Quarantine (Animals) Regulations (Amendment)

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Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1681

Quarantine (Animals) Regulations2
(Amendment)

I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908.

Dated 25 June 1981.

STANLEY BURBURY

Administrator

By His Excellency’s Command,

(sgd) Michael MacKellar

Minister of State for Health

Parts

1. Regulation 3 of the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations is repealed.

Schedule of amendments

2. The Quarantine (Animals) Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule.

S.R. No. 40/81 Cat. No. —Recommended retail price 20c 13/18.5.1981

SCHEDULE Regulation 2

AMENDMENTS OF THE QUARANTINE (ANIMALS) REGULATIONS

Provision amended	Amendments
Sub-regulation 4 (1), definition of “constable”	Omit “, and any Peace Officer in pursuance of the Peace Officers Act 1925”.
Sub-regulation 4 (1), definition of “the Act”	Omit the definition, substitute: “ ‘the Act’ means the Quarantine Act 1908;”.
Regulation 5..................	Omit “sections 53 and 57 of the Act”, substitute “section 53”.
Paragraph 12 (3) (b) .............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Paragraph 12 (4) (c) .............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Paragraph 24 (1) (d) .............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Regulation 28..................	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Sub-paragraph 32 (b) (ii)..........	Omit “twenty miles”, substitute “thirty kilometres”.
Sub-regulation 36 (1) ............	Omit “ship” substitute “vessel”.
Regulation 49..................	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Sub-regulation 52 (2) ............	Omit “One pound”, substitute “$2”.
Sub-regulation 53 (1).............	Omit “One hundred pounds”, substitute “$200”.
Regulation 54..................	Omit “Fifty pounds”, substitute “$100”.
Sub-paragraph 69 (2) (b) (i)	Omit “185 degrees Fahrenheit”, substitute “85° Celsius”.
Sub-paragraph 69 (2) (b) (ii)........	(a) Omit “65 degrees Fahrenheit”, substitute “19° Celsius”.
	(b) Omit “ten fluid ounces”, substitute “300 millilitres”.
	(c) Omit “one thousand cubic feet”, substitute “30 cubic metres”.
Sub-paragraph 69 (2) (b) (iii) .......	Omit “260 degrees Fahrenheit”, substitute “130º Celsius”.
Paragraph 72 (b) ...............	Omit “the paragraph (a) of this regulation”, substitute “paragraph (a)”.
Sub-regulation 76 (2) ............	Omit “One hundred pounds”, substitute “$200”.
Paragraph 78 (1) (b) .............	Omit “One hundred pounds”, substitute “$200”.
Sub-regulation 79 (1) ............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine” (twice occurring), substitute “the Director”.
Paragraph 79 (1) (b) .............	(a) Omit “15 inches of mercury” (twice occurring), substitute “50 kilopascals”.
	(b) Omit “five pounds per square inch” (twice occurring), substitute “35 kilopascals”.
Paragraph 79 (1) (c)..............	Omit “five pounds per square inch”, substitute “35 kilopascals”.
Sub-regulation 79 (2).............	(a) Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
	(b) Omit “Fifty pounds”, substitute “$100”.
Sub-regulation 79 (3).............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Sub-regulation 79 (5).............	Omit “the Third Schedule”, substitute “Schedule 4”.
Sub-regulation 82 (1aab)	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Sub-paragraph 82 (1a) (b) (i)........	Omit “Centigrade”, substitute “Celsius”.
Sub-paragraph 82 (1b) (a) (i)........	Omit “Centigrade”, substitute “Celsius”.
Sub-regulation 82 (1c)............	Omit “Centigrade”, substitute “Celsius”.
Paragraph 82 (3) (b).............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Sub-regulation 83 (1) ............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine” (twice occurring), substitute “the Director”.
Sub-regulation 84 (3).............	Omit “281 degrees Fahrenheit (equal to an indicated steam pressure of 50 pounds per square inch)”, substitute “140° Celsius (equal to an indicated steam pressure of 350 kilopascals)”.
Paragraph 85 (b) ...............	Omit “267 degrees Fahrenheit (equal to an indicated steam pressure of 40 pounds per square inch)”, substitute “130° Celsius (equal to an indicated steam pressure of 275 kilopascals)”.
Paragraph 86 (1) (b).............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Sub-regulation 86 (2) ............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Paragraph 87 (1) (a) .............	(a) Omit “six ounces”, substitute “175 grams”.
	(b) Omit “one gallon”, substitute “5 litres”.

