Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production – Rural Industries 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 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 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024 |
1 | Buffalo | $13,876,688 |
2 | Chicken meat | $3,455,238,112 |
3 | Deer | $277,368 |
4 | Ratites (ostriches) | $4,240 |
5 | Goat fibre | $1,345,639 |
6 | Macropod | $37,183,583 |
7 | Honey | $171,476,333 |
8 | Rice | $245,851,000 |
9 | Pasture seed | $55,844,358 |
10 | Ginger | $50,311,326 |
11 | Fodder | $524,793,444 |
12 | Tea tree oil | $28,248,883 |
13 | Thoroughbred horses | $528,349,993 |
Note: The total of the amounts of gross value of production determined is $5,112,800,967.
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 – Rural Industries for 2023-24) Determination 2024 was enacted by Joanna Stanion, a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, under the authority of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. This Determination was issued to address the need for a clear and specific valuation of the gross value of production for various primary industries, which is essential for the effective administration of the levies attached to these industries. This valuation ensures that the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation can appropriately fund research and development initiatives that support and enhance these sectors. The policy objective is to provide a transparent and accurate assessment of the gross value of production for the financial year starting on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024, thereby facilitating fair and effective resource allocation towards industry-specific research and development efforts.
Scope and Application
This Determination applies to the gross value of production for specified primary industries and their produce for the financial year 2023-2024. The Act specifies the gross value of production for various commodities such as buffalo, chicken meat, deer, and others, each linked to a particular primary industry or class of industry. The produce must be subject to a levy attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. The scope of the legislation includes all goods that fall within the specified categories and are subject to the relevant levies. The geographic reach of this Determination is likely to be national, as it pertains to primary industries across Australia. However, it is important to note that the application of the levy and the scope of the primary industries involved might be influenced by subordinate instruments or regulations that extend or restrict the application of the Act. Any exclusions or exemptions would typically be detailed in those subordinate instruments. The Determination provides a clear financial framework for levy collection and allocation for research and development activities within the primary industries sector for the specified financial year.
Key Provisions
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production – Rural Industries for 2023-24) Determination 2024 (C2024G00501) specifies the gross value of production (GVP) for various primary industries for the financial year starting 1 July 2023 and ending 30 June 2024 (section 1). This determination sets out the GVP for different goods such as buffalo, chicken meat, deer, and others, as detailed in the accompanying table (section 2). The GVP for each specified good is determined based on the produce of the primary industry or class of industry, and in relation to which a levy has been attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (subsection 32(1A)) (section 3).
The Act imposes specific obligations on entities involved in these primary industries, requiring them to accurately report and adhere to the GVP figures provided in the determination. These entities must ensure that their reported production values align with the GVP figures set out in the determination, which will be used for levy calculation purposes. This requirement ensures that the levies collected are based on accurate and standardised GVP figures, supporting the funding of research and development activities within the specified industries (subsection 32(1A)).
Failure to comply with the GVP determination could potentially lead to discrepancies in the calculation of levies, which might result in legal consequences. While the Determination itself does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance, breaches in reporting or adherence to these GVP figures might be addressed under the broader provisions of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. This might include enforcement actions, fines, or other penalties prescribed by the Act, although specific penalties are not detailed in this Determination. Accurate reporting and compliance with the GVP figures are therefore crucial to avoid any potential legal repercussions.