Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1979

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Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1979

No. 73 of 1979

An Act to amend the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964.

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, and the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:

Short title, &c.

1. (1) This Act may be cited as the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1979.

(2) The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

Commencement

2. This Act shall come into operation on 1 July 1979.

Interpretation

3. Section 4 of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-section (1) the definition of “cattle” and substituting the following definitions:

“‘bobby calf’ means a bovine animal the dressed weight of the carcase of which does not exceed 40 kilograms;

‘bovine animal’ does not include a buffalo;

‘calf’ means a bovine animal the dressed weight of the carcase of which exceeds 40 kilograms but does not exceed 90 kilograms;

‘cattle’ means bovine animals (other than calves and bobby calves);”; and

(b) by inserting “calves, bobby calves,” after “cattle,” in the definition of “live-stock” in sub-section (1).

Imposition of levy

4. Section 5 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-section (2) and substituting the following paragraph:

“(a) on the slaughter of live-stock the carcases of which are, in pursuance of a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory, condemned or rejected by an inspector as being unfit for human consumption; or”.

Rate of levy on slaughter of cattle

5. Section 6 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from paragraph (d) of sub-section (1) “$1.00” and substituting “$3.00”.

Rate of levy on slaughter of buffaloes

6. Section 6c of the Principal Act is amended by omitting “$1.00” from paragraph (d) of sub-section (1) and substituting “$3.00”.

7. After section 6d of the Principal Act the following sections are inserted:

Rate of levy on slaughter of calves

“6e. (1) The rate of levy on the slaughter of live-stock being calves shall consist of the sum of the amounts per head of calves slaughtered that are referred to in the following paragraphs:

(a) such amount per head of calves slaughtered as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph;

(b) such amount per head of calves slaughtered as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph;

(c) such amount per head of calves slaughtered, not exceeding 1.4 cents per head of calves slaughtered, as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph; and

(d) such amount per head of calves slaughtered, not exceeding $1.00 per head of calves slaughtered, as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph.


“(2) The amount that is prescribed from time to time for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) shall not exceed 17.5 cents, and the total of the amounts that are prescribed from time to time for the purposes of paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (c) shall not exceed 52.5 cents.

Rate of levy on slaughter of bobby calves

“6f. (1) The rate of levy on the slaughter of live-stock being bobby calves shall consist of the sum of the amounts per head of bobby calves slaughtered that are referred to in the following paragraphs:

(a) such amount per head of bobby calves slaughtered as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph;

(b) such amount per head of bobby calves slaughtered as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph;

(c) such amount per head of bobby calves slaughtered, not exceeding 0.4 cent per head of bobby calves slaughtered, as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph; and

(d) such amount per head of bobby calves slaughtered, not exceeding 30 cents per head of bobby calves slaughtered, as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph.

“(2) The amount that is prescribed from time to time for the purposes of paragraph (1) (b) shall not exceed 5 cents, and the total of the amounts that are prescribed from time to time for the purposes of paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (c) shall not exceed 15 cents.”.

Regulations

8. Section 8 of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-section (3) “or 6d(1)(a)” and substituting”, 6d(1)(a), 6e(1)(a) or 6f(1)(a)”; and

(b) by omitting from sub-section (4) “or 6d(1)(c)” and substituting “, 6d(1)(c), 6e(1)(b), 6e(1)(c), 6f(1)(b) or 6f(1)(c)”.

Overview

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1979, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, serves to amend the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964. This legislative amendment addresses the need to refine definitions and update the rates of the levy imposed on the slaughter of various livestock categories. The Act introduces new definitions for terms such as "bobby calf," "calf," and "cattle," and adjusts the levy rates to better reflect the current economic and regulatory environment. By enacting this amendment, the legislature aimed to ensure that the levy structure remains fair and relevant, particularly in relation to the economic burden placed on livestock owners and the need to maintain public health standards in the meat industry. The Act came into effect on 1 July 1979, ensuring that the amendments are swiftly implemented to address any identified gaps or issues in the existing legislative framework.

Scope and Application

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1979 is an amendment to the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964, and it applies to the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act primarily affects entities involved in the slaughter of livestock, particularly cattle, calves, and bobby calves, by imposing a levy on the slaughter of these animals. The definitions of "calf," "bobby calf," and "cattle" are clarified to distinguish between different types of bovine animals, ensuring precise application of the levy. The Act imposes a levy on the slaughter of livestock whose carcases are condemned or rejected as unfit for human consumption, and it specifies the rates for different types of livestock. The levy rates for cattle and buffaloes have been increased, and new rates are set for calves and bobby calves. The Act also allows for the imposition of additional levies through regulations, as specified in the Principal Act.

Key Provisions

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1979 introduces several key amendments to the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964 (Principal Act). Section 3 of the Act amends the definitions of "bovine animal", "bobby calf", "calf", and "cattle" to refine the classification of livestock (section 3(a)). The term "live-stock" in section 3(b) is also updated to include calves and bobby calves. Section 4 of the Principal Act is amended to adjust the scope of the levy to apply to the slaughter of livestock whose carcases are condemned or rejected as unfit for human consumption under Commonwealth or state/territory law (section 4). The rate of levy on the slaughter of cattle is increased from $1.00 to $3.00 per head (section 5). Similarly, the levy on buffaloes is also increased from $1.00 to $3.00 per head (section 6). New sections 6e and 6f are introduced to specify the rates of levy for calves and bobby calves respectively, with prescribed amounts not exceeding certain limits (sections 6e and 6f). The obligations imposed by the Act on relevant parties include ensuring that the new definitions and rates of levy are adhered to when conducting livestock slaughter operations. Operators must accurately classify the livestock according to the updated definitions and apply the specified levy rates. The Act also mandates that any prescribed amounts under sections 6e and 6f comply with the stipulated maximum limits. The Act further amends section 8 of the Principal Act to reflect the new levy rates and prescribed amounts, ensuring that regulatory provisions align with the updated legislative framework (section 8). Failure to comply with the requirements of the Act can lead to legal consequences. While the Act does not explicitly state offences or penalties, breaches of the amended levy provisions could potentially be enforced through the existing mechanisms of the Principal Act, which might include fines or other civil remedies. The absence of explicit penalties in the Act suggests that any enforcement actions would rely on the provisions of the Principal Act or related regulations, which could include financial penalties or other legal actions for non-compliance.

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Rate of levy on slaughter of cattle
Rate of levy on slaughter of calves
Rate of levy on slaughter of bobby calves

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