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,
(SGD.) J.D. ANTHONY
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 (General) Regulations†
Fees for officer’s services.
1. Regulation 30 of the Exports (General) 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 (General) Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
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Regulation 2.
THE SCHEDULE
Amendments in Relation to Decimal Currency
Provisions amended | Omit— | Insert— |
Regulation 12............ | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 13 (4.) (a)....... | Three shillings | Thirty cents |
Regulation 18 (1.)......... | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 20 (2.)......... | Fifty pounds | One hundred dollars |
Regulation 25............ | Twenty-five pounds | Fifty dollars |
Regulation 29 (2.) (a)....... | Fifteen shillings | One dollar fifty cents |
Regulation 29 (2.) (b)....... | Three shillings | Thirty cents |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
† Statutory Rules 1954, No. 1, as amended by Statutory Rules 1954, Nos. 42 and 91; 1955, No. 91; 1956, Nos. 7 and 120; 1960, Nos. 40 and 69; 1963, Nos. 29 and 142; 1964, No. 153; and 1966, No. 51.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. __________, enacted by the Governor-General in Council, are Regulations made under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966. These Regulations were introduced to facilitate the transition to decimal currency in Australia, which was officially adopted on 14 February 1966. The policy objective was to update fees and monetary values in various regulations to align with the new decimal currency system, thereby ensuring consistency and clarity in financial transactions. The enacting body was the Federal Executive Council, acting on the advice of the relevant ministers, which underscores the legislative authority vested in the Council to implement such changes. The Regulations specifically address amendments to fees for officer's services and other monetary values within the Exports (General) Regulations to reflect the decimal currency.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. __________ under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966 are targeted at regulating exports, particularly in the context of decimal currency conversion. The Regulations primarily apply to entities involved in exporting goods, including businesses, exporters, and agents engaged in the export process. The amendments adjust fees for officer's services and update monetary values to reflect the transition to decimal currency, ensuring that all financial obligations and penalties are accurately aligned with the new currency system. These Regulations have a national reach within Australia, governing the conduct of exports across the Commonwealth and ensuring uniformity in the application of export-related laws and fees. The changes made are specific and limited to the amendments listed, with no broader exclusions or exemptions provided in these particular Regulations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation pertain to amendments to the Exports (General) Regulations, specifically under the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966. Regulation 1 increases fees for officer’s services from three dollars to four dollars and from two dollars and twenty-five cents to three dollars. Regulation 2, through the Schedule, makes several amendments to convert various currency values from pre-decimal to decimal currency. For instance, Regulation 12 changes the amount from fifty pounds to one hundred dollars, and Regulation 13(4)(a) adjusts the amount from three shillings to thirty cents.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations necessitate compliance with the new fee structures and currency conversions. Exporters must now pay higher fees for officer’s services as specified in Regulation 1. Additionally, all financial transactions and fees outlined in the Schedule must be updated to reflect the new decimal currency values. These changes ensure consistency and clarity in financial obligations under the Exports (General) Regulations.
Breaching these regulations can lead to civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, non-compliance with amended fees and currency conversions may result in fines or other administrative actions. The precise nature of these penalties would typically be outlined in the primary acts under which these regulations are made, the Customs Act 1901-1968 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1966. For instance, the Customs Act may stipulate penalties for non-compliance with export regulations, potentially including fines up to a certain monetary amount or other specified penalties. It is essential for parties involved in exports to adhere to these updated regulations to avoid any legal repercussions.