Quarantine (Animals) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1950. No. 95.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE QUARANTINE ACT 1903-1947.*

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 1.908-1947.

Dated this seventh day of December, 1950.

W.J. McKell

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Health.

AMENDMENTS OF THE QUARANTINE (ANIMALS) REGULATIONS.

Fees.

1. Regulation 95 of the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.).

The Schedule.

2. The Third Schedule to the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead :—

“ THE THIRD SCHEDULE.

SCALE OF FEES. Regulation 95.

Item.

Matter in respect of which fee is payable.

Amount of fee.

 

 

£

s.

d.

1

Veterinary examination of animals of the kinds specified in this item other than suckling animals loss 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 ......

2

2

0

 

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

1

1

0

 

Sheep, swine, goats, dogs, cats—

 

 

 

 

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

1

1

0

 

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

0

5

0

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

0

5

0

 

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

0

1

0

 

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

0

10

0

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1950.

† Statutory Rules 1033, No. 71, as amended by Statutory Rules 1936. No. 37; 1937. No. 09; 1938, No. 95; 1939, No. 139; 1941, No. 83; 1912, No. 61; 1944, No. 184; and 1946, No. 17.

4502.—PRICE 3D. 9/17.11.1050.
The Third Schedulecontinued.

Item.

Matter in respect of which fee is payable.

Amount of fee.

 

 

£

s.

d.

 

1—contd.

(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 .

1

1

0

 

 

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

0

2

0

 

 

Sheep, swine, goats, dogs, cats—

 

 

 

 

 

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

0

10

0

 

 

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

0

2

0

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

0

5

0

 

 

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

0

1

0

 

 

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

0

10

0

 

 

(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              

2

2

0

 

 

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

0

1

0

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

0

10

0

 

 

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

0

5

0

 

 

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

0

0

6

 

 

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

0

10

0

 

2

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

0

7

6

per day

 

Cattle—

 

 

 

 

 

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

0

6

0

per day

 

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

0

5

0

per day

 

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

0

3

0

per day

 

Sheep and Goats—

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Males  

0

2

0

Per day

 

(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

1

6

per day

 

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

0

1

0

per day

 

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

 

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

0

0

6

per day

 

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

0

0

6

per day

 

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

0

0

3

per day


The Third Schedulecontinued.

Item.

Matter in respect of which fee is payable

Amount of fee.

 

 

£

s.

d.

3

Shearing sheep and goats—

 

 

 

 

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

1

0

0

 

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

0

6

0

4

Dipping sheep and goats—

 

 

 

 

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

1

0

0

 

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

1

10

0

 

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

0

1

0

5

Disinfection of articles of the following kinds—

 

 

 

 

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

0

5

0 each

 

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

0

5

0 per set

 

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

0

0

3 per article

 

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

0

10

0 each

 

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

0

10

0 per set

 

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

0

5

0 each

 

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

0

2

6 each

6

Fumigation of feathers and furred skins—

 

 

 

 

for each 20 lb or part of 20 lb., including the weight of containers .

0

1

0 "

By Authority: L. F. JOHNSOTN, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Quarantine Act 1908-1947, enacted by the Australian Parliament, was designed to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases into Australia through the regulation of the importation of animals, animal products, and other goods. The 1950 Statutory Rules amending the Quarantine (Animals) Regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the federal Executive Council. These regulations were aimed at updating the fees associated with the veterinary examination, upkeep, and sustenance of animals in quarantine stations, as well as other related services. The policy objective of these amendments was to ensure that the costs associated with maintaining Australia's biosecurity measures were efficiently managed and transparently reflected in the fees charged.

Scope and Application

The Quarantine (Animals) Regulations, 1950, are statutory rules made under the Quarantine Act 1908-1947 and pertain to the fees associated with the veterinary examination, upkeep, and sustenance of animals within a quarantine station, as well as other related services such as shearing, dipping, and disinfection of animal articles. These regulations apply to various entities including individuals, businesses, and government bodies involved in the importation of animals into Australia, specifying the fees for each type of service rendered. The geographic scope of these regulations is national, as they are made under a Commonwealth Act and apply across Australia. The regulations do not explicitly mention any exclusions or exemptions; however, the fees detailed cater to specific categories of animals and services, indicating a structured approach to the application of charges. The regulations also provide for the possibility of further amendments through subordinate instruments, as evidenced by the historical amendments listed.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1947 primarily focus on establishing a scale of fees for various animal-related activities, as detailed in the Third Schedule. For instance, section 1 amends Regulation 95 to omit sub-regulation (2), while section 2 replaces the existing Third Schedule with a new one that lists fees for services such as veterinary examinations, upkeep and sustenance of animals in quarantine stations, shearing, dipping, disinfection of articles, and fumigation of feathers and furred skins. The fees are set out in British monetary units (£s.d.) and vary based on the type and origin of the animals, as well as the service provided. Under these Regulations, parties or entities involved in importing animals into Australia must adhere to the specified fees for veterinary examinations, upkeep, and other related services. For example, they must pay a fee for each animal examined by a veterinarian, depending on the type of animal and its country of origin. Similarly, they must pay for the upkeep and sustenance of animals in quarantine stations, with fees varying based on the type of animal and its age or sex. Additionally, parties must pay fees for services such as shearing, dipping, disinfection of articles, and fumigation of feathers and furred skins. Breaches of these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. For example, failure to pay the required fees may result in fines or other penalties, while more serious breaches, such as illegally importing animals or providing false information to authorities, may result in criminal charges and imprisonment. The maximum penalties for these offences are not specified in the Regulations, but may be found in other legislation or court decisions. In summary, these Regulations establish a scale of fees for various animal-related activities under the Quarantine Act 1908-1947. Parties or entities involved in importing animals into Australia must adhere to these fees, and breaches may result in civil or criminal consequences. While the maximum penalties for these offences are not specified in the Regulations, they may be found in other legislation or court decisions.

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