Exports (Canned and Frozen Fruits) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1963 No. 136, enacted under the authority of the Governor-General, addresses amendments to the Exports (Canned and Frozen Fruits) Regulations, specifically updating the fees for officers’ services. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for an update in the fees charged to exporters for the services rendered by officers in accordance with the Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. The objective is to ensure that the fees reflect the current economic conditions and maintain the efficiency and integrity of the regulatory framework governing the export of canned and frozen fruits. The policy objective is to provide clarity and consistency in the application of fees, facilitating smoother trade practices.

Scope and Application

This statutory rule, made under the Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, pertains to the amendment of the Exports (Canned and Frozen Fruits) Regulations. Specifically, it adjusts the fees for officers' services, replacing the previous rate of seventeen shillings with eighteen shillings and sixpence. This adjustment is aimed at updating the fees charged for the services rendered by officers involved in the exportation process of canned and frozen fruits. The regulation applies to any person or entity engaged in the export of canned and frozen fruits within the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring compliance with the updated fee structure. The geographic reach of this regulation is national, applying across all states and territories within Australia. It does not specify any exclusions or exemptions from this amendment, implying that all exports of canned and frozen fruits are subject to the new fee structure. Additionally, while the primary regulation sets out these changes, the scope and application of the amendment may be further detailed or extended through subordinate instruments as required.

Key Provisions

The primary operative section of this legislation is the amendment to Regulation 27 of the Exports (Canned and Frozen Fruits) Regulations. Specifically, this amendment alters the fee charged for officers' services from "Seventeen shillings" to "Eighteen shillings and sixpence." This change, detailed in Regulation 27 (sub-regulation 1), reflects an increase in the tariff for services rendered by customs officers involved in the export of canned and frozen fruits. The alteration is precise and straightforward, ensuring that the updated fee is clearly stated in the regulation. The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties involved in the export of canned and frozen fruits. Exporters, for instance, must now ensure that the correct fee, as amended, is paid to the officers overseeing their exports. The regulation's amendment is designed to reflect changes in the economic context or administrative costs, thereby ensuring that the fee remains current and appropriately compensates the officers for their services. Additionally, the officers themselves are bound by this regulation to demand the updated fee as per the statutory requirement. In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the legislation does not explicitly outline specific penalties or legal ramifications for failing to pay the amended fee. However, under the broader Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, there may be enforcement actions taken against non-compliance. These could include fines, legal action, or other administrative penalties designed to ensure adherence to the stipulated fees and regulations. Although the regulation itself does not detail the maximum penalties, the overarching Acts provide a framework within which such consequences are determined and enforced.