STATUTORY RULES.
1953. No. 15
REGULATIONS UNDER THE QUARANTINE ACT 1908-1950.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the, following Regulation under the Quarantine Act 1908-1950.
Dated this twentieth day of February, 1953
W.J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
SGD. EARLE PAGE
Minister of State for Health.
Amendments of the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations.†
Third schedule.
The Third Schedule to the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from item 2 the words and figures— |
| “ Cattle— | | | | |
| (a) Mules two years old or over ................. | 0 | 0 | 0 | per day |
| (b) Other cattle ............................ | 0 | 5 | 0 | per day ” |
| and inserting in their stead the words and figures— |
| “ Cattle— | | | | |
| (a) males two years old or over ................. | 0 | 7 | 0 | per day |
| (b) other cattle ............................ | 0 | 6 | 0 | per day ”; |
| And | | | | |
(b) by omitting from that item the words and figures— |
| “ Dogs— | | | | |
| (a) three months old or over ................... | 0 | 2 | 0 | per day |
| (b) less than three months old .................. | 0 | 1 | 0 | per day |
| Cats ..................................... | 0 | 1 | 0 | per day ” |
| and inserting in their stead the words and figures— |
| “ Dogs— | | | | |
| (a) three months old or over ................... | 0 | 3 | 0 | per day |
| (b) less than three months old .................. | 0 | 1 | 6 | per day |
| Cats ..................................... | 0 | 1 | 6 | per day ”. |
* Notified In the Commonwealth Gazette on 1953.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 71, as amended by Statutory Rules 1930, No. 37 1937, No. 69; 1938, No. 95; 1939, No. 139; 1941, No. 83; 1942, No. 61; .1944, No. 184; .1946, No. 17; and 1950, No. 95.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
156.—Price 3d. 9/20.1.1953.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1953 No. 15, enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, amends the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1950. This legislative instrument responds to the need for updated quarantine fees for animals entering Australia, addressing the outdated fee structure that was in place. The amendments seek to reflect current economic conditions and ensure the financial sustainability of the quarantine services, thereby maintaining effective border protection against the introduction of animal diseases and pests.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1950 apply to the importation of animals into the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations specifically pertain to the quarantine of animals to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases and pests. The regulations cover entities such as individuals, businesses, and government agencies involved in the importation of animals. The scope includes the financial aspects of the quarantine process, such as the fees for holding animals during quarantine, which have been adjusted as per the amendments in the Statutory Rules 1953, No. 15. These amendments involve changes to the daily rates charged for the quarantine of specific animals like cattle and dogs, while the rates for cats remain unchanged. The changes are effective throughout the Commonwealth, reflecting the national approach to animal health and biosecurity. The regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions but operate within the broader framework of the Quarantine Act. Any further elaboration or specific conditions may be outlined in subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the Act.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1950 (sections referenced in parentheses) concern the amendment of the fees associated with the quarantine of specific animals entering Australia. The Third Schedule to the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations is amended to adjust the daily quarantine fees for cattle and dogs. For cattle, the fee for males that are two years old or over is increased to 70 cents per day, and for other cattle, the fee is increased to 60 cents per day (Schedule 3, item 2(a) and (b)). For dogs, the fee for those three months old or over is increased to 30 cents per day, and for those less than three months old, the fee is increased to 16 cents per day (Schedule 3, item 3(a) and (b)). The fee for cats remains unchanged at 16 cents per day (Schedule 3, item 3(c)).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on parties or entities involved in the importation of animals. Importers and other relevant parties must ensure that they comply with the updated fee structures as outlined in the amended Third Schedule. This includes correctly categorising the animals based on their age and species and paying the corresponding quarantine fees as stipulated in the Regulations. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in legal consequences, including fines or other penalties under the Quarantine Act 1908-1950.
Breach of the Quarantine Act 1908-1950, including failure to adhere to the amended fee structures in the Regulations, can result in various penalties. The maximum penalties for such breaches are not explicitly stated within the text of these Regulations but can be found in the principal Act. Generally, under the Quarantine Act, penalties can include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the specific breach and the discretion of the court. Additionally, non-compliance with the fee payment requirements could lead to civil consequences, such as financial liabilities for unpaid fees.