Livestock Export (Merino) Orders (Amendment) (No. 2 of 1991)

Overview

The Commonwealth of Australia Export Control (Orders) Regulations, specifically the Livestock Export Orders No. 2 of 1991, were enacted to address the need for updated regulations governing the export of Merino livestock. This legislative instrument was introduced to refine the definition of a "designated export auction" in relation to the 1991 ram selling season, as established by the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders Ltd. The policy objective underlying these amendments was to ensure clarity and consistency in the export process by aligning the regulations with the most recent guidelines published by the association. These Orders were made under the authority of the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy, reflecting the government's commitment to regulating the livestock export industry effectively.

Scope and Application

The Livestock Export (Merino) Orders No. 2 of 1991, made under the Export Control (Orders) Regulations, specifically applies to the export of Merino livestock, particularly rams, within the context of the 1991 ram selling season. The Orders focus on defining and regulating what constitutes a "designated export auction" for Merino livestock, replacing the previous definition with a new one that mandates the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders Ltd to designate export auctions according to the "Guidelines and Conditions for Export Sales" published prior to the Orders' coming into effect. This regulation thus applies directly to entities involved in the export of Merino livestock, specifically to those auctions designated by the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders Ltd. The Orders are framed within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, extending across Australia and affecting the national livestock export industry, specifically targeting Merino sheep breeders and exporters. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within these Orders; however, the application and enforcement may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments made under the authority of the Export Control (Orders) Regulations.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Livestock Export (Merino) Orders (Amendment) involve a redefinition of "designated export auction" under suborder 4.1. The previous definition has been removed and replaced with a new definition (1). This new definition specifies that a "designated export auction" refers to an export auction designated as such by the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders Ltd, as published in the "Guidelines and Conditions for Export Sales" prior to the coming into effect of the Livestock Export Orders No 2 of 1991 for the 1991 ram selling season. This definition is also subject to the guidelines determined and published by the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders Ltd as at 15th October 1991. The Livestock Export Orders impose obligations and requirements on the parties involved in the export of merino livestock, particularly during the designated export auction period. These orders aim to regulate and manage the export process, ensuring it aligns with the guidelines and conditions set by the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders Ltd. The amendment specifically focuses on updating the definition of "designated export auction" to provide clarity and consistency in the export process. Breach of the Livestock Export Orders could lead to civil and criminal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed in the legislative instrument provided. The orders are made under the Export Control (Orders) Regulations, and penalties for breaches would typically be determined by the relevant legislation and enforced by the appropriate authorities. The civil and criminal consequences could range from fines to more severe penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. These orders are an amendment to the existing Livestock Export (Merino) Orders and are designed to refine the regulatory framework for the export of merino livestock. The amendment to the definition of "designated export auction" ensures that the export process is guided by the most current guidelines, providing a transparent and consistent approach for all parties involved. This legislative instrument is part of a series of orders aimed at managing and regulating the export of merino livestock, with the most recent orders being the Livestock Export Orders No 2 of 1991, which came into effect on 6th November 1991.