STATUTORY RULES
1971 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE LIVE-STOCK SLAUGHTER LEVY ACT 1964-1968.*
WHEREAS the Australian Meat Board continued in existence by the Meat Industry Act 1964-1969 has made recommendations in the Minister of State for Primary Industry with respect to the respective amounts to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-section (1.) of section 6. paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6a and paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6b of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964-1968:
And whereas before making the recommendations with respect to the respective amounts to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraph (a) of subsection (1.) of section 6, paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6a and paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6b of that Act, the Australian Meat Board had consulted the Australian Woolgrowers’ and Graziers’ Council and the Australian Wool and Meat Producers’ Federation:
And whereas before making the recommendation with respect to the amount to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraph (b) of sub-section (1.) of section 6 of that Act the Australian Meat Board had consulted the Australian Woolgrowers’ and Graziers’ Council, the Australian Wool and Meat Producers’ Federation and the Australian Meat Research Committee constituted under the Meat Research Act 1960-1968:
Now therefore. I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and having taken those recommendations into consideration, hereby make the following Regulations under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964-1968.
Dated this eighteenth day of January, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Sgd. J. D. Anthony
Minister of State for Primary Industry.
Amendments of the Live-stock Slaughter. Levy Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of February, 1971.
2. Regulation 4 of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Prescribed amount per head of cattle slaughtered.
“4.—(1.) For the purpose of paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6 of the Act, the amount per head or cattle slaughtered is Twenty cents.
“(2.) For the purpose of paragraph (b) of sub-section (1.) of section 6 of the Act, the amount per head of cattle slaughtered is Twenty-five cents.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1964, No. 91, as amended by Statutory Rules 1966, Nos. 64 and 111.
26511/70—Price 5c. 10/22.12.1970
Prescribed amount per head of sheep slaughtered.
3. Regulation 5 of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(1.) For the purpose of paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6a of the Act, the amount per head of sheep slaughtered is Two cents.”.
Prescribed amount per head of lambs slaughtered.
4. Regulation 6 of the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(1.) For the purpose of paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) of section 6b of the Act, the amount per head of lambs slaughtered is Two cents.”.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. REGULATIONS UNDER THE LIVE-STOCK SLAUGHTER LEVY ACT 1964-1968 were enacted to provide for the amendment of the rates prescribed under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964-1968. These regulations were introduced to address the need for updated levies on livestock slaughter, reflecting contemporary economic and industry conditions. They were made under the authority of the Australian Meat Board, following consultations with relevant industry bodies such as the Australian Woolgrowers’ and Graziers’ Council and the Australian Wool and Meat Producers’ Federation. The objective of these regulations was to ensure that the levies remained fair and reflective of the industry's current needs, thus supporting the broader policy aim of maintaining a viable and sustainable meat and wool industry in Australia.
Scope and Application
The Live-stock Slaughter Levy Regulations 1971, established under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964-1968, apply to entities and individuals involved in the slaughter of cattle, sheep, and lambs within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations primarily concern the levy amounts prescribed per head of livestock slaughtered, which are intended to fund research and promotional activities in the meat and wool industries. The prescribed amounts are set at twenty cents per head for cattle, two cents per head for sheep, and two cents per head for lambs. These regulations came into effect on 1 February 1971 and supersede previous regulations through the repeal and amendment of specific sections. The scope of the Act is limited to the imposition of these levies on livestock slaughter within Australia, with no stated exclusions or exemptions in the provided text. The application of these regulations is further extended and detailed through subordinate instruments, ensuring compliance and enforcement across the meat and wool industries.
Key Provisions
These Regulations, made under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964-1968, specify the amounts to be prescribed for the levy on livestock slaughtered, effective from 1 February 1971. They replace and amend previous regulations, aligning the prescribed amounts with the recommendations of the Australian Meat Board, following consultations with relevant industry bodies. Specifically, Regulation 4 now sets the levy at 20 cents per head for cattle (subsection 6(1)(a)), and 25 cents per head for cattle (subsection 6(1)(b)). Regulation 5, amended to address sheep, sets the levy at 2 cents per head (subsection 6a(1)(a)). Similarly, Regulation 6, amended to address lambs, also sets the levy at 2 cents per head (subsection 6b(1)(a)).
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on entities involved in the livestock slaughter industry in Australia. For instance, entities responsible for the slaughter of cattle must ensure that they account for and pay the prescribed levy amounts as specified in the Regulations. For cattle, this means a levy of 20 cents per head for the purposes outlined in section 6(1)(a) of the Act and 25 cents per head for the purposes outlined in section 6(1)(b). For sheep and lambs, the levy is set at 2 cents per head, applicable as per sections 6a(1)(a) and 6b(1)(a) of the Act respectively. These obligations must be fulfilled to comply with the Act and the newly established Regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations may result in legal consequences. While the exact nature of penalties is not detailed in the provided text, non-compliance with financial obligations and statutory requirements under the Live-stock Slaughter Levy Act 1964-1968 generally could potentially lead to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities. Penalties could include fines or other sanctions as prescribed under the Act. The precise penalties and enforcement mechanisms would be further defined within the primary Act or in other related legislative instruments.