Pig Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1991
No. 36 of 1991
An Act to amend the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971
[Assented to 21 March 1991]
The Parliament of Australia enacts:
Short title etc.
1. (1) This Act may be cited as the Pig Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1991.
(2) In this Act, “Principal Act” means the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 19711.
Commencement
2. This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Rate of the levy
3. Section 6 of the Principal Act is amended:
(a) by omitting from paragraph (1) (a) “50 cents” and substituting “$1”;
(b) by omitting from paragraph (1) (b) “$1.50” and substituting “$2.50”.
NOTE
1. No. 28, 1971, as amended. For previous amendments, see No. 45, 1975; No. 37, 1976; No. 111, 1978; Nos. 51 and 61, 1981; No. 56, 1984; No. 103, 1985; Nos. 25 and 159, 1986; No. 134, 1989; and No. 17, 1990.
[Minister’s second reading speech made in—
House of Representatives on 4 December 1990
Senate on 14 February 1991]
Overview
The Pig Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1991, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, serves to amend the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, addressing the need to adjust the rates of the levy imposed on pig slaughters to better reflect current economic conditions and ensure the sustainability of the pig industry. The Act specifically modifies the levy rates, increasing them from 50 cents to $1 per pig for the basic levy and from $1.50 to $2.50 per pig for the additional levy. This adjustment aims to provide more equitable funding for the pig industry, supporting its development and ensuring the collection of adequate revenue for industry-related purposes. The amendment was introduced to address the evolving economic landscape and the need for updated fiscal measures to support the industry effectively.
Scope and Application
The Pig Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1991 amends the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971 and applies to all persons or entities involved in the pig slaughter industry within Australia. This includes pig producers, abattoirs, and any other entities directly or indirectly engaged in the pig slaughter process. The Act adjusts the rates of the levy imposed on pigs slaughtered, as specified in section 6 of the Principal Act, thereby affecting the financial obligations of those involved in the industry. The geographic reach of the Act is national, as it applies throughout Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, meaning the revised levy rates apply broadly to all relevant entities unless otherwise specified by subordinate instruments. The Act itself does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments but provides the framework within which such regulations may be developed.
Key Provisions
The Pig Slaughter Levy Amendment Act 1991 (section 1) amends the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971. This amendment adjusts the levy rates for pig slaughter. Specifically, section 3 of the Act modifies section 6 of the Principal Act, changing the levy for pigs weighing up to 60 kilograms from 50 cents to $1, and for pigs weighing over 60 kilograms from $1.50 to $2.50. These changes reflect an update in the financial contribution required for pig slaughter under the existing legislative framework.
Under this Act, entities involved in the slaughter of pigs must comply with the updated levy rates as stipulated. This includes pig farmers, abattoirs, and any other businesses or individuals responsible for the processing of pigs for slaughter. The amendment ensures that the financial burden of the levy is aligned with the current economic conditions and the costs associated with the processing and management of pig slaughter.
The Act imposes penalties and consequences for non-compliance with the updated levy rates. While the Act itself does not explicitly detail the penalties, it can be inferred that failure to pay the correct levy rates could result in fines or other legal repercussions, as is typical with amendments to taxation and levy regulations. The exact penalties would likely be found in the Principal Act or related regulations, but it is clear that compliance with the amended rates is mandatory to avoid potential legal and financial consequences.