EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Export Control Repeal Order 2011
made under the Export Control (Orders) Regulations 1982 (under the Export Control Act 1982)
Issued by the authority of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Authority for making Order
The Export Control Repeal Order 2011 (the Order) is made under regulation 3 of the Export Control (Orders) Regulations 1982. That regulation empowers the Minister to make orders with respect to any matter for or in relation to which provision may be made by the regulations. Regulation 3 is itself authorised by section 25 of the Export Control Act 1982 (the Act).
Purpose of the Order
The purpose of the Order is to repeal the Export Control (Export of Live-stock to the Republic of Indonesia) Order 2011 and the Export Control (Protection of Animal Welfare) Order 2011.
Repealing these Orders will allow a resumption of exports of live-stock to the Republic of Indonesia where they meet the legislative requirements under the Act and under the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997 (the AMLI Act).
The Order, in conjunction with changes to orders made under the AMLI Act, ends the suspension of live-stock exports to the Republic of Indonesia. The suspension was always intended to be a temporary measure in place for a short period. The appropriate controls and regulatory framework are now being put in place under the Act and the AMLI Act, allowing trade to resume whilst addressing concerns over animal welfare.
The Australian Government will continue working closely with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to further develop the mutually beneficial trading relationship which already exists, including meeting internationally agreed animal welfare standards across live-stock supply chains.
Documents incorporated in the Order by reference
No documents are incorporated into the Order.
Consultation
The framework for allowing the resumption of export trade in live-stock to the Republic of Indonesia has been the subject of consultation with industry through an Industry-Government Working Group.
Details
Section 1 — Name of Order
The name of the Order is the Export Control Repeal Order 2011.
Section 2 — Commencement
The Order commences on the day after it is registered.
Section 3 — Repeal
This section repeals both the Export Control (Export of Live-stock to the Republic of Indonesia) Order 2011 and the Export Control (Protection of Animal Welfare) Order 2011.