SCHEDULE—continued

Provision amended	Amendments
Paragraph 87 (1) (b).............	(a) Omit “two ounces”, substitute “60 grams”.
	(b) Omit “one gallon”, substitute “5 litres”.
	(c) Omit “one and a half pounds”, substitute “750 grams”,
Paragraph 87 (1) (c)..............	(a) Omit “two ounces”, substitute “60 grams”.
	(b) Omit “half a pound”, substitute “250 grams”.
	(c) Omit “one gallon”, substitute “5 litres”.
Sub-paragraph 87 (2) (a) (i).........	(a) Omit “four ounces”, substitute “125 grams”.
	(b) Omit “two ounces”, substitute “60 grams”.
	(c) Omit “one gallon”, substitute “5 litres”.
Paragraph 87 (2) (b).............	(a) Omit “eight pounds” (twice occurring), substitute “3.5 kilograms”.
	(b) Omit “four pounds”, substitute “2 kilograms”.
	(c) Omit “one gallon”, substitute “5 litres”.
	(d) Omit “four hundred gallons”, substitute “2000 litres”.
Regulation 89..................	Omit “ten pounds”, substitute “70 kilopascals”.
Sub-regulation 94 (1).............	Omit “overseas”, substitute “oversea”.
Paragraph 95a (9) (a).............	Omit “the Director of Quarantine”, substitute “the Director”.
Schedule 1—
Form B......................	Omit “Quarantine Act 1908-1950” (twice occurring), substitute “Quarantine Act 1908”.
Form C......................	(a) Omit “owner” (twice occurring), substitute “owner (s)”.
	(b) Omit “we forward herewith the sum of One pound”, substitute “I/we forward herewith the sum of $2”.
Form D...................... .	Omit “Quarantine Act 1908-1924”, substitute “Quarantine Act 1908”.

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 30 June 1981.

2. Statutory Rules 1935 No; 71 as amended by 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; 1961 No. 23; 1966 Nos. 14, 109, 117 and 155; 1969 No. 98; 1971 No. 72; 1973 No. 179; 1974 No. 260; 1976 Nos. 83 and 206; 1977 No. 182; 1978 No. 174; 1979 No. 64; 1980 Nos. 16 and 117.

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Overview

The Quarantine (Animals) Regulations 1981 (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1681 were enacted to amend the existing Quarantine (Animals) Regulations, providing a more streamlined and up-to-date set of regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for regulatory updates in animal quarantine processes, ensuring consistency and clarity in the enforcement of quarantine measures for animals entering Australia. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the primary policy objective of these amendments was to modernise the regulatory framework by updating terminology, measurement units, and penalties to align with contemporary standards and practices. The changes included updating definitions, substituting metric measurements for imperial ones, and adjusting fines to reflect current economic conditions.

Scope and Application

The Quarantine (Animals) Regulations 1981, as amended by Statutory Rules 1981 No. 168, pertain to the control and management of animals and animal products entering or exiting Australia under the Quarantine Act 1908. These regulations apply to individuals, entities, and industries involved in the importation and exportation of animals and animal products, including livestock, pets, and animal by-products, ensuring they comply with the necessary health and safety standards to prevent the introduction of diseases and pests into Australia. The regulations have a national jurisdictional reach, governing activities across the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no specific exclusions mentioned in the text, but it is likely that certain low-risk items or small quantities may be exempt, as is common with such legislation. The application of these regulations can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which allow for detailed specifications and additional measures to be implemented as needed. The amendments to the regulations, such as the changes in terminology and measurement units, reflect updates to ensure clarity and consistency with current practices and standards.

Key Provisions

The Quarantine (Animals) Regulations 1981 (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1981 No. 1681 are designed to update and refine the existing Quarantine (Animals) Regulations to align with contemporary standards and practices. Regulation 3 is repealed, while other provisions are amended to reflect current terminology and standards. For example, the definition of “constable” in sub-regulation 4 (1) is modified to exclude any reference to Peace Officers under the Peace Officers Act 1925, and the definition of “the Act” is clarified to mean the Quarantine Act 1908. Furthermore, the term “Director of Quarantine” is consistently replaced with “the Director” throughout the regulations, streamlining the language and reducing redundancy. The amendments also update numerical values and units of measurement to reflect metric standards, such as converting distances from miles to kilometres, and temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius. These amendments impose certain obligations on the parties and entities governed by the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations. For instance, individuals and entities must now comply with the updated definitions and requirements set forth in the amended regulations. This includes adhering to the new standards for distances, temperatures, and other measurements as specified in the amended provisions. Additionally, entities must ensure that their practices and procedures are in line with the updated terminology, particularly in relation to the roles and responsibilities of the Director. Failure to comply with the provisions of the amended Quarantine (Animals) Regulations can result in various offences and penalties. The regulations include financial penalties for non-compliance, with fines ranging from $2 to $200 depending on the specific provision breached. For example, sub-regulation 52 (2) imposes a penalty of $2 for certain offences, while sub-regulation 76 (2) and paragraph 78 (1) (b) carry a penalty of $200. These penalties serve as a deterrent to non-compliance and ensure that the updated regulations are enforced effectively. Additionally, the regulations may also carry civil or criminal consequences for more serious breaches, although the specific details of such consequences are not provided in the text.

Area of Law: Animal Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Enforcement Powers

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