Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2024-25) Determination 2025

Overview

The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2024-25) Determination 2025I was enacted in 2025 to address the need for a specific and accurate assessment of the gross value of production of grain for the financial year starting 1 July 2024 and ending 30 June 2025. This determination was made by Joanna Stanion, acting as a delegate for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, under the authority granted by subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, as it applies under subitem 4(2) of Schedule 4 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024. The primary objective of this determination is to ensure that the levy attached to the Grains Research and Development Corporation is appropriately calculated, thereby supporting the ongoing research and development activities critical to the primary industries sector. This legislative instrument is an integral part of maintaining the financial stability and growth of the grain production industry in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production of Grain for 2024-25) Determination 2025I applies to the calculation and levying of research and development contributions from grain producers within the specified financial year. This determination is relevant to entities involved in the production and commercialisation of grains, which includes farmers, agribusinesses, and any other entities engaged in the grain sector. Geographically, the determination falls under the Commonwealth jurisdiction, ensuring that it applies nationally across Australia. This determination is an extension of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, as amended by the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024, and it does not include any specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond what is outlined in the primary legislation. The amount of the gross value of grain production has been set at $26,866,267,000 for the specified financial year, which will be used to determine the applicable levies under the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

Key Provisions

The Determination (C2025G00343) establishes the gross value of production of grain for the financial year 2024-25 under section 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act). This figure, set at $26,866,267,000, is critical as it underpins the calculation of the levy for the Grains Research and Development Corporation. This levy is an important funding mechanism for research and development in the grains sector, and the accurate determination of the gross value of production is essential for the proper allocation of these funds. The obligations under this Determination require the Grains Research and Development Corporation to use the specified gross value of production figure in its calculations for levy imposition and collection. This involves ensuring that the levy is proportionate to the economic output of the grains industry for the specified financial year. The Corporation must also ensure that the levy is collected from relevant stakeholders in the grains industry in accordance with the provisions of the PIRD Act. In terms of compliance and enforcement, any breaches of the provisions of the Determination could lead to civil and criminal consequences. Under the PIRD Act, failure to comply with the requirements for levy imposition and collection could result in penalties. The exact nature and severity of these penalties are detailed in the PIRD Act itself, but they can include financial penalties and, in more severe cases, criminal charges for wilful non-compliance. The maximum penalties are determined by the court and can vary based on the specific circumstances of the breach. It is imperative for the Corporation and the relevant stakeholders to adhere to the provisions of the Determination to avoid these potential consequences.