TRACTOR BOUNTY.
No. 65 of 1958.
An Act to amend the Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1956.
[Assented to 8th October, 1958.]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, for the purpose of appropriating the grant originated in the House of Representatives, as follows:—
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Tractor Bounty Act 1958.
(2.) The Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1956 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1958.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Specification of bounty.
3. Section six of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by inserting in sub-section (2.), after the word “fifty-five,”, the words “or during such further period as is declared by Proclamation under this section to be a period to which this Act applies,”; and
(b) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-sections:—
“(3.) The Governor-General may, by Proclamation, declare that a period, commencing on the twenty-fourth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight, and terminating on such date as- is specified in the Proclamation (being a date not later than the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine), is a period to which this Act applies.
“(4.) At any time before the terminating date specified in a Proclamation made in pursuance of the last preceding sub-section, the Governor-General may, by further Proclamation, amend that first-mentioned Proclamation by substituting for that terminating date a date earlier than that terminating date, but not earlier than the date on which the further Proclamation is published in the Gazette, and, upon the publication of the further Proclamation in the Gazette, that first-mentioned Proclamation shall have effect, and be deemed at all times to have had effect, as so amended.”.
Overview
The Tractor Bounty Act 1958 was enacted to amend the Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1956, aiming to address the need for additional flexibility in the timing and duration of the bounty period for tractor purchases. This Act was passed by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia and received Royal Assent on 8 October 1958. It empowers the Governor-General to extend or shorten the bounty period through proclamation, providing the flexibility necessary to respond to changing economic conditions and the needs of the agricultural sector. This legislative amendment ensures that the bounty scheme can be effectively managed and adapted to support farmers during specific periods of need.
Scope and Application
The Tractor Bounty Act 1958 amends the Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1956, which collectively may be cited as the Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1958. The Act applies to any periods declared by proclamation under its provisions, extending the scope of the original Act beyond its initial timeframe. Specifically, the Governor-General is empowered to specify periods during which the bounty applies, with the initial period starting on 24 October 1958 and ending no later than 30 June 1959. Furthermore, the Governor-General can amend these periods by issuing further proclamations before the initially specified end date, allowing for flexibility in the application of the bounty. This Act operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting all entities and individuals subject to its terms during the proclaimed periods.
Key Provisions
The Tractor Bounty Act 1958 amends the Tractor Bounty Act 1939-1956, introducing changes primarily through Section 3. This section modifies Section six of the Principal Act by allowing the Governor-General to extend the period during which a bounty may be granted for the purchase of tractors. Specifically, the Governor-General can declare a period from 24 October 1958 to a date not later than 30 June 1959 as a period to which the Act applies. Furthermore, before the specified terminating date, the Governor-General has the authority to amend the Proclamation by substituting an earlier date, provided it is not earlier than the date of publication in the Gazette.
Under the Tractor Bounty Act 1958, there are obligations placed on the Governor-General to make these declarations and amendments through Proclamations, which must be published in the Gazette. This ensures transparency and legal effect from the date of publication. The Principal Act itself is also updated to reflect these changes, allowing for flexibility in setting the duration of the bounty period.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the Governor-General to ensure that any extended periods are appropriately communicated and legally effective. These obligations include the timely publication of any amendments to the initial Proclamation in the Gazette. The intent is to provide a clear framework for extending the bounty period while maintaining legal certainty and public notice.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act, including the proper issuance and publication of Proclamations, could result in legal consequences. Although the Act does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, breaches of such obligations could potentially lead to civil or administrative actions under relevant Australian legislation, depending on the specific context and the extent of the non-compliance. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would be determined by the courts based on the nature and severity of the breach.