Honey Industry Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES

1972 No.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE HONEY INDUSTRY ACT 1962-1972.*

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 Honey Industry Act 1962-1972.

Dated this twenty-first day of September, 1972.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Primary Industry.

HONEY INDUSTRY REGULATIONS

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Honey Industry Regulations.

Repeal.

2. The Honey Industry Regulations (comprising Statutory Rules 1963, No. 111 and Statutory Rules 1967, No. 72) are repealed.

Definitions.

3. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“Australia” includes the Territories of the Commonwealth;

“member” includes the deputy of an industry member appointed under section 10 of the Act;

“the Act” means the Honey Industry Act 1962-1972.

Remuneration.

4.—(1.) For the purposes of sub-section (3.) of section 14 of the Act, there is payable to a member representing honey packers for each day on which he attends a meeting of the Board or the Committee or a meeting of the Board and a meeting of the Committee—

(a) if the duration of the meeting or meetings is less than three hours—a fee of Twenty dollars; or

(b) in any other case—a fee of Thirty-five dollars.

(2.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, for the purposes of subsection (3.) of section 14 of the Act. there is payable to a member representing honey packers for each day on which he is engaged, with the approval of the Board, on business of the Board—

(a) if the duration of the period or periods during which he is so engaged on that day is less than three hours—a fee of Twenty dollars; or

(b) in any other case—a fee of Thirty-five dollars.

(3.) Where a member representing honey packers—

(a) attends, on a day, a meeting, of the Board or the Committee or a meeting of the Board and a meeting of the Committee; and

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(b) is also, on the same day, engaged, with the approval of the Board, for a period on other business of the Board,

a fee is not payable to him in accordance with the last preceding sub-regulation in respect of the period referred to in paragraph (b) of this sub-regulation but the fee payable to him in respect of that day in accordance with sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation is the fee that would be payable to him in respect of that day, if on that day, he had, in addition to attending the meeting or meetings referred to in paragraph (a) of this sub-regulation, also attended a meeting of the Board during the period referred to in paragraph (b) of this sub-regulation.

Allowance payable to the Chairman or member representing honey producers when travelling overseas.

5. Where the Chairman or a member representing honey producers is engaged outside Australia, with the approval of the Board, on business of the Board, an allowance is payable to him, for the purpose of recompensing him for the additional expenses that may be incurred in the carrying on of his own business, and for any diminution of income from his own business that may occur, by reason of his being so engaged, at the rate of—

(a) in the case of the Chairman—Forty dollars per day; or

(b) in the case of a member representing honey producers—Thirty-five dollars per day.

Travelling allowance—Australia.

6.—(1.) Subject to regulation 7 of these Regulations, where a member or a deputy of a member is necessarily absent overnight from his place of residence—

(a) in order to attend a meeting of the Board or of the Committee; or

(b) in order to perform any business of the Board on which he is engaged with the approval of the Board,

travelling allowance in respect of the period of absence is payable to him at the rate of Twenty-five dollars per day.

(2.) Where a person who is invited by the Board or the Committee to attend a meeting of the Board or the Committee, as the case may be, and is not a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth or of a State, an officer of the Public Service of the Commonwealth or an officer of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is necessarily absent overnight from his place of residence in order to attend that meeting, travelling allowance in respect of the period of absence is payable to him at the rate of Twenty-five dollars per day.

(3.) Travelling allowance payable under this regulation is in addition to, and does not include, the cost of conveyance.

Travelling allowance—overseas.

7.—(1.) Where a member is engaged outside Australia, with the approval of the Board, on business of the Board, he is entitled to be paid such allowances as he would be entitled to be paid if he were an officer of the Public Service of the Commonwealth and were included in the Second Division.

(2.) A member who is entitled to be paid travelling allowance in respect of a period under this regulation is not entitled to be paid travelling allowance in respect of that period under regulation 6 of these Regulations.

Signing of Cheques of Board.

8. Cheques drawn on an account referred to in section 24 of the Act shall be signed by any two of the following persons:—

(a) the Chairman of the Board;

(b) a member of the Board other than the Chairman of the Board;

(d) an officer of the Board authorized by the Board to sign cheques drawn on such an account.

Application.

