International Sugar Agreement
No. 9 of 1969
An Act to approve the Ratification by Australia of the International Sugar Agreement.
[Assented to 21 April 1969]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title.
1. This Act may be cited as the International Sugar Agreement Act 1969.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Definition.
3. In this Act, “the International Sugar Agreement” means the agreement adopted by the United Nations Sugar Conference 1968 and known as the International Sugar Agreement.
Approval of ratification of Agreement.
4. Approval is given to the ratification by Australia of the International Sugar Agreement in accordance with Article 60 of that Agreement.
Overview
The International Sugar Agreement Act 1969 was enacted to facilitate the ratification by Australia of the International Sugar Agreement, which was adopted by the United Nations Sugar Conference in 1968. This Act, assented to on 21 April 1969, is a legislative endorsement of Australia's commitment to the International Sugar Agreement, aiming to foster international cooperation in the sugar industry and to ensure stable and equitable market conditions. It was enacted by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, with the explicit policy objective of aligning Australia with global sugar trade practices as outlined in the International Sugar Agreement.
Scope and Application
The International Sugar Agreement Act 1969 is an Act of the Commonwealth of Australia that provides for the ratification of the International Sugar Agreement by Australia. The Act applies to the government of Australia and its agencies, as it grants approval for the ratification of the International Sugar Agreement. The geographic reach of the Act is international, as it pertains to an agreement adopted by the United Nations Sugar Conference 1968. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in the Act. The Act does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments. The Act is applicable to all conduct and transactions related to the ratification of the International Sugar Agreement by Australia.
Key Provisions
The International Sugar Agreement Act 1969 (sections 1-4) serves to formalise Australia's ratification of the International Sugar Agreement, which was adopted by the United Nations Sugar Conference in 1968. Section 1 establishes the Act's citation, while Section 2 specifies that the Act commences on the day it receives Royal Assent. Section 3 defines key terms, specifically identifying the "International Sugar Agreement" as the document adopted by the aforementioned conference. Section 4 formally grants approval for Australia's ratification of this agreement as outlined in Article 60.
Under this Act, the primary obligation is the formal approval of Australia's ratification of the International Sugar Agreement (section 4). This approval aligns Australia with the international commitments and frameworks established by the Agreement. The Act does not impose specific operational obligations on parties or entities beyond this formal ratification.
Regarding consequences for breach, the Act itself does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or other civil or criminal consequences for non-compliance. However, the implications of not adhering to the ratified Agreement could be significant, potentially affecting trade relations and international commitments. The potential repercussions would be governed by the terms of the International Sugar Agreement and any relevant domestic or international laws.