Statutory Rules
1978 No. 268
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 20 cents) as is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6(1) (a) of that Act; and
(b) such amount (not exceeding 20 cents) as is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6(1) (b) of that Act:
AND WHEREAS it is provided by sub-section 6 (3) of that Act that, before making regulations prescribing an amount for the purposes of paragraph 6(1) (b) 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 Meat Promotion Advisory 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 Meat Promotion Advisory Committee has recommended to the Minister that the amount to be prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (b) of that Act in respect of each pig slaughtered should be 13 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 Meat Promotion Advisory Committee, hereby make the following Regulations under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971.
Dated this fourteenth day of December 1978.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
SGD. IAN SINCLAIR
Minister of State for Primary Industry
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 21 December 1978.
15905/78—Cat. No. —Recommended retail price 10c 10/11.12.1978
AMENDMENT OF THE PIG SLAUGHTER LEVY REGULATIONS*
Commencement
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 1 January 1979.
2. Regulation 4 of the Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations is repealed and the following regulation substituted:
Prescribed amount for the purposes of paragraph 6 (1) (b) of the Act
“4. For the purposes of paragraph 6(1) (b) of the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, the amount in respect of each pig slaughtered is 13 cents.”.
* Statutory Rules 1975 No. 123 as amended by Statutory Rules 1977 No. 30.
Printed by Authority by the Commonwealth Government Printer.
Overview
The Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations 1978 (C2004L00383) were introduced under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, enacted to address the need for a financial mechanism to support the pig meat industry, particularly for promotional activities. These regulations were made by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council and taking into account recommendations from the Pig Meat Promotion Advisory Committee. The primary policy objective was to establish a levy on pig slaughter to fund industry promotion, with a specific focus on setting the levy rate at a level recommended by the advisory committee to ensure it is neither excessive nor insufficient for the intended promotional purposes. The regulations set the prescribed amount for the levy at 13 cents per pig slaughtered, effective from 1 January 1979.
Scope and Application
The Pig Slaughter Levy Regulations 1978, made under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, apply to all persons or entities involved in the slaughter of pigs within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations specifically dictate the levy rate imposed on each pig slaughtered, setting it at 13 cents as recommended by the Pig Meat Promotion Advisory Committee. This levy is applicable to any pig slaughtered in Australia on or after 1 January 1979. The regulations ensure that the prescribed amount does not exceed the recommendation of the Advisory Committee, thereby maintaining a consistent and approved levy structure. The regulations extend their application nationally, covering all states and territories within Australia, thereby ensuring a uniform application of the levy across the country. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations, meaning that all pig slaughter activities within Australia are subject to the specified levy.
Key Provisions
The primary operative section of these regulations, section 4, specifies the prescribed amount of the levy for each pig slaughtered, which is 13 cents as recommended by the Pig Meat Promotion Advisory Committee. This regulation replaces the previous regulation and will come into effect on 1 January 1979, as stated in section 1. These regulations are made under the authority of the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, and they are intended to adjust the levy rate in line with the most recent recommendations from the Pig Meat Promotion Advisory Committee.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations primarily pertain to those involved in the pig slaughtering industry. They must comply with the specified levy amount of 13 cents for each pig slaughtered, which is now mandated by these regulations. This requirement ensures that the levy rate is in accordance with the recommendations made by the Pig Meat Promotion Advisory Committee and is consistent with the legislative framework established by the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971.
Any breach of these regulations may not directly specify particular offences, penalties, or consequences within the text of these regulations themselves. However, under the Pig Slaughter Levy Act 1971, failure to comply with the levy requirements could potentially result in civil or criminal penalties. The Act may impose fines or other sanctions for non-compliance, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of these regulations. It is essential for entities within the pig slaughtering industry to adhere to the prescribed levy rate to avoid any potential legal repercussions.