Exports (Dairy Produce) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1952 No. 107, enacted on 16 December 1952, is a regulation made under the Customs Act 1901–1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905–1950. This legislation was introduced to amend the Exports (Dairy Produce) Regulations by adjusting the fees for officers' services, specifically increasing the charge for their services from Ten shillings and nine pence to Twelve shillings and six pence. The regulation was made by the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, on behalf of the relevant Ministers of State for Commerce and Agriculture, and Trade and Customs. The underlying policy objective was to ensure that the updated fees reflected the current economic conditions and the value of the services provided by the officers involved in the export of dairy produce.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1952, No. 107, made under the Customs Act 1901-1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, modify the Exports (Dairy Produce) Regulations by altering the fees for officers' services involved in the exportation of dairy produce. This regulation applies to individuals and entities engaged in the export of dairy produce from Australia, impacting the financial obligations related to the services provided by officers overseeing these exports. The amendment adjusts the previously set fee of Ten shillings and nine pence to Twelve shillings and six pence, thereby affecting the economic considerations for those involved in the dairy export industry. The regulation's application is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, affecting all exports conducted under the purview of the specified acts. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text of this specific regulation, but broader exclusions or exemptions might be outlined in the parent acts or related subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument include the amendment of Regulation 31 of the Exports (Dairy Produce) Regulations (section 31). This amendment involves changing the fee for officers’ services from Ten shillings and nine pence to Twelve shillings and six pence. This alteration is directly linked to the Customs Act 1901-1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, indicating that it pertains to the regulation of exports, particularly dairy produce, and the fees associated with the services provided by officers under these Acts. The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation include ensuring that any transaction involving the export of dairy produce must now comply with the updated fee structure as specified in the amended Regulation 31. This affects both the exporters and the officers responsible for overseeing these transactions. Exporters must now be prepared to pay the increased fee for the services rendered by the officers, while officers must ensure that the new fee is accurately charged and collected. The regulation aims to provide clarity and consistency in the fees charged for services related to dairy exports, thereby facilitating smoother transactions and reducing potential disputes over service charges. In terms of the consequences for non-compliance, the legislation does not explicitly state any penalties or civil/criminal consequences for breaches of the new fee structure. However, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the updated fees could result in disputes or legal challenges, potentially leading to financial penalties or other civil actions. Given the context of the legislation, it is also possible that non-compliance could attract scrutiny from the relevant authorities, leading to investigations or enforcement actions. While the specific penalties are not detailed in this legislative instrument, the implications of non-compliance could nonetheless be significant for parties involved in dairy exports.