Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (Carry‑over Amount—Sugar Research Australia Limited) Instrument 2026
I, Julie Collins, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make the following instrument.
Dated 1st May 2026
Julie Collins
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Definitions
Part 2—Carry-over amount
5 Carry‑over amount
6 Repeal of this instrument
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
This instrument is the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (Carry‑over Amount—Sugar Research Australia Limited) Instrument 2026.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Provisions | Commencement | Date/Details |
1. The whole of this instrument | The day after this instrument is registered. | |
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under subitem 5(6) of Schedule 3 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024.
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
Act means the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024.
Disbursement Act means the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024.
recipient body has the same meaning as in the Disbursement Act.
Part 2—Carry-over amount
5 Carry‑over amount
For the purposes of paragraph 5(5)(b) of Schedule 3 to the Act, in relation to:
- the recipient body that is Sugar Research Australia Limited (ABN 16 163 670 068); and
- the relevant financial year that is the financial year beginning on 1 July 2025;
the amount is: $134,304,021.00 multiplied by 2.
Note 1: Subitem 5(5) of Schedule 3 to the Act provides that, for the purposes of the operation of sections 23 and 24 of the Disbursement Act in relation to a recipient body and the financial year beginning on 1 July 2025, paragraph 24(1)(b) of that Act does not apply. Instead, the recipient body’s qualifying expenditure amount for that financial year is taken to include the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, an instrument made under subitem 5(6) in relation to that body.
Note 2: Paragraph 24(1)(b) of the Disbursement Act provides that a recipient body’s qualifying expenditure amount for a financial year includes any carry-over amount for the body for that year under subsection 23(5) of that Act, multiplied by 2.
Note 3: Sugar Research Australia Limited’s qualifying expenditure amount for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2025 is taken to include the amount worked out in accordance with this section.
6 Repeal of this instrument
This instrument is repealed at the start of 1 July 2026.
Overview
The Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (Carry-over Amount—Sugar Research Australia Limited) Instrument 2026 was enacted to provide specific transitional provisions and consequential amendments to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024. This instrument was introduced to address the need for precise financial adjustments related to Sugar Research Australia Limited for the financial year starting on 1 July 2025, particularly concerning the carry-over amount that qualifies under the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024. Enacted by Julie Collins, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the policy objective of this instrument is to ensure that Sugar Research Australia Limited's qualifying expenditure for the specified financial year accurately reflects the adjusted carry-over amount, as outlined in the instrument. The instrument is repealed at the start of 1 July 2026, ensuring that its provisions are only applicable for the specified financial year.
Scope and Application
The Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (Carry-over Amount—Sugar Research Australia Limited) Instrument 2026 applies to Sugar Research Australia Limited, a specific entity within the primary industries sector. The instrument was made under subitem 5(6) of Schedule 3 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024, indicating its authority and jurisdictional reach within the Commonwealth. This instrument specifically addresses the calculation of the carry-over amount for Sugar Research Australia Limited in relation to the financial year beginning on 1 July 2025, with a calculated amount of $134,304,021.00 multiplied by 2. The instrument also provides transitional provisions, specifying that it will be repealed at the start of 1 July 2026, thereby limiting its duration and application. This instrument extends the application of the relevant provisions of the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024 and the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024 by providing detailed financial calculations for a specified entity, thereby ensuring compliance and continuity within the specified timeframe.
Key Provisions
The Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (Carry-over Amount—Sugar Research Australia Limited) Instrument 2026, made under the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024, specifies key provisions concerning carry-over amounts for Sugar Research Australia Limited (SRAL) for the financial year starting on 1 July 2025. Section 5 of this instrument sets out the carry-over amount, which is $134,304,021.00 multiplied by 2, amounting to $268,608,042.00. This amount is intended to replace the carry-over amount calculation that would otherwise apply under the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024.
The obligations imposed by this instrument are primarily on SRAL and the relevant authorities responsible for the disbursement of funds. Section 5 ensures that SRAL's qualifying expenditure for the specified financial year includes the carry-over amount determined by this instrument. This requirement ensures that SRAL is adequately funded and can account for the specified amount in their financial records and expenditure claims.
Breaching the provisions of this instrument could lead to legal consequences. While specific penalties are not detailed in the text, non-compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements can lead to civil or criminal penalties under the relevant Acts. These penalties could include fines, legal action, or other sanctions as prescribed by law. It is essential for SRAL and the relevant authorities to adhere strictly to the requirements set out in this instrument to avoid any legal repercussions. The instrument itself will be repealed at the start of 1 July 2026, indicating that its provisions will no longer apply after that date.