Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1)
Statutory Rules 1999 No. 148
I, WILLIAM PATRICK DEANE, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulations under the Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Act 1985.
Dated 29 June 1999.
WILLIAM DEANE
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
MARK VAILE
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1)1
Statutory Rules 1999 No. 1482
made under the
Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Act 1985
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1 Name of regulations
2 Commencement
3 Amendment of Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations
Schedule 1 Amendments
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1 Name of regulations
These regulations are the Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1).
2 Commencement
These regulations commence on gazettal.
3 Amendment of Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations
Schedule 1 amends the Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations.
Schedule 1 Amendments
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[1] Regulation 2
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2 Name of regulations
These regulations are the Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations 1985.
[2] Paragraph 4 (1) (i)
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(i) meat, including meat products;
(j) game meat.
[3] Subregulation 13 (2), definitions of notional charge for processing establishment and total charge for processing establishments
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notional charge for processing establishment means the rate of charge that would apply under item 5, 6 or 7 of Schedule 2 to the relevant export processing establishment if it were an independent processing establishment.
total charge for processing establishments means the sum of the rates of charge that would apply under items 5, 6 and 7 of Schedule 2 to each separately registered export processing establishment in the relevant premises if each establishment were an independent export processing establishment.
[4] Schedule 1, Part 3, after item 8
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| 9 | An establishment used for 1 or more of the following activities: (a) slaughtering or killing animals, or dressing carcases, from which game meat is obtained; or (b) processing or packing of game meat | 5,000 |
1. These regulations amend Statutory Rules 1985 No. 362, as amended by 1986 No. 252; 1987 Nos. 195 and 250; 1988 Nos. 141 and 241; 1989 Nos. 257 and 405; 1990 Nos. 303 and 420; 1991 No. 175; 1992 No. 252; 1993 No. 377; 1994 Nos. 64 and 457; 1995 Nos. 41 and 169; 1996 Nos. 17 (as amended by 1996 No. 82), 81, 82, 110 and 193; 1997 Nos. 183, 190, 265, 360 and 407; 1998 No. 75.
2. Made by the Governor-General on 29 June 1999, and notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 1 July 1999.
Overview
The Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1) were enacted to address specific gaps in the Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Act 1985, which governs the charges for the registration of establishments involved in the export of meat and meat products. The regulations were made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. They aim to ensure that the regulatory framework accurately reflects the current practices and requirements within the meat industry, including the addition of game meat to the scope of regulated activities. These regulations, which commenced on gazettal, amend the existing Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations to include game meat and to refine the definitions related to notional and total charges for processing establishments, ensuring clarity and precision in the application of charges to relevant establishments.
Scope and Application
The Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1) applies to meat and game meat processing establishments within Australia and are made under the Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Act 1985. These regulations specifically target entities involved in the processing of meat and game meat, including the slaughtering, dressing, and packing of these products. They operate across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring uniformity in the application of charges for establishment registration. The regulations provide amendments to the Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations, clarifying definitions and expanding the scope to include game meat processing. The inclusion of game meat within the purview of these regulations ensures that all relevant activities are subject to the same regulatory framework, thereby maintaining consistency in the application of charges and standards. These regulations do not contain specific exclusions but extend their application through the subordinate instrument, ensuring that all meat and game meat processing activities within registered establishments are subject to the outlined charges.
Key Provisions
The Export Inspection and Meat (Establishment Registration Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1) amend the Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Regulations. These amendments introduce several changes to the definitions and charges associated with meat processing and export establishments. For instance, Regulation 2 amends the name of the regulations to reflect their updated nature. Regulation 3 modifies the definition of "meat" to include "game meat," broadening the scope of what is considered under the regulations. Additionally, Regulation 13 redefines "notional charge for processing establishment" and "total charge for processing establishments," clarifying the basis on which charges are calculated for these entities.
The regulations impose specific obligations on parties involved in the meat processing and export industry. These obligations include the registration of establishments engaged in activities such as slaughtering, dressing, processing, or packing of meat and game meat. The new definitions and charges necessitate that these entities accurately report their activities and ensure compliance with the updated regulations. Furthermore, the regulations require establishments to pay the appropriate registration fees as per the amended definitions and charge structures.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in civil and criminal consequences. The Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Act 1985 provides for penalties for non-compliance. These penalties can include fines and, in severe cases, criminal charges. The specific penalties are not detailed in the regulations but are governed by the overarching Act, which allows for significant fines and potential imprisonment for serious or repeated breaches. The precise maximum penalties would be determined by the courts based on the nature and severity of the offence under the Act.