Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964
Act No. 100 of 1964 as amended
This compilation was prepared on 7 March 2000
taking into account amendments up to Act No. 146 of 1999
The text of any of those amendments not in force
on that date is appended in the Notes section
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
1 Short title [see Note 1]...........................
2 Commencement [see Note 1].......................
3 Interpretation.................................
5 Arrangements between Commonwealth and States and State meat authorities
Notes
An Act providing for Arrangements with the States and State Meat Authorities with respect to Meat Inspection
1 Short title [see Note 1]
This Act may be cited as the Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964.
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
3 Interpretation
(1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
person employed by the Commonwealth means a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999.
State includes the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island.
State meat authority means an authority that is constituted by or under a law of a State and is vested with powers and functions in relation to the slaughtering of live-stock.
State meat inspector means a person who is employed as a meat inspector by a State or a State meat authority or holds an appointment as a meat inspector under a law of a State.
5 Arrangements between Commonwealth and States and State meat authorities
(1) The Commonwealth may enter into an arrangement with a State or with a State meat authority with respect to the inspection of meat for or on behalf of the State or the State meat authority, or under a State Act, by persons employed by the Commonwealth.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an arrangement under that subsection with a State or with a State meat authority may make provision for or in relation to:
(a) the appointment of State meat inspectors to, and the employment of State meat inspectors in, the Australian Public Service;
(b) the payments to be made by the State or the State meat authority, as the case may be, to the Commonwealth for or in respect of the performance of work under the arrangement by persons employed by the Commonwealth; and
(c) any other matter incidental to or relating to the performance of work under the arrangement by persons employed by the Commonwealth.
Notes to the Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964
Note 1
The Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 as shown in this compilation comprises Act No. 100, 1964 amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Acts
Act | Number
and year | Date
of Assent | Date of commencement | Application, saving or transitional provisions |
Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 | 100, 1964 | 20 Nov 1964 | 20 Nov 1964 | |
Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976 | 192, 1976 | 20 Dec 1976 | 20 Dec 1976 | — |
Public Service Acts Amendment Act 1982 | 111, 1982 | 5 Nov 1982 | S. 91: Royal Assent (a) | — |
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) 1983 | 91, 1983 | 22 Nov 1983 | 20 Dec 1983 | — |
Public Employment (Consequential and Transitional) Amendment Act 1999 | 146, 1999 | 11 Nov 1999 | Schedule 1 (item 586): 5 Dec 1999 (see Gazette 1999, No. S584) (b) | — |
(a) The Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 was amended by section 91 only of the Public Service Acts Amendment Act 1982, subsection 2(1) of which provides that section 91 shall come into operation on Royal Assent.
(b) The Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 was amended by Schedule 1 (item 586) only of the Public Employment (Consequential and Transitional) Amendment Act 1999, subsections 2(1) and (2) of which provides as follows:
(1) In this Act, commencing time means the time when the Public Service Act 1999 commences.
(2) Subject to this section, this Act commences at the commencing time.
Table of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted |
Provision affected | How affected |
S. 3.................... | am. No. 91, 1983; No. 146, 1999 |
S. 4.................... | rep. No. 91, 1983 |
S. 5.................... | am. No. 91, 1983 |
S. 6.................... | rep. No. 91, 1983 |
S. 7.................... | am. No. 111, 1982 |
| rep. No. 91, 1983 |
Ss. 8, 9................. | rep. No. 91, 1983 |
S. 10................... | rep. No. 192, 1976 |
S. 11................... | rep. No. 91, 1983 |
Overview
The Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 was enacted to address the need for consistent and regulated meat inspection practices across Australia, ensuring public health and safety in the meat industry. This Act, which came into operation on the same day it received Royal Assent, allows for arrangements between the Commonwealth and the states and their respective meat authorities regarding meat inspection. These arrangements can include provisions for the employment of state meat inspectors by the Commonwealth, payments from the states to the Commonwealth for services rendered, and any other matters necessary to facilitate the inspection work. The policy objective of this Act is to ensure that meat inspection is conducted uniformly and effectively across all jurisdictions, thereby maintaining high standards of meat safety and quality for consumers.
The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia and has been amended over the years to keep pace with changes in public service laws and employment practices. These amendments reflect updates in the legal framework governing public service appointments and employment conditions, ensuring that the Act remains relevant and effective in achieving its intended purpose. The arrangements permitted under this Act are crucial in maintaining a cohesive and efficient meat inspection system that benefits both the industry and the public.
Scope and Application
The Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 establishes the framework for the Commonwealth to enter into arrangements with states and state meat authorities concerning the inspection of meat. The Act applies to the Commonwealth, states, state meat authorities, and state meat inspectors, facilitating the inspection process by allowing state meat inspectors to be employed by the Commonwealth or appointed to the Australian Public Service. The arrangements can cover various aspects, including the appointment and employment of inspectors, payments to the Commonwealth for services rendered, and other matters incidental to the performance of work under the arrangement. The Act has a national reach as it involves multiple jurisdictions, including states and territories such as the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island. The Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, but the primary text outlines the scope of permissible arrangements. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the Act itself, but the specifics of any arrangements would need to be examined to understand any limitations or conditions that might apply.
Key Provisions
The Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964 (Act) provides a framework for the Commonwealth to collaborate with states and state meat authorities on the inspection of meat. Section 5(1) of the Act allows the Commonwealth to enter into arrangements with a state or a state meat authority for the inspection of meat. These arrangements can include the appointment of state meat inspectors to the Australian Public Service, the employment of state meat inspectors, and the payment of fees by the state or state meat authority to the Commonwealth for the services rendered. Section 5(2) further specifies that these arrangements can also cover any other matters incidental to the performance of work under the arrangement by persons employed by the Commonwealth.
The Act imposes obligations on the parties involved in these arrangements. The Commonwealth must adhere to the terms of the arrangements it enters into with the states or state meat authorities. Similarly, the states or state meat authorities must fulfill their obligations under the arrangements, such as making payments to the Commonwealth for the services provided. Additionally, state meat inspectors must comply with any conditions or requirements set out in the arrangements, including those related to their appointment or employment.
Failure to comply with the obligations set out in the Act can result in various consequences. While the Act does not explicitly list specific offences or penalties, breaches of the arrangements may lead to civil or criminal consequences. For instance, if a state or state meat authority fails to make payments as required under the arrangement, the Commonwealth may pursue legal action to recover the owed amounts. Similarly, if state meat inspectors do not adhere to the conditions of their employment or the terms of the arrangement, they may face disciplinary action or other consequences as determined by the relevant authorities. The specific penalties for breaches are not detailed in the Act but can vary depending on the nature and severity of the breach.