Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations

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1973 No. 236

REGULATIONS UNDER THE MEAT EXPORT CHARGE COLLECTION ACT 1973.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Meat Charge Collection Act 1973.

Dated this twenty-seventh day of November, 1973.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

J. L. CAVANAGH

Minister of State for Aboriginal Affairs

for and on behalf of the

Minister of State for Primary Industry.

MEAT EXPORT CHARGE COLLECTION REGULATIONS

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations.

Definitions.

2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“authorised agent” means a person authorised by an exporter to be his agent under regulation 5;

“certificate as to condition” in relation to meat, means—

(a) a certificate in whichever of the forms referred to in regulation 38 of the Exports (Meat) Regulations is applicable in relation to the meat; or

(b) a certificate by an officer of the Department of Primary Industry certifying, as required by the country to which the meat is being exported, that the meat is suitable for human consumption;

“the Act” means the Meat Export Charge Collection Act 1973;

“vessel” includes aircraft.

Manner of payment of charge, &c.

3. The payment of the charge or other amounts payable under the Act with respect to meat exported from Australia shall be made—

(a) in the case of meat for which a certificate as to condition was issued—to the office of the Department of Primary Industry in the State in which the certificate was issued; or

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 27 November 1973.

(b) in the case of meat for which a certificate as to condition was not issued—

(i) for meat exported from the Northern Territory—to the office of the Department of Primary Industry in South Australia;

(ii) for meat exported from the Australian Capital Territory—to the office of the Department of Primary Industry in New South Wales; and

(iii) in any other case—to the office of the Department of Primary Industry in the capital city of the State from which the meat is exported.

Returns.

4. (1) An exporter who has in any month exported meat shall, at the time at which he makes payment of the charge imposed in respect of meat exported in that month, furnish to the person to whom payment of the charge is made a return containing the particulars set out in sub-regulation (2) or where in any month, no meat is exported by him, he shall furnish to the person to whom payment would have been made if he had exported meat in that month, a statement to that effect.

(2) The particulars referred to in sub-regulation (1) are the following particulars:—

(a) the full name and address of the exporter;

(b) the name of the vessel on which the meat was exported;

(d) the port of destination of the meat;

(e) particulars of the kind and method of preparation of the meat;

(f) the quantity of each kind of meat exported;

(g) the date on which the vessel into which the meat was loaded left the port at which the meat was loaded;

(h) if a certificate as to condition was, or certificates as to condition were, issued in respect of any of the meat, the serial number or numbers of the certificate or certificates;

(j) the amount of charge payable in respect of each kind of meat.

(3) A return furnished by an exporter in accordance with sub-regulation (1) shall contain a declaration by the exporter or by his authorized agent that the particulars referred to in paragraphs (2) (a) to (j) (inclusive) furnished in a return are true and correct in every particular and shall be signed—

(a) by the exporter;

(b) where there are more than one exporter in relation to particular exports of meat—by one of those exporters;

(d) where the exporter is a company—by a director or the secretary of the company or by the authorized agent of the company.

Authorized agents.

5. (1) An exporter may appoint a person to be his authorized agent for the purpose of furnishing, on behalf of the exporter, the return referred to in regulation 4 and for executing the declaration in that return.

(2) The appointment of an authorized agent by an exporter—

(a) shall be in accordance with the Form in the Schedule; and

(b) shall be lodged with the office of the Department of Primary Industry with whom the exporter is required to lodge his returns.

Records to be kept by exporter.

6. (1) An exporter of meat shall keep proper records showing—

(a) the quantity, kind and method of preparation of meat exported; and

(b) details of meat condemned for human consumption after export showing the place at which the meat was condemned and containing

confirmation in writing signed by a person authorized to inspect meat by the Government of the country to which the meat was exported that the meat was condemned for human consumption.

(2) The records referred in sub-regulation (1) shall be kept for a period of not less than one year from and including the date of export of the meat.

Penalty: Two hundred dollars.

SCHEDULE Regulation 5

Form of Appointment of Authorized Agent

AUSTRALIA

Meat Export Charges Collection Act

APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORIZED AGENT

To the Secretary of the Department of Primary Industry.