9.—(1.) Fees are payable in accordance with regulation 4 of these Regulations in respect of—

(a) the attendance by a member representing honey packers at a meeting of the Board or a Committee on the seventeenth day of April, 1972, or any subsequent day; and

(b) a period during which a member representing honey packers was engaged, with the approval of the Board, on business of the Board, being a period on the seventeenth day of April, 1972, or any subsequent day.

(2.) Allowances are payable in accordance with regulations 5, 6 and 7 of these Regulations in respect of travel by a member, a deputy of a member or a person invited by the Board or the Committee to attend a meeting of the Board or the Committee on or after the seventeenth day of April, 1972.

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Overview

The Honey Industry Regulations 1972 were enacted under the authority of the Governor-General in Council, pursuant to the Honey Industry Act 1962-1972, to establish specific regulations governing the remuneration and allowances for members and officials of the Honey Industry Board and its committees. These regulations replaced previous versions from 1963 and 1967, updating the framework to ensure it remained relevant and effective. They outline detailed provisions for fees and allowances for members' attendance at meetings and engagement in board business, both domestically and internationally. The intent is to compensate members for their time and expenses incurred while representing the interests of honey packers and honey producers. The regulations were issued to provide a clear and structured approach to financial support within the industry, ensuring that board members and representatives can carry out their duties without financial hardship.

Scope and Application

The Honey Industry Regulations, made under the Honey Industry Act 1962-1972, apply to members of the Board, including their deputies, who are involved in the management and administration of the honey industry in Australia. These regulations cover both the Commonwealth and the Territories of Australia, ensuring a consistent approach across different jurisdictions within the nation. The regulations outline specific remuneration and allowances for members engaged in various activities, such as attending meetings or conducting business both domestically and internationally. Notably, the regulations include provisions for fees payable to members representing honey packers for their attendance at meetings and for their engagement on business, as well as allowances for travel, whether within Australia or overseas. Furthermore, the regulations stipulate the signing requirements for cheques drawn on accounts referred to in the Act, ensuring proper authorisation and accountability. The scope of these regulations is broad, encompassing all members of the Board and their deputies, and applies to activities occurring from the seventeenth day of April, 1972, and beyond, as specified.

Key Provisions

The Honey Industry Regulations (No. 168 of 1972) establish various provisions to govern the operations and financial aspects of the Honey Industry Act 1962-1972. The primary sections of these Regulations outline specific fees and allowances for members representing different stakeholders within the honey industry. For instance, Regulation 4 provides that members representing honey packers are entitled to a fee of Twenty dollars for each day they attend a meeting of the Board or Committee if the meeting lasts less than three hours, or Thirty-five dollars if the meeting lasts longer. Furthermore, if these members are engaged in other business of the Board with the Board's approval, similar fee structures apply, contingent upon the duration of their engagement (Regulation 4(2)). Additionally, Regulation 5 specifies that the Chairman or a member representing honey producers are entitled to allowances for additional expenses incurred while engaged in business outside Australia, with rates set at Forty dollars per day for the Chairman and Thirty-five dollars per day for other members (Regulation 5(a) and (b)). These Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. Members representing honey packers must ensure that any fees claimed are in accordance with the stipulated rates based on the duration of meetings attended or business conducted (Regulation 4). Similarly, members representing honey producers and the Chairman must provide evidence of their travel and business engagements to be eligible for allowances (Regulation 5). The Board is responsible for approving the engagement of members in business activities and ensuring compliance with the prescribed fee and allowance structures (Regulations 4 and 5). Moreover, Regulation 6 requires that travelling allowances be provided for members and their deputies who are necessarily absent overnight for Board or Committee business, with the same rate applying to non-government officials invited to attend meetings. Violation of the provisions outlined in these Regulations can lead to significant consequences. While the Regulations do not explicitly state offences or penalties, failure to adhere to the specified fee and allowance structures, or the improper claiming of allowances, could potentially result in financial discrepancies or mismanagement of funds. Furthermore, non-compliance with the stipulated signing requirements for cheques drawn on Board accounts (Regulation 8) could lead to administrative penalties or legal action under the broader framework of the Honey Industry Act 1962-1972. Although the exact penalties are not detailed within these Regulations, they would likely align with the penalties prescribed in the principal Act or relevant financial regulations governing public bodies.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Offence Provisions; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations

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