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PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEVIES AND CHARGES COLLECTION (WHEAT) REGULATIONS 1991 NO. 306

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

STATUTORY RULES 1991 No. 306

Issued by Authority of the Minister of State for Primary Industries and Energy.

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection (Wheat) Regulations

Section 30 of the above Act empowers the Governor-General to make regulations for the purposes of the Act, in particular:

(1)       providing for the manner of payment of levy and charge;

(2)       requiring producers and others to furnish returns and information;

(3)       requiring producers and others to keep accounts and records; and

(4)       providing for penalties, not exceeding $1000, for offences against the regulations.

The Act brings together similar provisions previously embodied in over 30 Acts. These Regulations will allow for the implementation of standard provisions across a broad range of industries as well as more uniformity in collection methods.


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