Overview

The Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000 was enacted to provide a framework for the marketing and research of Australia's horticulture industry, ensuring that the industry can compete effectively in both domestic and international markets. The determination of the gross value of production for the horticulture industry for the financial year 2017-18, issued by Joann Wilkie, a delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, is an example of the practical application of this Act. The purpose of such determinations is to provide an accurate and current measure of the industry's economic contribution, which is essential for policy-making and funding allocations aimed at supporting and developing the horticulture sector. The policy objective behind the Act is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Australia's horticulture industry through coordinated marketing and research initiatives.

Scope and Application

The determination of the Gross Value of Production for the horticulture industry under the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000 applies to the entire horticulture industry within Australia. The legislation serves to establish a specific monetary value for the production of horticulture goods during the 2017-18 financial year, which is determined by Joann Wilkie, a delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. This determination is made under the authority granted by subsection 32(2) of the Act and in accordance with subsection 16(7A), and it establishes that the gross value of production for the horticulture industry for that period is $10,258,367,923. The Act's application is broad, encompassing all entities and persons involved in the horticulture industry across Australia, with the specific aim of providing a clear financial benchmark for the sector. The determination does not specify any exclusions or exemptions, and it is a statutory requirement under the Act that such a value be determined annually.

Key Provisions

The legislation establishes the Gross Value of Production (GVP) for the horticulture industry for the 2017-18 period, with this determination made by Joann Wilkie, a delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources under subsection 32(2) of the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000. The gross value of production for the horticulture industry in this period is set at $10,258,367,923 (section 1). This figure represents the total economic output from the production of horticultural products during the specified financial year, providing a quantifiable measure of the industry's size and economic contribution. The Act imposes certain obligations on the parties it governs, ensuring that the determination of the gross value of production is accurate and reflects the actual economic output of the horticulture industry. Joann Wilkie, as the delegate, is responsible for making this determination in accordance with the provisions of the Act (subsection 32(2)). The process requires adherence to the statutory requirements outlined in the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000, ensuring that the GVP figure is derived from reliable data and is subject to appropriate scrutiny and validation. While the legislation itself does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches, the underlying Act (Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000) may contain provisions related to non-compliance with its requirements. Generally, breaches of statutory duties or failure to comply with the Act’s provisions could potentially lead to legal consequences, including fines or other penalties as prescribed by the relevant authorities. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions within the overarching Act that address such matters.