Exports (General) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1956 No. 7, enacted in 1956, is a regulation under the Customs Act 1901-1954 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. This regulation was introduced to address the need for adjustments in fees associated with inspections conducted outside ordinary business hours, as specified under Regulation 30 of the Exports (General) Regulations. The regulation was made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective of this regulation is to ensure that the fees for inspections conducted out of ordinary hours are updated and adequately reflect the costs incurred, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the inspection process. This legislative instrument was published in the Commonwealth Gazette and printed by the Commonwealth Government Printer in Canberra.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1956 No. 7, made under the Customs Act 1901-1954 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, pertains specifically to the amendment of fees for inspections out of ordinary hours as stipulated in Regulation 30 of the Exports (General) Regulations. This legislative instrument applies to entities and individuals involved in the exportation of goods, requiring them to adhere to the specified fees for inspections conducted outside of standard business hours. The amendment raises the fee from Thirteen shillings to Fourteen shillings and sixpence, thereby affecting the financial obligations of those subject to these regulations. The scope of this regulation is limited to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting those within the federal legislative purview. There are no exclusions or exemptions detailed within this particular statutory rule, and it does not reference any subordinate instruments that might extend or restrict its application. The intent is to adjust the financial parameters associated with exporting activities within the scope of the specified Acts.

Key Provisions

This legislative instrument primarily amends Regulation 30 of the Exports (General) Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1954 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. The main change is the alteration of the fee for inspection of goods for export outside of ordinary hours (Regulation 30(1)). Specifically, the regulation now requires a fee of fourteen shillings and sixpence instead of the previous fee of thirteen shillings (section 1.1). The obligation imposed by this amendment falls on entities or individuals responsible for the export of goods outside of ordinary hours. They are now required to pay a higher fee for the inspection of their goods as stipulated in the updated Regulation 30(1). This fee adjustment is intended to cover the additional costs associated with conducting inspections outside of standard working hours. Failure to comply with the new fee structure could result in administrative consequences. Although the specific consequences are not detailed in the text, generally, non-compliance with payment requirements under the Customs Act could lead to delays in export processing or potential fines. However, the text does not specify any particular penalties for this particular regulation. It is important to note that any administrative or legal consequences would be pursued in accordance with the overarching Acts under which these regulations operate.