STATUTORY RULES.
1937. No. 110.
REGULATION UNDER THE MEAT EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1935-1936.*
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 1935-1936.
Dated this Eighth day of December, 1937.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce.
Amendment of the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations.†
1. Regulation 11a of the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Allowances to Executive Officer, London.
“ 11a.—(1.) The Executive Officer of the Board stationed in London shall be paid—
(а) an allowance at the rate of One hundred and fifty pounds per annum to meet additional living expenses;
(b) an allowance at the rate of Four pounds per week for entertainment expenses;
(c) an allowance equal to the amount (if any) by which the income tax payable under the law of Great Britain on the salary and allowances of the Executive Officer under these Regulations exceeds the income tax which would have been payable by him under the law of the Commonwealth and of the State in which he resided prior to his departure for London on an income equal to that salary and those allowances.
(2.) Allowances paid to the Executive Officer in pursuance of the last preceding sub-regulation shall be paid in English currency.
(3.) If the Executive Officer of the Board stationed in London is required to travel from Australia to London in order to take up the duties of his office, the Board may—
(a) provide a first class passage from Australia to London for the Executive Officer and his wife (if any) ;
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1937.
†Statutory Rules 1936, No. 39, as amended by Statutory Rules 1937, No. 44.
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(b) provide a first class passage from London to Australia for the Executive Officer and his wife (if any) on the termination of his employment, unless the employment is terminated by his own act or default; and
(c) pay to the Executive Officer the actual cost of the removal of his furniture and household effects—
(i) from Australia to London; and
(ii) from London to Australia on the termination of his employment, unless the employment is terminated by his own act or default.”.
Commencement.
2. The last preceding regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the sixth day of May, 1937.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Meat Export Control Act 1935-1936 was enacted by the Australian Commonwealth Parliament to address the need for stringent control over the export of meat to ensure the protection of the domestic supply and quality standards. This legislation was significant during a period when meat exports were a critical component of the Australian economy, and there were concerns about the impact of unregulated exports on local markets. The policy objective was to maintain a stable supply of meat for domestic consumption while facilitating controlled exports to international markets. In 1937, the Commonwealth Government introduced Statutory Rules to further refine and regulate the administration of the Act, particularly focusing on the allowances and travel provisions for the Executive Officer stationed in London, as outlined in the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations.
Scope and Application
The Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations, amended by Statutory Rules 1937, No. 110, apply to the Executive Officer of the Board stationed in London, detailing their allowances and entitlements. This regulation specifically governs the financial support and travel arrangements for the Executive Officer, ensuring they receive appropriate allowances to cover living expenses, entertainment costs, and income tax differences between Great Britain and Australia. The allowances are to be paid in English currency, and if the Executive Officer is required to travel from Australia to London, the Board is authorised to provide first-class passages for the Officer and their spouse, as well as cover the costs associated with the removal of their furniture and household effects. This regulation comes into effect from the sixth of May, 1937, and is an extension of the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1936, illustrating how the Act can be further defined and operationalised through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this regulation (Regulation 11a) pertain to the allowances and provisions for the Executive Officer of the Board stationed in London. The regulation outlines specific financial allowances to cover additional living expenses (11a(1)(a)), entertainment expenses (11a(1)(b)), and the difference in income tax liabilities between the UK and Australia (11a(1)(c)). The regulation also stipulates that these allowances must be paid in English currency (11a(2)). Furthermore, it allows the Board to provide first-class travel for the Executive Officer and his wife to and from London, and to cover the cost of moving their furniture and household effects (11a(3)). This regulation took effect on 6 May 1937.
The regulation imposes several obligations on the Board, primarily concerning the financial support and logistical arrangements for the Executive Officer. The Board is required to pay specific allowances to the Executive Officer, ensuring these are calculated and disbursed accurately. Additionally, the Board must facilitate the travel arrangements for the Executive Officer and his spouse, including the provision of first-class passage and the reimbursement of moving costs, unless the Executive Officer's employment is terminated by his own actions.
Breaches of the provisions outlined in this regulation could potentially lead to civil consequences, though the regulation does not explicitly detail these. It is likely that failure to adhere to the stipulated allowances or travel provisions could result in disputes or claims from the Executive Officer. The regulation does not specify any criminal offences or penalties for non-compliance, but it is reasonable to infer that any significant breach could be subject to review or litigation under the broader Meat Export Control Act 1935-1936. The maximum penalties would be governed by the provisions of the principal Act rather than this regulation.