Meat Export Control Act 1960

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MEAT EXPORT CONTROL.

 

No. 9 of 1960.

An Act to amend the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953, and for other purposes.

[Assented to 10th May, 1960.]

[Date of commencement, 7th June, 1960.]

BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—

Short title and citation.

1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Meat Export Control Act 1960.


(2.) The Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1960.

Repeal.

2. The Meat Export Control Act 1955 is repealed.

Definitions.

3. Section four of the Principal Act is amended by inserting after the definition of “owner of stock” the following definition:—

“‘the Advancement Fund’ means the Meat Industry Advancement Fund established by section twenty-three a of this Act;”.

Powers of Board.

4. Section sixteen of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from paragraph (d) the word “overseas” and inserting in its stead the words “,whether in Australia or elsewhere,”.

Finance.

5. Section nineteen a of the Principal Act is amended by omitting the words “Commonwealth Bank of Australia” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “Reserve Bank of Australia”.

Moneys in Fund uninvested may be lodged in Reserve Bank.

6. Section twenty-two of the Principal Act is amended by omitting the words “Commonwealth Bank” and inserting in their stead the words “Reserve Bank of Australia”.

7. After section twenty-three of the Principal Act the following sections are inserted:—

Meat Industry Advancement Fund.

“23a.—(1.) A fund is hereby established to be known as the Meat Industry Advancement Fund.

“(2.) The Advancement Fund shall be administered by the Board.

Closure of the Meat Industry Advancement Trust Account.

“23b. Upon the date of commencement of this section the account known as the Meat Industry Advancement Trust Account that was, immediately before that date, administered by the Board shall, by force of this section, be closed and—

(a) an amount equal to the balance that, immediately before that date, stood to the credit of the Meat Industry Advancement Trust Account shall be credited to the Advancement Fund;

(b) the investments that, immediately before that date, represented any of that balance shall be deemed to represent moneys standing to the credit of the Advancement Fund; and


(c) so much of the balance referred to in paragraph (a) of this section as was, immediately before that date, represented by moneys in a bank account of the Board shall be paid by the Board out of that bank account into an account referred to in section twenty-three e of this Act.

Moneys to be paid into the Advancement Fund.

“23c.—(1.) There shall be paid into the Advancement Fund—

(a) moneys received by the Board from the sale of any land, livestock or goods bought or produced, or in respect of any work paid for, out of moneys paid out of the Advancement Fund or out of moneys paid, before the commencement of this section, out of the Meat Industry Advancement Trust Account referred to in the last preceding section; and

(b) interest from the investment of moneys standing to the credit of the Advancement Fund.

“(2.) For the purposes of the last preceding sub-section, payment of moneys into an account referred to in section twenty-three e of this Act shall be deemed to be payment of those moneys into the Advancement Fund.

Application of the Advancement Fund.

“23d. Moneys standing to the credit of the Advancement Fund may, with the approval of the Minister, be expended by the Board—

(a) in defraying, either directly or by payment into the Fund, the whole or a part of any costs or expenses incurred in connexion with any experiment, act or thing undertaken or done in pursuance of any arrangement made by the Board under the powers conferred by paragraph (d) of section sixteen of this Act; and

(b) in payment into the Fund of an amount equal to such part of any payment referred to in paragraph (b) or (c) of section twenty-one of this Act as is determined by the Minister, on the recommendation of the Board, to be attributable to the administration of the Advancement Fund by the Board.

Investment, &c., of moneys in the Advancement Fund.

“23e.—(1.) Moneys in the Advancement Fund not immediately required for the purposes specified in the last preceding section—

(a) may be invested in securities of or guaranteed by the Government of the Commonwealth or a State; or

(b) may be lodged in an account or accounts at call or on fixed deposit, or partly in an account or accounts at call and partly on fixed deposit, at the Reserve Bank of Australia or at such other bank or banks as the Treasurer approves.


“(2.) Cheques drawn on an account referred to in the last preceding sub-section shall be signed in the same manner as cheques referred to in section twenty-three of this Act are required to be signed.

“(3.) The income of the Advancement Fund is not subject to taxation by the Commonwealth or a State.”.

 

Overview

The Meat Export Control Act 1960 was enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament to amend the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953 and to repeal the Meat Export Control Act 1955. This Act aimed to address the need for modernising and consolidating meat export regulations within Australia, facilitating better oversight and management of the meat industry's export activities. The policy objective of this Act includes enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of meat export controls while supporting the advancement of the meat industry through the establishment of the Meat Industry Advancement Fund. This fund is designed to support various initiatives and experiments that could potentially enhance the industry's performance and competitiveness in the global market.

Scope and Application

The Meat Export Control Act 1960 applies to the regulation and control of the export of meat and meat products from Australia, targeting the meat industry, exporters, and relevant stakeholders involved in the meat export trade. This Act extends to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, governing the industry at a national level and ensuring uniformity in meat export standards and practices across the country. The Act applies to all entities and persons involved in the export of meat, including livestock producers, meat processors, exporters, and the relevant regulatory authorities. It regulates the export of meat products, ensuring compliance with specified standards, and includes provisions for the establishment and management of the Meat Industry Advancement Fund. The Act also provides for the Board to make regulations that extend or restrict its application, providing flexibility in enforcement and adaptation to changing industry needs. Specific exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpt, but the Act is designed to maintain stringent controls over the meat export industry to protect public health and ensure quality standards.

Key Provisions

The Meat Export Control Act 1960 primarily amends the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953, which is now referred to as the Principal Act, and repeals the Meat Export Control Act 1955. The Act introduces several key provisions, starting with the establishment of the Meat Industry Advancement Fund (section 23a), which is to be administered by the Board. The Meat Industry Advancement Trust Account is to be closed, with its balance credited to the Advancement Fund, and its investments deemed to represent moneys in the Advancement Fund (section 23b). Payments into the Advancement Fund include moneys from the sale of land, livestock, or goods, and interest from investments (section 23c). The Board may expend moneys in the Advancement Fund for experiments, acts, or things related to the Meat Industry Advancement, subject to ministerial approval (section 23d). Moneys not immediately required for these purposes can be invested or lodged in approved banks (section 23e). The Meat Export Control Act 1960 imposes several obligations on the Board. Firstly, it mandates the administration of the Meat Industry Advancement Fund and ensures the closure of the Meat Industry Advancement Trust Account, with its balance and investments transferred to the new fund (sections 23a and 23b). The Board is required to pay into the Advancement Fund moneys from the sale of land, livestock, or goods, and interest from investments (section 23c). The Board must also seek ministerial approval before expending moneys in the Advancement Fund for specific purposes (section 23d). Additionally, the Board must ensure that investments and deposits of the Advancement Fund comply with the provisions outlined in the Act (section 23e). Under the Meat Export Control Act 1960, there are no explicit provisions detailing offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches of the Act. However, the Act does outline the scope of permissible activities and investments for the Meat Industry Advancement Fund, with the Board required to adhere strictly to these guidelines. Non-compliance with the prescribed methods for investment and expenditure could potentially lead to financial mismanagement or misappropriation of funds. While specific penalties are not stated in the Act, any breach of the Board’s fiduciary duties or mismanagement of funds could result in civil or criminal liability under broader financial and administrative laws in Australia.

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