Quarantine (Animals) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1966 No. 14

REGULATIONS UNDER THE QUARANTINE ACT 1908-1961.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1961.

Dated this twenty-sixth day of January, 1966.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command

(signed) R.W. Swantz

Minister of State for Health.

Amendments of the Quarantine (Animal)  Regulations

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the fourteenth day of February, 1966.

Third and Fourth Schedules.

2. The Third and Fourth Schedules to the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations are repealed and the following Schedules inserted in their stead:—

THE THIRD SCHEDULE

Regulation 95.

SCALE OF FEES

Item

Matter in respect of which fee is payable

Amount of fee

 

 

$

1

Veterinary examination of animals of the kinds specified in this item other than suckling animals less than 3 months old, and animals imported solely for exhibition purposes by the owner of an “ A” class registered zoological garden or to a scientific institution approved by the. Director of Quarantine—

 

 

(1.) Animals of the following kinds imported from countries other than New Zealand:—

 

 

Horses, asses, mules, cattle—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment....

4.20

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment ........

2.10

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 3 February 1966.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 71, as amended by Statutory Rules 1936, No. 37; 1937, No. 69; 1938, No. 95; 1939, No. 139; 1941, No. 83, 1942, No. 61; 1944, No. 184; 1946, No. 17; 1950, No. 95; 1953, No. 15; 1955, No. 10; 1956, Nos. 36, 65 and 111; 1958, Nos. 35 and 36; 1959, Nos. 72 and 87; 1960, No. 85; and 1961, No. 23.

8478/65.—Price 9d. (8c) 8/18.8.1965


The Third Schedulecontinued

Item

Matter in respect of which fee is payable

Amount of fee

 

 

$

 

Sheep, swine, goats, dogs, cats—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment  

2.10

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment ...

0.50

 

Rabbits, fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, Guinea fowls, pigeons—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment  

0.50

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment ...

0.10

 

Bees—for each queen bee and its escort bees ............

1.00

 

(2.) Animals of the following kinds imported from New Zealand:—

 

 

Horses, asses, mules, cattle—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment  

2.10

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment ...

0.20

 

Sheep, swine, goats, dogs, cats—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment  

1.00

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment ...

0.20

 

Rabbits, fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, Guinea fowls, pigeons—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment  

0.50

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment ....

0.10

 

Bees—for each queen bee and its escort bees ............

1.00

 

(3.) Animals imported from any country for immediate slaughter—

 

 

(a) for each consignment of one to twenty animals or for the first twenty animals in a consignment of more than twenty animals              

4.20

 

(b) for each animal other than the first twenty animals in a consignment of more than twenty animals              

0.10

 

(4.) Wild or undomesticated animals imported from any country—

 

 

(a) for each mammalian animal in a consignment........

1.00

 

(b) for a single bird or for the first bird in a consignment...

0.50

 

(c) for each bird other than the first in a consignment .....

0.05

 

(d) for each Consignment of fish ...................

1.00

2

Upkeep and sustenance of each animal of the following kinds (other than suckling animals) whilst in a quarantine station—

 

 

Horses, asses, mules ............................

0.75 per day

 

Cattle—

 

 

(a) Males two years old or over ....................

0.70 per day

 

(b) Other cattle ..............................

0.60 per day

 

Swine ......................................

0.30 per day

 


The Third Schedulecontinued

Item

Matter in respect of which fee is payable

Amount of fee

 

 

$

 

Sheep and Goats—

 

 

(a) Males .......................................

0.20 per day

 

(b) Females......................................

 

 

(i) for each animal in a consignment of one to ten animals or for each of the first ton animals in a consignment of more than ten animals              

0.15 per day

 

(ii) for each animal other than the first ten animals in a consignment of more than ten animals              

0.10 per day

 

Dogs—

 

 

(a) three months old or over ...........................

0.30 per day

 

(b) less than three months old ..........................

0.15 per day

 

Cats—

 

 

(a) three months old or over ............................

0.15 per day

 

(b) less than three months old ...........................

0.08 per day

 

Rabbits ..........................................

0.05 per day

 

Fowls, ducks, turkeys, geese, Guinea fowls ...................

0.05 per day

 

Any other birds .....................................

0.02 per day

3

Cattle while under quarantine surveillance—

 

 

(a) for each animal for the first six months of the period of quarantine surveillance or portion of that period

6.00

 

(b) for each animal for any further period ..................

4.00

4

Shearing sheep and goats—

 

 

(a) for a single animal or for the first animal in a consignment .....

2.00

 

(b) for each animal other than the first in a consignment

0.60

5

Dipping sheep and goats—

 

 

(a) for a single animal ...............................

2.00

 

(b) for each consignment of two to ten animals or for the first ten animals in a consignment of more than ten animals              

3.00

 

(c) for each animal other than the first ten animals in a consignment of more than ten animals  

0.10

6

Disinfection of articles of the following kinds—

 

 

(a) saddles .......................................

