Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production—Rural Industries for 2022-23) Determination 2023
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 specified in column 2 of an item in the following table for the financial year referred to in that column, is determined for the goods:
(a) that are the produce of the primary industry (or the class of primary industries) specified in column 1 of that item; and
(b) in relation to which a levy has been attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation established under subsection 9(1) of that Act.
Determination of gross value of production |
Item | Column 1 Goods of produce of primary industry or class of industry | Column 2 Gross value of production for financial year
starting on 1 July 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023 |
1 | Buffalo | $14,695,873 |
2 | Chicken meat | $3,168,519,216 |
3 | Deer | $309,582 |
4 | Fodder | $500,073,912 |
5 | Ginger | $71,294,439 |
6 | Goat fibre | $1,464,649 |
7 | Honey | $184,298,252 |
8 | Ratites (ostriches) | $28,295 |
9 | Macropod | $36,075,077 |
10 | Pasture seed | $51,295,874 |
11 | Rice | $223,420,640 |
12 | Tea tree oil | $36,507,435 |
13 | Thoroughbred horses | $958,811,545 |
Note: The total of the amounts of gross value of production determined is $5,246,794,789.
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Dated 21 August 2023
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—Rural Industries for 2022-23) Determination 2023I, enacted by Joanna Stanion, a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, addresses the need to specify the gross value of production for various primary industries for the financial year starting on 1 July 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023. This determination is made under subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 and is essential for calculating the levies attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. The policy objective is to ensure accurate and relevant data is used to support the funding of research and development initiatives within the primary industries sector, thereby enhancing productivity and competitiveness. The total gross value of production determined for these industries amounts to $5,246,794,789.
Scope and Application
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production—Rural Industries for 2022-23) Determination 2023I applies to primary industries in Australia, specifically those for which a levy is attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. This Determination, made by Joanna Stanion, a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, specifies the gross value of production for a range of goods, including buffalo, chicken meat, deer, fodder, ginger, goat fibre, honey, ratites, macropod, pasture seed, rice, tea tree oil, and thoroughbred horses, for the financial year commencing 1 July 2022 and ending 30 June 2023. The total gross value of production for these goods amounts to $5,246,794,789. This Determination extends to the Commonwealth jurisdiction and does not explicitly state exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the provided text. Subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict the application of this Determination.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Determination (C2023G01015) are those which specify the gross value of production (GVP) for various primary industries for the financial year starting 1 July 2022 and ending 30 June 2023. Section 2 outlines the GVP for each industry, as specified in the table within the determination. For instance, Section 2(1) details the GVP for buffalo at $14,695,873, while Section 2(2) specifies the GVP for chicken meat at $3,168,519,216. The table lists the GVP for a range of produce from primary industries, including chicken meat, deer, fodder, ginger, and others, totaling $5,246,794,789.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act primarily pertain to the accurate reporting and levying of funds based on the GVP specified. The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, established under subsection 9(1) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, will use these GVP figures to determine the levies applicable to each industry. This involves ensuring that the data provided in the table is used correctly to levy funds for research and development activities within these industries. The corporations and entities involved must comply with the specified GVP amounts to facilitate the proper allocation of funds for research and development purposes.
Breaches of this Determination could potentially lead to civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the non-compliance. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within this Determination, under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, breaches can result in financial penalties. For instance, under section 35 of the Act, penalties can be imposed for non-compliance with the provisions of the Act, which can include fines up to a certain monetary limit. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act, and any subsequent legal proceedings or administrative actions taken in response to the breach.