Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2023-24) Determination 2024
I, Joanna Stanion, delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make this Determination under subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989.
For the purposes of subsection 32(1A) of that Act, the amount of the gross value of production of grain (in relation to which a levy has been attached under paragraph 5(1)(a) of that Act to the Grains Research and Development Corporation) for the financial year starting on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024 is determined to be $27,668,555,667.
Dated 2 August 2024
Joanna Stanion
Joanna Stanion
First Assistant Secretary, Agricultural Policy Division
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Overview
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2023-24) Determination 2024I was enacted in 2024 to establish the gross value of production of grain for the financial year starting 1 July 2023 and ending 30 June 2024 under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. This determination was made by Joanna Stanion, acting as a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The objective of this determination is to provide an accurate figure for the gross value of grain production, which is essential for calculating the levy attached to the Grains Research and Development Corporation as specified under the Act. This ensures that funding for research and development in the grains sector is appropriately allocated based on the economic contribution of the industry.
Scope and Application
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2023-24) Determination 2024I applies specifically to the grain industry within Australia, targeting entities involved in the production of grain. The determination sets the gross value of grain production for the financial year from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 at $27,668,555,667, which is a pivotal figure for levy calculations under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. This legislation ensures that the Grains Research and Development Corporation can effectively implement its functions by relying on this gross value for levy imposition and subsequent funding allocation. The application of this Determination is limited to the financial year specified, and it is made under the authority of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as delegated to Joanna Stanion. The geographic reach of this Determination is national, applying uniformly across all grain-producing entities in Australia.
Key Provisions
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2023-24) Determination 2024I, signed by Joanna Stanion as a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, sets forth the gross value of grain production for the financial year starting 1 July 2023 and ending 30 June 2024. According to this Determination, the gross value of grain production for this period is set at $27,668,555,667 (subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989). This figure is critical as it underpins the calculation of levies attached to the Grains Research and Development Corporation under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Act.
Entities and parties governed by the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 are required to comply with this Determination when calculating their contributions or levies for the Grains Research and Development Corporation. This includes producers of grain, who must base their levy contributions on the gross value of their grain production as determined by this Determination. The Act mandates that these calculations be transparent and reflective of the set gross value, ensuring that the levies collected are proportionate to the production figures.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, including the obligations to correctly calculate and remit levies based on the gross value of production as determined, may result in civil or criminal consequences. The Act provides for penalties for non-compliance, which may include fines or other civil sanctions. While the exact penalties are not specified in the Determination, they are outlined in the primary Act and can be substantial, reflecting the importance of adhering to the legislated requirements for research and development funding in the primary industries sector.