Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Act 1995

Overview

The Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Act 1995, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, was introduced to update the references in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 to align with the new Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1995. This amendment was necessary to ensure consistency and accuracy in the legislative framework governing the collection of levies and charges in primary industries. The policy objective of the Act is to facilitate the smooth transition and integration of the new legislative provisions without disrupting the ongoing operations and compliance requirements of industry participants. The Act commenced on 1 July 1995, ensuring that the updated references were in effect from that date.

Scope and Application

The Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Act 1995 amends the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991, which primarily deals with the collection of levies and charges related to primary industries. This amendment Act applies to feedlot operators and modifies references to the Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1990 to the Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1995. The amendments reflect changes in the relevant legislative framework governing cattle transactions and levies. This Act extends its reach to entities involved in primary industries, specifically those within the cattle feedlot sector, ensuring that they comply with the updated references and provisions in the amended legislation. The Act applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting its national scope in regulating primary industries and levies. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds but implies that its application is confined to those directly involved in the specified industry sectors as per the amendments listed. Any further detail or extension of application is likely to be governed by subordinate instruments or regulations that may be issued under the authority of the amended Principal Act.

Key Provisions

The Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Act 1995 (sections 3 and 4) amends the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991, as stated in the Schedule. This amendment primarily involves updating references from the "Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1990" to the "Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1995" in several sections of the Principal Act. These amendments are detailed in the Schedule, which specifically modifies the definition of "feedlot operator" in section 4, adjusts references in paragraph 4(2)(a), updates the year in subsection 7(2A), changes the reference in subsection 8(4), and updates the Schedule 2 to reflect the new act. The Act imposes specific obligations on feedlot operators and other entities governed by the amended provisions. These entities must now comply with the updated references to the "Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1995" as per the amended sections of the Principal Act. This includes ensuring that any levies or charges collected are in accordance with the updated legislative framework and that all relevant documentation and reporting requirements are met as specified in the amended Act. The updated references are intended to ensure that the provisions remain current and accurately reflect the legislative intent regarding cattle transaction levies and charges. Failure to comply with the provisions of the amended Act may result in various penalties and consequences. The Principal Act, as amended, provides for civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. These can include fines and other sanctions as prescribed by the relevant legislation. While the specific maximum penalties are not detailed in the text of this Act, they are likely to be outlined in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 or the Cattle Transaction Levy Act 1995. It is crucial for entities governed by these Acts to be aware of and adhere to the updated legislative requirements to avoid potential legal repercussions.