Heavy Vehicle National Law - Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle (Grain Harvest Management Scheme) Mass Exemption Notice 2016 Amendment Notice 2017 (No. 1)

Overview

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle (Grain Harvest Management Scheme) Mass Exemption Notice 2016 Amendment Notice 2017 (No. 1) was enacted to address the need for updating corporate details within the specified legal framework. This amendment notice was introduced to ensure compliance with the changes in the corporate identity of Agforce, reflecting its transformation into AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd, effective from 1 July 2017. The notice was authorised under Section 23 of Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and was enacted by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Peter Caprioli, the Executive Director. The policy objective was to streamline the legislative references to the updated corporate name, thereby maintaining consistency and clarity in the legal documentation concerning the Heavy Vehicle National Law. This amendment took effect from the date of its issuance, 20 June 2017, and it remains in operation until the primary notice expires or ceases to be effective.

Scope and Application

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle (Grain Harvest Management Scheme) Mass Exemption Notice 2016 Amendment Notice 2017 (No. 1) pertains specifically to the nomenclature of Agforce, reflecting the changes in the corporate details of the organisation effective from 1 July 2017. This amendment is made under Section 23 of Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The notice commenced on 1 July 2017 and will remain in effect until the primary notice expires or ceases to operate. The primary notice is amended to correct the definition of "Agforce" from its former designation as AGForce Queensland Industrial Union of Employers, as registered under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (Qld), to its current designation as AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd. This change ensures the continued relevance and accuracy of the legislative reference in the context of the Grain Harvest Management Scheme.

Key Provisions

This Amendment Notice (C2017G00709) modifies the Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle (Grain Harvest Management Scheme) Mass Exemption Notice 2016 to reflect the name change of Agforce to AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd, effective from 1 July 2017. This change is made to ensure that the Notice accurately reflects the current legal entity responsible for the grain harvest management scheme. Specifically, Section 6 of the primary Notice, which previously defined Agforce as AGForce Queensland Industrial Union of Employers, is amended to reflect the new entity name (Section 6(1)). This amendment is a direct response to the corporate restructuring of Agforce, which now operates under the name AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd. The Act imposes specific obligations on parties governed by the Notice. The primary obligation is to ensure that all references to Agforce within the Notice are updated to reflect the new entity name, AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd. This includes updating any documentation, communications, or records that reference Agforce to ensure consistency and accuracy. Failure to comply with these obligations could potentially undermine the effectiveness of the grain harvest management scheme and the regulatory oversight it provides. The Notice does not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, given that the Notice is made under Section 23 of Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, it can be inferred that non-compliance could result in legal consequences. The specific penalties for non-compliance would likely be determined by the Heavy Vehicle National Law and any related regulations or guidelines. It is crucial for parties subject to the Notice to ensure that they adhere to the updated entity name to avoid any potential legal ramifications.