Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1984

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Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1984

No. 60 of 1984

 

 

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

[Assented to 25 June 1984]

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, and the Senate and the 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 1984.

(2) The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 19641 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

Commencement

2. (1) The provisions of this Act, other than sub-section 4 (2), shall come into operation on the day fixed by Proclamation for the purpose of sub-section 2 (2) of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation Amendment Act 1984.

(2) Sub-section 4 (2) shall come into operation on a day to be fixed by Proclamation, being a day after the day referred to in sub-section (1).

Interpretation

3. Section 4 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (1) the definitions of “Meat Exporter and Abattoir Consultative Group” and “Producer Consultative Group”.


Regulations

4. (1) Section 8 of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting sub-section (2) and substituting the following sub-sections:—

“(2) The power of the Governor-General to make regulations prescribing an amount for the purposes of a paragraph referred to in sub-section (3) shall be exercised only on advice of the Executive Council, being advice that has taken into consideration any recommendations with respect to the amount furnished to the Minister by the Corporation.

“(2a) The power of the Governor-General to make regulations prescribing an amount for the purposes of a paragraph referred to in sub-section (4) shall be exercised only on advice of the Executive Council, being advice that has taken into consideration any recommendations with respect to the amount furnished to the Minister by the Australian Meat Research Committee.”;

(b) by omitting from sub-section (3) “the Producer Consultative Group, the Meat Exporter and Abattoir Consultative Group” and substituting “the Cattle Council of Australia, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia, the Australian Meat Exporters’ Federal Council, the Australian Meatworks’ Federal Council, the Council of Australian Public Abattoir Authorities, the Meat and Allied Trades Federation of Australia”; and

(c) by omitting from sub-section (4) “the Corporation shall consult the Producer Consultative Group, the Meat Exporter and Abattoir Consultative Group, the Australian Meat Research Committee” and substituting “the Australian Meat Research Committee shall consult the Cattle Council of Australia, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia, the Australian Meat Exporters’ Federal Council, the Australian Meatworks’ Federal Council, the Council of Australian Public Abattoir Authorities, the Meat and Allied Trades Federation of Australia”.

(2) Section 8 of the Principal Act is further amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-section (2) “any” and substituting “the”; and

(b) by omitting sub-section (3) and substituting the following sub-sections:

“(3) The Corporation shall not make a recommendation to the Minister in relation to regulations to be made for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (a), 6a (1) (a), 6b (1) (a), 6c (1) (a). 6d (1) (a), 6e (1) (a) or 6f (1) (a)—

(a) if a motion that the terms of the recommendation be endorsed has not been put before the annual general meeting of the industry convened under section 30b of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation Act 1977 that most immediately precedes the making of that recommendation: or


(b) in a case where such a motion is so put—if, by virtue of the application of sub-section 30g (5) of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation Act 1977, the motion is defeated.

“(3a) The Corporation shall, at the time of making a recommendation of the kind referred to in sub-section (3) to the Minister, give the Minister particulars in writing of the voting in respect of the motion that the terms of the recommendation be endorsed.”.

 

 

NOTE

1. No. 8, 1964, as amended. For previous amendments, see No. 76, 1965; No. 93, 1966; No. 140, 1968; No. 87, 1971; No. 216, 1973; No. 111, 1974; No. 42, 1976; No. 70, 1977; No. 179, 1978; No. 73, 1979; and No. 82, 1982.

Overview

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1984, enacted by the Queen, and the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, was designed to amend the existing Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964. The purpose of this amendment was to refine the regulatory framework concerning the levy on livestock slaughter, ensuring that it aligns with the evolving needs of the livestock and meat industries. The Act removes certain consultative groups' definitions and modifies the consultation process for regulatory recommendations, emphasising the importance of industry consensus in the decision-making process regarding livestock slaughter levies. This legislative action aimed to enhance the efficiency and relevance of the livestock slaughter levy system by involving key industry stakeholders more directly in the regulatory process.

Scope and Application

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1984 is an Australian federal statute that amends the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964. This Act applies to the levy on the slaughter of live-stock, specifically focusing on the administrative and consultative processes involving various industry councils. The Act is primarily concerned with the amendment of existing regulatory frameworks to ensure that the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation (AMLC) and relevant industry councils are properly consulted in the regulatory process. It applies to entities involved in the meat industry, including abattoirs, meat exporters, and various industry councils. The geographic scope of the Act is national, as it pertains to federal legislation. The Act does not specify exclusions or thresholds, but it does modify existing provisions to streamline the regulatory recommendations process by the AMLC and the Australian Meat Research Committee. Additionally, the Act extends its application through subordinate instruments, particularly regulations that prescribe the amount of the levy, subject to the advice of the Executive Council and recommendations from the AMLC and the Australian Meat Research Committee.

Key Provisions

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1984 amends the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964 (Principal Act). Section 4 of the Principal Act has been amended to remove the definitions of “Meat Exporter and Abattoir Consultative Group” and “Producer Consultative Group”. Section 8 of the Principal Act has been amended to change the process by which the Governor-General makes regulations for levy amounts. This now requires advice from the Executive Council, which must consider recommendations from the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation or the Australian Meat Research Committee, as applicable. Additionally, the groups to be consulted by these bodies have been updated to include the Cattle Council of Australia, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia, the Australian Meat Exporters’ Federal Council, the Australian Meatworks’ Federal Council, the Council of Australian Public Abattoir Authorities, and the Meat and Allied Trades Federation of Australia. The Act further stipulates that the Corporation cannot make a recommendation to the Minister regarding certain regulations without first convening an annual general meeting of the industry and obtaining the requisite approval. The obligations imposed by this Act primarily revolve around the consultation process for making recommendations and regulations concerning livestock slaughter levies. The Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation must consult with specified industry bodies before recommending any regulation changes to the Minister. This requirement ensures that industry stakeholders have a say in the regulatory process, promoting transparency and inclusivity. The Australian Meat Research Committee is also mandated to consult with the same industry bodies when considering recommendations for levy amounts. This amendment to the Principal Act places a greater emphasis on industry consultation and the importance of stakeholder input in the regulatory process. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences outlined within the text of this Act for breaches of its provisions. However, non-compliance with the legislative requirements could potentially lead to legal challenges or disputes regarding the validity of any recommended or enacted regulations. It is important for the Corporation and the Australian Meat Research Committee to adhere to the consultation process outlined in the Act to avoid any potential legal repercussions. The consequences of failing to follow the mandated procedures could include the invalidation of certain regulations or the need for further legislative action to rectify the situation.

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