Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1963 No. 140, enacted under the Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, represents a legislative instrument aimed at addressing the administrative and procedural requirements of the export of fresh fruit. This regulation, made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, seeks to amend the fees charged for officers’ services associated with the exports of fresh fruit. The underlying objective is to ensure that the administrative fees reflect current economic conditions, thereby maintaining the efficiency and fairness of the regulatory framework governing the exportation of fresh produce. This amendment is essential for updating outdated financial stipulations and ensuring the continued effectiveness of the legislative intent behind the original acts.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1963, No. 140, made under the Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, pertain to the amendment of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations. This legislation applies to individuals and entities involved in the export of fresh fruit, particularly those engaging in transactions governed by the Customs Act and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act. The regulations impact the fees payable for officers' services, as specified in Regulation 32 of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations, which has been amended to adjust the fees from Seventeen shillings to Eighteen shillings and sixpence. This amendment is aimed at ensuring that the fees reflect current economic conditions, thereby impacting exporters who must account for these charges in their business operations. The regulation operates on a national level, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and is subject to further interpretation and enforcement through subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this Statutory Rules document relate to the amendment of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. Regulation 32, which pertains to fees for officers' services, is specifically amended. Under this amendment, the fees previously set at "Seventeen shillings" are increased to "Eighteen shillings and sixpence." This alteration is intended to adjust the financial obligations associated with the services provided by officers involved in the exportation of fresh fruit. This Act imposes obligations on those involved in the export of fresh fruit, particularly those who must pay fees for officers' services. The updated fee structure means that exporters are now required to pay eighteen shillings and sixpence instead of the previous seventeen shillings. This change in fee is mandatory and applies to all transactions governed by Regulation 32 of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in the text for failure to comply with the fee amendment. However, it is implicit that non-compliance with the amended fees as set out in the regulation may lead to administrative or legal consequences under the governing Acts. The exact nature of these consequences would be determined by the relevant authorities under the Customs Act 1901-1963 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. The document does not specify maximum penalties for such non-compliance, leaving it to the interpretation and enforcement mechanisms of the respective Acts.