I,................................................................

(Full name and address of exporter or of one of the exporters)

hereby appoint.......................................................

(Full name, address and occupation of authorized agent)

..........................................., a specimen of whose signature appears on this appointment, to be my authorized agent for the purpose of furnishing, on my behalf, the returns to be furnished in accordance with regulation 4 of the Meat Export Charge Collection Regulation and for the purpose of executing, on my behalf, the declaration contained in such a return.

Dated at……………………………………this………………………………………………..day of……………………………., 19 .

.........................

(Signature)

Witness...................

...................

(Signature, address and occupation)

Signature of authorized agent.......................

Overview

The Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations, 1973, were enacted to provide detailed rules under the Meat Export Charge Collection Act 1973. This Act was established to address the need for a structured and regulated system for collecting export charges on meat exported from Australia. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, with the Governor-General making the Regulations under the authority of the Act. The primary policy objective of the Meat Export Charge Collection Act is to ensure the effective collection of charges on meat exports, facilitating the regulation and monitoring of meat exports from Australia. The Regulations set out the manner in which these charges are to be paid, the returns that exporters must furnish, the appointment of authorized agents, and the record-keeping requirements for exporters. These provisions aim to ensure compliance and transparency in the meat export industry.

Scope and Application

The Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations, made under the Meat Export Charge Collection Act 1973, apply to all exporters of meat from Australia, whether they are individuals, companies, or other entities, and govern the payment of charges imposed on meat exports. These regulations outline the specific processes and requirements for the payment of charges, the submission of returns, and the maintenance of records by exporters. They are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory, with specific provisions for payments to be directed to certain Departments of Primary Industry offices based on the region from which the meat is exported. The regulations extend to all types of meat exports, irrespective of whether a certificate as to condition was issued. However, the regulations do not explicitly provide for exclusions or exemptions from the charge or record-keeping requirements, indicating that the provisions are broadly applicable to all meat exports. The regulations may be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments or subsequent legislation.

Key Provisions

The Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations (C1973L00236) detail the administrative and procedural requirements for the collection of export charges on meat exported from Australia. Section 3 outlines the manner in which the charge or other amounts payable under the Meat Export Charge Collection Act 1973 are to be paid. The payment location depends on whether a certificate as to condition was issued for the meat. If a certificate was issued, payment must be made to the office of the Department of Primary Industry in the state where the certificate was issued. If no such certificate was issued, payment is to be made to the appropriate Department of Primary Industry office based on the state of exportation, with specific provisions for the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. Section 4 mandates that exporters must submit a return to the relevant Department of Primary Industry office at the time of paying the export charge. This return must include detailed information such as the exporter's name and address, the vessel's name, ports of loading and destination, meat details, export date, certificate numbers if applicable, and the amount of charge payable. The return must be signed by the exporter or their authorized agent, or by a director or secretary of the exporting company if applicable. Section 5 allows exporters to appoint an authorized agent to submit the return and execute the declaration on their behalf. This appointment must be made in accordance with the prescribed form and lodged with the relevant Department of Primary Industry office. The Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations impose several obligations on exporters. Primarily, exporters are required to make timely payments of export charges as per the regulations. They must also submit detailed returns to the appropriate Department of Primary Industry office, ensuring all particulars are accurate and correctly declared. Exporters can appoint authorized agents to assist with these tasks. Additionally, exporters must maintain comprehensive records of the meat exported, including details of any meat condemned post-export. These records must be retained for at least one year following the export date. The regulations provide a structured framework ensuring transparency and accountability in the export of meat from Australia. Failure to comply with the Meat Export Charge Collection Regulations can result in civil consequences. According to the provisions within the regulations, any exporter who does not keep proper records as required by Section 6 may face a penalty of up to two hundred dollars. This penalty underscores the importance of maintaining accurate and complete records to avoid non-compliance and associated fines. While the regulations do not explicitly detail criminal penalties for non-compliance, breaches of similar nature under other legislative frameworks may result in more severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature and extent of the breach. The absence of detailed penalties in these regulations suggests that compliance is primarily enforced through civil penalties and administrative oversight.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Penalty Provisions

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