orders (Orders No. 2 of 1985) as amended by the Export Meat Orders (Amendment) (Orders No. 10 of 1985) shall have full force and effect as orders.
Consolidation of Game, Poultry and Rabbit Meat Orders
4. The document printed by the authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer and entitled ‘Commonwealth of Australia, Export Control (Orders) Regulations, Orders No. 3 of 1985, Game, Poultry and Rabbit Meat Orders’ which comprises, in loose leaf form, the Game, Poultry and Rabbit Meat Orders (Orders No. 3 of 1985) as amended by the Game, Poultry and Rabbit Meat Orders (Amendment) (Orders No. 11 of 1985) shall have full force and effect as orders.
Consolidation of Dairy Produce Orders
5. The document printed by the authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer and entitled ‘Commonwealth of Australia, Export Control (Orders) Regulations, Orders No. 4 of 1985, Dairy Produce Orders’ which comprises, in loose leaf form, the Dairy Produce Orders (Orders No. 4 of 1985) as amended by the Dairy Produce Orders (Amendment) (Orders No. 9 of 1985) shall have full force and effect as orders.
References to Orders
6. Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in orders to:
(a) the ‘Prescribed Goods (General) Orders as amended’ is a reference to the document described in order 2, as amended from time to time;
(b) the ‘Export Meat Orders as amended’, is a reference to the document described in order 3, as amended from time to time;
(c) the ‘Game, Poultry and Rabbit Meat Orders as amended’, is a reference to the document described in order 4, as amended from time to time; and
(d) the ‘Dairy Produce Orders as amended’, is a reference to the document described in order 5, as amended from time to time.
Overview
The Export Control (Orders Consolidation) Orders were enacted in 1986 by the Minister of State for Primary Industry. This legislative instrument aimed to consolidate and streamline the previously separate sets of Export Control Orders that had been established under the Export Control (Orders) Regulations. The objective was to create a more coherent and easily navigable framework for the control of exports of prescribed goods, including meat, dairy products, and other specified commodities. This consolidation was intended to facilitate better administration and enforcement of export control measures by integrating the various orders into a single set of regulations, thereby reducing complexity and potential for confusion among exporters and regulatory bodies.
Scope and Application
The Export Control (Orders Consolidation) Orders consolidate various orders pertaining to the export control of goods under the Export Control (Orders) Regulations. These Orders apply to individuals, businesses, and entities involved in the export of goods as specified within the consolidated documents, including prescribed goods, export meat, game, poultry, rabbit meat, and dairy produce. The geographic scope of these Orders is national, applying throughout Australia, and they are administered at the Commonwealth level. The Orders do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but the specific goods and items covered by each consolidated order would determine the applicability and restrictions. Additionally, the Orders can be extended or modified through subordinate instruments, such as amendments or further regulations, to adapt to changing circumstances or requirements. This consolidation ensures that all relevant export control measures are uniformly enforced across the specified categories of goods.
Key Provisions
The Export Control (Orders Consolidation) Orders consolidate several previous Orders into one legislative instrument, ensuring that all relevant provisions are current and accessible. Specifically, Order 2 consolidates the Prescribed Goods (General) Orders, previously made in 1985 and subsequently amended twice, into a single document with full force and effect. Order 3 consolidates the Export Meat Orders, also from 1985 with one subsequent amendment, while Order 4 consolidates the Game, Poultry, and Rabbit Meat Orders, again from 1985 and amended once. Order 5 consolidates the Dairy Produce Orders, which were originally made in 1985 and amended once. These consolidations serve to streamline the legislative framework and ensure that all relevant provisions are up-to-date and easily accessible.
Under these Orders, parties and entities involved in the export of prescribed goods, export meat, game, poultry, rabbit meat, and dairy produce must comply with the consolidated regulations. This includes adhering to any specific requirements or restrictions detailed within the Orders. Compliance is crucial to avoid any legal repercussions and to ensure that the export activities are conducted within the legal framework established by the Australian government.
Breaches of these consolidated Orders can result in both civil and criminal penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the offence. For example, unauthorised export of controlled goods could lead to fines and, in more serious cases, imprisonment. The specific penalties are detailed within the individual Orders and can vary based on the particular provision breached. It is essential for entities and individuals to be fully aware of these obligations and potential consequences to ensure compliance with the law.