Statutory Rules
1977 No. 30
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PIG SLAUGHTER LEVY ACT 1971.*
WHEREAS it is provided by sub-section 6 (1) of the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971 that the rate of the levy imposed by that Act in respect of pigs slaughtered on or after 1 July 1975 is an amount in respect of each pig, slaughtered equal to the aggregate of–
(a) such amount (not exceeding 10 cents) as is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (a) of that Act; and
(b) such amount (not exceeding 5 cents) as is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (b) of that Act:
AND WHEREAS it is provided by sub-section 6 (2) of that Act that, before ranking regulations prescribing an amount for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (a) of that Act, the Governor-General shall take into consideration any recommendation with respect to the amount to be prescribed for the purposes of that paragraph made to the Minister by the Pig Industry Research Committee, and regulations shall not be made prescribing an amount for the purposes of that paragraph that is greater than the amount last recommended by that Committee to the Minister:
AND WHEREAS the Pig Industry Research Committee has recommended to the Minister that the amount to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (a) of that Act in respect of each pig slaughtered should be 8 cents and that amount is the amount last so recommended by that Committee to the Minister:
NOW THEREFORE I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and after taking into consideration the above-mentioned recommendation made to the Minister by the Pig Industry Research Committee, hereby make the following Regulations under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971.
Dated this tenth day of March, 1977.
John R. Kerr
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Primary Industry.
Amendments of the Slaughter levy Regulations†
1. Regulation 3 of the Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations is repealed and the
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 15 March 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1975, No. 123.
10432/77—Cat. No. 7740270—Recommended retail price 10c 10/21, 2.1977.
Prescribed amount for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (a) of the Act.
following regulation substituted:—
“3. For the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (a) of the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, the amount in respect of each pig slaughtered is 8 cents.”.
Application.
2. The amendment effected by regulation 1 applies in respect of pigs slaughtered on or after 1 April 1977.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 30, titled "Regulations Under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971," were enacted in 1977 to adjust the levy imposed on pigs slaughtered in Australia. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating the rate of the pig slaughter levy as recommended by the Pig Industry Research Committee. The enacting body is the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council and in consideration of the committee's recommendation. The policy objective is to ensure that the levy rate remains aligned with the latest recommendations for the pig industry, facilitating appropriate funding for research and development within the sector. These regulations specify the amount of the levy to be 8 cents per pig slaughtered, effective from 1 April 1977, thereby implementing the latest recommendations and maintaining the integrity of the financial support mechanism for the industry.
Scope and Application
The Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations 1977 are made under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971 and specify the amount of levy to be imposed on each pig slaughtered in Australia. These regulations apply to all pigs slaughtered in the Commonwealth from 1 April 1977 onwards. The regulations set the levy amount at 8 cents per pig, which is the amount recommended by the Pig Industry Research Committee and approved by the Governor-General. This levy applies to all pigs slaughtered in Australia, imposing a financial obligation on those involved in the pig slaughter industry, including farmers, processors, and meat wholesalers. The regulations are intended to provide funding for pig industry research and development, and any changes to the levy rate are subject to the recommendations of the Pig Industry Research Committee and approval by the Governor-General.
Key Provisions
The principal operative sections of the Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations 1977 (No. 30) under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971 are found in Regulation 3. This regulation specifies that the amount of the levy for each pig slaughtered is 8 cents (Regulation 3). This regulation replaces the previous Regulation 3 of the Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations, which had been in effect under the Statutory Rules 1975 (No. 123). This change is effective from 1 April 1977, as stipulated in Regulation 2.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the entities governed by them, primarily pig slaughterers. They must comply with the prescribed levy amount of 8 cents for each pig slaughtered on or after 1 April 1977. This requirement ensures that all pig slaughterers contribute to the levy as mandated by the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971. The regulations also necessitate that the Governor-General consider the recommendation made by the Pig Industry Research Committee before setting the levy amount. This process ensures that the levy remains aligned with industry advice and recommendations.
The regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for non-compliance. However, any breach of the provisions of the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, including the failure to adhere to the prescribed levy amount, could potentially lead to enforcement actions under the Act. These actions might include fines or other penalties as stipulated in the primary Act, though the specific maximum penalties would be governed by the Act rather than the Regulations themselves. The precise penalties for non-compliance would need to be referred to in the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971.