LIVE-STOCK SLAUGHTER LEVY COLLECTION
ACT 1974
No. 112 of 1974
An Act to amend the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1964-1973.
BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives of Australia, as follows:—
Short title and citation.
1. (1) This Act may be cited as the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1974.
(2) The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1964-1973 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1964-1974.
Commencement.
2. (1) Subject to sub-section (2), this Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(2) Section 4 shall come into operation on the first day of the month next succeeding the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.
Definitions.
3. Section 4 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the definition of “the Secretary” the words “Primary Industry” and substituting the word “Agriculture”.
Deduction of levy from purchase price payable by slaughterers.
4. Section 10 of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-section (3) the words “two hundred pounds” and substituting the words “90 kilograms”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-section the words “two hundred and twenty pounds” and substituting the words “100 kilograms”.
Formal amendments.
5. The Principal Act is amended as set out in the Schedule.
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SCHEDULE Section 5
FORMAL AMEDMENTS
1. The following provisions of the Principal Act are amended by omitting the words “the Commonwealth” (wherever occurring) and substituting the word “Australia”.
Sections 7(1), (2), (4), (5), (6) and (7), 8(1), 9(2) and 16.
2. The Principal Act is further amended as set out in the following table:—
Provision | Amendment |
Section 7(4)(b)............. | Omit “of this section” |
Section 7(5)............... | Omit “of this section” |
Section 7(7)............... | Omit “of this section” |
Section 7(9)............... | Omit “section nine of this Act”, substitute “section 9” |
Section 10(4)(a)............. | Omit “of this section’’(wherever occurring) |
Overview
The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1974 was enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia Parliament to amend the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1964-1973. The 1974 Act was introduced to address gaps and issues in the levy collection process concerning livestock slaughter, specifically by updating the weight standards for levy calculation and ensuring the terminology used within the Act is current and accurate. The policy objective of the 1974 amendments was to refine the levy collection process, ensuring it is both efficient and reflective of contemporary agricultural practices. The Act amends certain definitions and weight standards within the Principal Act, while also making formal amendments to terminology and references throughout the Act to align with national standards and improve clarity.
Scope and Application
The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1974 applies to entities involved in the purchase and slaughter of livestock in Australia. Specifically, the Act imposes a levy on the purchase price of livestock, which is payable by those slaughtering livestock for human consumption. The Act amends the previous Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1964-1973, introducing changes to the definition of certain terms and modifying the levy rates. The amendments are intended to reflect updated weight thresholds for the levy and to ensure consistency in terminology across the Act. Geographically, the Act has a national reach, applying across all states and territories in Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the Act, meaning that all entities within its scope must comply with its provisions. The Act may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which are not detailed in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1974 primarily amends the 1964-1973 version of the Act. Section 1 clarifies the citation of the Act and renames the original Act as the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Collection Act 1964-1974, post-amendment. The Act came into operation on the day of Royal Assent, with a specific commencement date for section 4 outlined in section 2. The Act includes formal amendments to definitions and operational provisions to streamline the levy collection process.
Section 3 redefines "the Secretary" in the Principal Act, changing "Primary Industry" to "Agriculture". This change likely reflects an administrative update to the department responsible for oversight. Section 4 further amends the Principal Act by adjusting the weight thresholds for levy calculations: 90 kilograms replaces 200 pounds, and 100 kilograms replaces 220 pounds. These changes ensure that the levy is based on metric measurements, aligning with modern standards. Section 5 details formal amendments that involve substituting "Australia" for "the Commonwealth" in various sections, ensuring consistency in terminology.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties involved in livestock slaughter. The Secretary, now defined under "Agriculture," has the duty to collect the levy as amended. Slaughterers, in turn, are obligated to remit the levy as calculated under the new weight thresholds. These obligations ensure that the financial burden of the levy is accurately and fairly applied, reflecting contemporary measurement practices.
The Act does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breach within the provided text. However, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with the levy collection and remittance obligations could lead to civil or administrative penalties under the broader legislative framework governing such activities. Maximum penalties, if applicable, would typically be outlined in related legislation or administrative guidelines rather than within the Act itself.