0.50 each

 

(b) harness ......................................

0.50 per set

 

(c) articles of harness (other than saddles) and animal effects .....

0.02 per article

 

(d) horse and cattle boxes .............................

1.00 each

 

(e) multiple sheep pens ..............................

1.00 per set

 

(f) single crates for sheep and swine ......................

0.50 each

 

(g) dog kennels ...................................

0.25 each

7

Disinfection of animal hair, bristles, feathers, furred skins and wool carried out at a quarantine station—

 

 

(a) (i) for each package not exceeding 1 lb in weight ...........

0.10

 

(ii) for each package exceeding 1 lb in weight but not exceeding 20 lbs in weight 

0.25

 

(iii) for each package exceeding 201bs in weight .........

0.50

 

(b) for use of the steam disinfector .......................

5.00

8

Supervision by an authorized person of disinfection or treatment of goods in pursuance of regulation 93—

 

 

for each person .....................................

0.50 per hour


THE FOURTH SCHEDULE

Regulation 96b.

SCALE OF FEES

Matter in respect of which fee is payable

Amount of fee per day

 

$

Upkeep and sustenance of each animal of the following kinds whilst in a quarantine station—

 

Horses........................................................

0.75

Cattle—

 

(a) Males two years old or over ...................................

0.70

(b) Other cattle ..............................................

0.60

Swine ........................................................

0.30

Sheep and Goats—

 

(a) Males ..................................................

0.20

(b) Females—

 

(i) for each animal in a consignment of one to ten animals or for each of the first ten animals in a consignment of more than ten animals .             

0.15

(ii) for each animal other than the first ten animals in a consignment of more than ten animals              

0.10

Cats—

 

(a) three months old or over .....................................

0.15

(b) less than three months old ....................................

0.08

Dogs—

 

(a) three months old or over .....................................

0.30

(b) less than three months old .....................................

0.15

Fowls, ducks, turkeys, geese, Guinea fowls .................................

0.05

Any other birds ..................................................

0.02

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 14, titled "Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1961," were introduced to provide updated regulations governing the quarantine of animals entering Australia. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations came into effect on 14 February 1966. The primary objective of these regulations is to manage the fees associated with the veterinary examination and upkeep of animals during quarantine, thereby ensuring the protection of Australia’s biosecurity and preventing the introduction of exotic animal diseases. This legislative instrument addresses the need for a structured and updated fee schedule for various animal-related services within the context of the Quarantine Act, facilitating the smooth operation of animal importation processes while safeguarding public health and the national livestock industry.

Scope and Application

The Quarantine (Animal) Regulations 1966, made under the Quarantine Act 1908-1961, apply to the importation of animals into Australia, establishing fees for veterinary examinations and the upkeep and sustenance of animals in quarantine. These regulations cover various categories of animals based on their type, country of origin, and purpose of importation, including animals imported for exhibition, immediate slaughter, or other purposes. The fees outlined in the Third Schedule pertain to animals imported from countries other than New Zealand, New Zealand, and any other country. The regulations also cover fees for the disinfection of animal articles and the supervision of disinfection processes. The application of these regulations is nationwide, affecting all entities and individuals involved in the importation of animals into Australia. The scope of these regulations is further extended through subordinate instruments that may be introduced to update fees or modify the regulations to address new circumstances or compliance issues.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1961, as amended, establish a comprehensive framework for the management of quarantine requirements for animals entering Australia. The key provisions outlined in these Regulations include detailed fees for various veterinary and quarantine services, as well as fees for the upkeep and sustenance of animals while in quarantine (Regulation 95). These fees vary depending on the type of animal, the purpose of the importation, and the duration of the quarantine period. The Third Schedule, in particular, specifies the fees for veterinary examinations, the maintenance of animals in quarantine stations, and other related services. It is important to note that these fees are subject to change and the amounts listed reflect the rates applicable as of the Regulations' commencement on 14 February 1966. The Regulations impose several obligations on parties involved in the importation of animals. Importers and owners of animals must ensure that all animals entering Australia undergo the required veterinary examinations and comply with the specified fees (Regulation 95). This includes paying for the examination of animals and the associated fees for their upkeep while in quarantine. Furthermore, importers are required to arrange for the disinfection of animal articles and the treatment of animal hair, bristles, feathers, furred skins, and wool, as per the prescribed fees (Regulation 96b). These obligations are designed to prevent the introduction of diseases and pests into Australia and to ensure the health and safety of both animals and humans. Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the Regulations themselves, breaches of the Quarantine Act 1908-1961 may lead to criminal charges under the Act. Potential penalties for contravening the Act include fines and imprisonment. The exact penalties would be determined by the courts and would depend on the nature and severity of the breach. It is therefore crucial for all parties involved in the importation of animals to adhere strictly to the requirements set out in these Regulations to avoid any legal repercussions.

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