Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations (Amendment)

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1978 No. 143

REGULATIONS UNDER THE LIVE-STOCK SLAUGHTER LEVY ACT 1964*

WHEREAS the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation established by the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation Act 1977 has made recommendations to the Minister of State for Primary Industry with respect to the respective amounts to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraphs 6 (1) (c), 6a (1) (c), 6b (1) (c) and 6d (1) (a), (b) and (c) of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964:

AND WHEREAS before making the recommendations in relation to amounts to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6d (1) (a) of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964 the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation consulted the Live-stock Producers Consultative Group and the Meat and Live-stock Exporters and Abattoir Operators Consultative Group established by the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation Act 1977:

AND WHEREAS no other organization has been prescribed for the purposes of sub-section 8 (3) of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964:

AND WHEREAS before making the recommendations in relation to amounts to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraphs 6 (1) (c), 6a (1) (c), 6b (1) (c) and 6d (l) (b) and (c) of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964 the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation consulted the Live-stock Producers Consultative Group and the Meat and Live-stock Exporters and Abattoir Operators Consultative Group, and the Australian Meat Research Committee constituted under the Meat Research Act 1960:

AND WHEREAS no other organization has been prescribed for the purposes of sub-section 8 (4) of the Livestock Slaughter Levy Act 1964:

NOW THEREFORE I, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and after taking into consideration those recommendations made to the Minister by the Australian Meat and Live-stock Corporation, hereby make the following Regulations under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964.

Dated this twenty-first day of July 1978.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

IAN SINCLAIR

Minister of State for Primary Industry

 

 

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 July 1978.


AMENDMENTS OF THE LIVE-STOCK SLAUGHTER LEVY REGULATIONS*

Amount per head of cattle slaughtered

1. Regulation 4 of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulations:

“ (3) For the purpose of paragraph 6 (1) (c) of the Act, the amount per head of cattle slaughtered is 1 cent.

“ (4) For the purpose of paragraph 6 (1) (d) of the Act, the amount per head of cattle slaughtered is $1.”.

Amount per head of sheep slaughtered

2. Regulation 5 of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:

“ (3) For the purpose of paragraph 6a (1) (c) of the Act, the amount per head of sheep slaughtered is 0.1 cent.”.

Amount per head of lambs slaughtered

3. Regulation 6 of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1) “ of the Act ” after “ paragraph 6b (1) (a) ”; and

(b) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:

“ (3) For the purpose of paragraph 6b (1) (c) of the Act, the amount per head of lambs slaughtered is 0.1 cent.”.

4. The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations are amended by adding at the end thereof the following regulation:

Amount per head of goats slaughtered

“ 7. (1) For the purpose of paragraph 6d (1) (a) of the Act, the amount per head of goats slaughtered is 3 cents.

“ (2) For the purpose of paragraph 5d (1) (b) of the Act, the amount per head of goats slaughtered is 1.75 cents.

“ (3) For the purpose of paragraph 6d (1) (c) of the Act, the amount per head of goats slaughtered is 0.1 cent.”.

 

* Statutory Rules 1964, No. 91 as amended by Statutory Rules 1956, Nos. 64 and 111; 1971, No. 11; and 1975, No. 7.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1978 No. 143, made under the Livestock Slaughter Levy Act 1964, was enacted to establish specific levy rates for different types of livestock slaughtered, following recommendations from the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation. This legislation aims to provide a structured framework for the collection of levies to fund the operations of the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, ensuring that the financial needs of the organisation are met through a consistent and fair contribution from those involved in the livestock slaughter industry. The enactment of these regulations by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and in accordance with recommendations from relevant consultative groups, underscores the importance of stakeholder consultation in shaping regulatory frameworks to meet industry needs.

Scope and Application

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations 1978 under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964 apply to the levy imposed on the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs, and goats within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations establish specific rates for the levy per head for each type of livestock slaughtered. They apply to all persons and entities involved in the slaughter of livestock for commercial purposes, ensuring that the prescribed levy amounts are adhered to across the meat and livestock industries. The regulations extend nationally, covering all jurisdictions within Australia. While the primary application is to commercial entities, the regulations do not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions, thus potentially encompassing all livestock slaughter activities unless otherwise specified in the Act or other subsidiary legislation. The regulations can be further modified or extended through additional legislative instruments, providing flexibility to adjust the levy rates in response to changing market conditions or policy objectives.

Key Provisions

The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations 1978 set out specific amounts for the levy to be collected on different types of livestock slaughtered in Australia. Under regulation 4, the levy for cattle is set at 1 cent per head (sub-regulation (3)) and $1 per head (sub-regulation (4)). For sheep, the levy is set at 0.1 cent per head, as per regulation 5(3) for sheep slaughtered. Similarly, lambs have a levy of 0.1 cent per head as per regulation 6(3). Regulation 7 introduces a new levy for goats, with the levy being 3 cents per head under sub-regulation (1), 1.75 cents per head under sub-regulation (2), and 0.1 cent per head under sub-regulation (3). These levies are prescribed to support the functions of the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation as recommended by relevant consultative groups. Entities subject to these regulations, including livestock producers, abattoir operators, and meat exporters, must comply with the specified levies. They are required to remit the appropriate levy amounts to the designated authority, which typically involves reporting the number of animals slaughtered and the corresponding financial obligation. This ensures that the funds collected are used as intended to support industry-related activities, such as research and development, market access, and promotional activities. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in legal consequences. Specifically, non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities. While the exact penalties are not detailed within these regulations, they generally include fines and potential legal proceedings. The seriousness of the breach and any history of non-compliance can influence the severity of the penalties imposed, which could range from monetary fines to more stringent legal measures in extreme cases.

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