STATUTORY RULES.
1943. No. 130.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE RABBIT SKINS EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1940-1942.*
Whereas by section 4 of the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940-1942 it is provided that a charge is imposed and shall be levied and paid on all rabbit skins exported from the Commonwealth after a date to be fixed by Proclamation and that the rate of charge shall be as prescribed after report to the Minister by the Australian Rabbit Skins Board constituted under the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Appropriation Act 1940 but shall not in any case exceed Two shillings and sixpence for each pound of rabbit skins exported:
And whereas the said Australian Rabbit Skins Board has reported to the Minister that the rate of charges imposed on seventeenth day of May, 1943, should be at the rates prescribed by the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulation, as amended by the Regulations, as amended by the Regulations hereunder:
Now therefore I, the Deputy of 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 Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940-1942.
Dated this seventeenth day of May, 1943.
Deputy of the Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
AMENDMENT OF THE RABBIT SKINS EXPORT CHARGES REGULATION.†
ns.
1. Regulation 2 of the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulations is amended by omitting the word “ninepence” and inserting in its stead the words “One shilling and sixpence”.
Commencement.
2. These Regulations shall come into operation on the seventeenth day of May, 1943.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on May, 1943.
† Statutory Rules 1940, No. 105, as amended by Statutory Rules 1940, No. 149; 1941, No. 107; and 1942, Nos. 285 and 432.
Overview
The Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940-1942 was enacted to provide a legislative framework for imposing and regulating export charges on rabbit skins. The need for such legislation arose to ensure that the export of rabbit skins was appropriately taxed and to manage the revenue generated from these exports. The Australian Rabbit Skins Board, constituted under the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Appropriation Act 1940, was tasked with advising on the appropriate rates of charge. The policy objective was to maintain a steady flow of revenue from rabbit skin exports while preventing excessive charges that could harm the industry. The Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulation 1943, enacted by the Deputy of the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, established the rates of these charges, ensuring they were within the prescribed limits and amended as necessary to reflect market conditions and economic considerations.
Scope and Application
The Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulations 1943, made under the authority of the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940-1942, apply to all rabbit skins exported from the Commonwealth of Australia, imposing an export charge on these goods. The primary aim of these regulations is to levy a charge on rabbit skins exported beyond Australian borders, with the rate of charge not exceeding two shillings and sixpence per pound of rabbit skins. The application of this Act is specific to entities or individuals exporting rabbit skins from Australia. The amendment of these regulations, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1940, No. 105, and subsequent amendments, governs the specific rates at which these charges should be applied, ensuring compliance by exporters. The scope of the regulation is national, extending across the Commonwealth, with no specific exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the provided text. The rates and regulations are subject to adjustment through subordinate instruments as advised by the Australian Rabbit Skins Board and reported to the Minister.
Key Provisions
The Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulations (C1943L00130) establish the operative sections that dictate the charge on rabbit skins exported from the Commonwealth. Section 2 amends the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulations by changing the charge rate from ninepence to One shilling and sixpence for each pound of rabbit skins exported, as reported by the Australian Rabbit Skins Board and approved by the Minister. These Regulations come into effect on the seventeenth day of May, 1943, as stated in Section 2. This change in charge rate is a direct result of the Board's report to the Minister, aligning with the provisions of the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940-1942.
The Act and subsequent Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved in the export of rabbit skins. Firstly, exporters are required to pay the specified charge on all rabbit skins exported from the Commonwealth, as outlined in Section 4 of the Act. The charge rate is determined by the Australian Rabbit Skins Board, which must report its findings to the Minister. Additionally, the Regulations mandate that the Board's recommendations are to be implemented by the Minister, ensuring that the charge is levied accurately and fairly. This process ensures that the Board's reports and the Minister's approvals are followed meticulously to maintain the integrity of the export charge system.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences. Although specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations, breaches of export charges could potentially lead to fines or other penalties under the overarching legislation, the Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940-1942. The maximum penalty for such offences would depend on the severity of the breach and the specific provisions of the primary Act, which could include financial penalties or other legal repercussions for non-compliance.