STATUTORY RULES
1969 No.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1968 AND THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905-1966.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966.
Dated this sixth day of March, 1969.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Primary Industry and for and on behalf of
the Minister of State for Customs and Excise.
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Amendments of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations†
Fees for officer’s services.
1. Regulation 32 of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) the words “Three dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Four dollars”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1.) the words “Two dollars and twenty-five cents” and inserting in their stead the words “Three dollars”.
Amendments in relation to decimal currency.
2. The Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
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THE SCHEDULE Regulation 2.
Amendments in Relation to Decimal Currency
Provisions amended | Omit— | Insert— |
Regulation 7b...................... | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 14...................... | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 15 (2.)................... | Three shillings | Thirty cents |
Regulation 20 (1.)................... | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 22 (2.)................... | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 31 (a)................... | One shilling | Ten cents |
Regulation 31 (b)................... | Ten shillings and sixpence | One dollar five cents |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
† Statutory Rules 1938, No. 115, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, No. 28; 1946, No. 144; 1948, No. 30; 1950, No. 61; 1951, No. 131; 1952, No. 109; 1954, No. 44; 1956, Nos. 9 and 124; 1957, Nos. 17 and 37; 1958, No. 9; 1960, Nos. 36 and 84; 1961, No. 108; 1963, No. 138; 1964, No. 43; 1965, No. 31; 1966, Nos. 47 and 85; and 1967, No. 121.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No._________, issued under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, with the intention of amending the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations to reflect changes in the monetary system following the decimalisation of Australian currency in 1966. The problem these regulations address is the need to update various monetary values and fees within the regulations to align with the new decimal currency, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the legislative framework governing dried fruit exports. The policy objective is to facilitate smooth and consistent administration of trade by updating the monetary references in the regulations, thereby avoiding confusion and ensuring compliance with the new currency standards.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. _________, made under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966, provide for amendments to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations. These regulations govern the fees associated with officers' services and the adjustments necessary for the transition to decimal currency. The regulations apply specifically to the export of dried fruits and the associated fees for inspections, sampling, and other related services provided by officers. The amendments reflect changes in currency values, ensuring that fees remain current and reflect the economic environment of the time. The application of these regulations is within the Commonwealth of Australia, and they extend to all entities and persons involved in the export of dried fruits. The amendments aim to streamline the regulatory framework by updating fees and addressing the transition to decimal currency, which occurred in 1966.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1969 No. ________ under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966 primarily focus on amending the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations. Regulation 1(a) increases the fee for an officer's service from three dollars to four dollars, while regulation 1(b) raises the fee from two dollars and twenty-five cents to three dollars. Regulation 2, detailed in the Schedule, adjusts the monetary amounts referenced in various regulations from the old currency system to the new decimal currency system. For instance, it changes references from fifty pounds to one hundred dollars and from three shillings to thirty cents.
The Act imposes specific obligations on parties dealing with dried fruits exports, particularly in relation to the fees payable to officers. It mandates that exporters must now pay the updated fees for officer services as outlined in Regulation 1. Additionally, it requires that all monetary amounts specified in the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations be updated to reflect the new decimal currency system, as detailed in Regulation 2 and the Schedule. This ensures that the financial obligations and references within the regulations are consistent with the contemporary currency standards.
In terms of penalties and consequences, the Regulations do not explicitly state any civil or criminal penalties for breaches of the updated fees or currency conversions. However, non-compliance with the financial obligations set forth in the Regulations could potentially lead to disputes or challenges in court, where the validity of the fees and currency conversions could be scrutinised. It is essential for parties to adhere to these updated provisions to avoid any potential legal issues that may arise from non-compliance.