STATUTORY RULES.
1953. No. 74.
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REGULATION UNDER THE MEAT EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1935-1953.*
WHEREAS it is provided, inter alia, by section seventeen of the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953 that, for the purpose of enabling the Australian Meat Board effectively to control the export of Australian meat, meat products and edible offal, the Governor-General may make regulations prohibiting the export from the Commonwealth of any meat, meat products or edible offal except by persons who hold licences issued by the Minister, and in accordance with such conditions and restrictions as are prescribed after recommendation to the Minister by the Board:
And whereas the Australian Meat Board has recommended to the Minister that the condition specified in the following Regulation be a prescribed condition for the purposes of that section:
Now therefore I, the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953.
Dated this Seventh day of August, 1953.
W J. SLIM
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
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AMENDMENT OF THE MEAT EXPORT CONTROL (LICENCES) REGULATIONS.†
After regulation 7 of the Meat Export Control (Licences) Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—
Slaughter and treatment of stock on a weight and grade basis.
“7A. A licensee shall, where an owner of stock so requests, slaughter and treat stock, or cause stock to be slaughtered and treated, on account of the owner on a weight and grade basis for submission for export, at the rates and on the conditions specified from time to time by the Board by notice in writing to that licensee.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1953.
† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 84, as amended by Statutory Rules 1936, Nos. 91 and 145; and 1949, No. 109.
By Authority: L. F. JOHNSTON, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
2935.—Price 3D. 9/1.7.1953.
Overview
The Meat Export Control (Licences) Amendment Regulation 1953 (C1953L00074) was enacted to address the need for more structured control over the export of meat, meat products, and edible offal in alignment with the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, following a recommendation by the Australian Meat Board. The regulation aims to ensure that the export of meat products is done efficiently and effectively by requiring licensees to slaughter and treat stock based on weight and grade, as requested by the stock owner, and according to the rates and conditions specified by the Board. This amendment underscores the policy objective of maintaining stringent control over meat exports to protect the industry and uphold quality standards.
Scope and Application
The Meat Export Control (Licences) Regulations 1953, made under the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953, apply to all persons who hold a licence to export meat, meat products, or edible offal from Australia. These regulations are binding throughout the Commonwealth and are designed to ensure that the Australian Meat Board can effectively control the export of these products. Specifically, the regulations mandate that a licensee must slaughter and treat stock, or arrange for such activities to be carried out, on a weight and grade basis when requested by the stock owner, at rates and conditions specified by the Board. This requirement is intended to maintain the quality and standard of meat exports. The Act and its regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, and their scope is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia. Additionally, any further specifications or amendments to these regulations can be made through subordinate instruments, ensuring the flexibility to adapt to changing industry needs and standards.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument Statutory Rules 1953 No. 74 amends the Meat Export Control (Licences) Regulations by inserting a new regulation 7A (Meat Export Control (Licences) Regulations). This regulation imposes a requirement on licensees under the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953 to slaughter and treat livestock on a weight and grade basis for export if requested by the owner. This must be done at the rates and conditions specified by the Australian Meat Board, communicated to the licensee in writing. The Board retains the discretion to specify these rates and conditions, thereby ensuring that the export process adheres to industry standards and quality controls.
Entities governed by the Meat Export Control Act, particularly those holding a licence to export meat, meat products, and edible offal, are obligated to comply with the new regulation 7A. This includes adhering to the Board's specified rates and conditions for the slaughter and treatment of livestock. These obligations are designed to ensure that the process is conducted in a manner that meets the standards set by the Board, thus maintaining the integrity and quality of the meat exported from Australia. The licensees must ensure that they have the necessary arrangements in place to meet these requirements when requested by the livestock owners.
Failure to comply with the new regulation 7A may result in enforcement actions under the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1953. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the statutory rules, breaches of the Act generally can lead to administrative penalties, fines, and potential revocation of export licences. Such consequences underscore the importance of adherence to the Board’s specified rates and conditions to avoid any legal repercussions. The enforcement actions serve to uphold the regulatory framework governing meat exports, ensuring that quality and integrity are maintained throughout the export process.