Quarantine Service Fees 2003–2005 (Australia Post) Determination 2003
Quarantine Determination 2003 (No. 1)
I, WARREN ERROL TRUSS, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make this Determination under section 86E of the Quarantine Act 1908.
Dated 16 June 2003
WARREN TRUSS
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Contents
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1 Name of Determination
2 Definitions
3 Basic fee for quarantine services payable by Australia Post
4 Payment day for basic fee
5 Late payment fee
1 Name of Determination
This Determination is the Quarantine Service Fees 2003–2005 (Australia Post) Determination 2003.
Note This Determination takes effect on the day on which the notice of the Determination is published in the Gazette — see Act, subsection 86E (3).
2 Definitions
In this Determination:
Act means the Quarantine Act 1908.
Australia Post means the Australian Postal Corporation.
postal article has the same meaning as in the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989.
Note The terms basic fee, payment day and quarantine service (used in this Determination) are defined in section 86E of the Act.
3 Basic fee for quarantine services payable by Australia Post
For section 86E of the Act, the fees payable by Australia Post for the provision of quarantine services for postal articles received by Australia Post from places outside Australia are as follows:
Item | Period of quarantine service | Basic fee ($) |
1 | July, August and September 2003 | 723,515.63 |
2 | October, November and December 2003 | 723,515.63 |
3 | January, February and March 2004 | 723,515.63 |
4 | April, May and June 2004 | 723,515.63 |
5 | July, August and September 2004 | 759,691.41 |
6 | October, November and December 2004 | 759,691.41 |
7 | January, February and March 2005 | 759,691.41 |
8 | April, May and June 2005 | 759,691.41 |
4 Payment day for basic fee
The basic fee must be paid on or before the last day of the period for which the fee is payable (the payment day).
5 Late payment fee
(1) If the basic fee is not paid on or before the payment day for the fee, an additional fee (the late payment fee) is payable by Australia Post.
(2) The late payment fee is:
where:
days overdue is the number of days after the payment day and before the day on which the basic fee is paid.
Overview
The Quarantine Service Fees 2003–2005 (Australia Post) Determination 2003 was enacted to set forth the fees that Australia Post is required to pay for quarantine services provided for postal articles received from outside Australia. This legislative instrument was introduced to ensure that the financial obligations related to the quarantine of imported goods were clearly defined and to provide a transparent framework for the fees associated with these services. Made under section 86E of the Quarantine Act 1908 by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren Truss, the primary objective of this Determination is to establish a specific fee structure that Australia Post must adhere to for the provision of quarantine services, thereby ensuring compliance and financial responsibility for the services rendered.
Scope and Application
The Quarantine Service Fees 2003–2005 (Australia Post) Determination 2003, made under section 86E of the Quarantine Act 1908, applies specifically to the Australian Postal Corporation, referred to as Australia Post, and pertains to the fees associated with the provision of quarantine services for postal articles received from places outside Australia. The fees are set for each three-month period from July 2003 to June 2005, with varying rates for different periods. This Determination establishes the financial obligations of Australia Post in relation to the specified quarantine services and outlines the consequences for late payments. The fees must be paid on or before the last day of each specified period, and additional late payment fees are applicable if the basic fee is not paid by the due date. This Determination provides a clear framework for the financial arrangements between Australia Post and the government concerning the specified quarantine services for postal articles.
Key Provisions
The Quarantine Service Fees 2003–2005 (Australia Post) Determination 2003 outlines the fees Australia Post must pay for quarantine services related to postal articles from outside Australia (sections 3 and 4). This Determination specifies a basic fee for quarantine services for each three-month period between July 2003 and June 2005. For instance, the basic fee for July, August, and September 2003 is $723,515.63, and for October, November, and December 2004, it is $759,691.41 (section 3). The payment day for these fees is the last day of the period for which the fee is payable (section 4).
The Determination imposes clear obligations on Australia Post, primarily to pay the specified basic fees by the designated payment days. Failure to do so results in the imposition of a late payment fee, which is calculated based on the number of days the payment is overdue (section 5). This requirement ensures timely financial settlement, supporting the operational continuity of quarantine services.
Breaching the payment obligations under this Determination can lead to financial penalties. If Australia Post fails to pay the basic fee by the payment day, an additional late payment fee is charged, calculated based on the number of days overdue (section 5(2)). The exact penalty amount is not explicitly stated in the text, but it is contingent on the number of days the payment is delayed. This ensures that Australia Post maintains timely payments to support the efficient operation of quarantine services.