Bills Digest no. 59 1976
Apple and Pear Export Charge Bill 1976
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CONTENTS
Passage History
Purpose
Provisions
Contact Officer & Copyright Details
Passage History
Apple
and Pear Export Charge Bill 1976
Date introduced: 18 November 1976
House: House of Representatives
Portfolio: Primary Industry
Purpose
To impose a charge on exports of apples and pears.
Related Legislation
See Digest for Apple and Pear Levy Bill.
Provisions
This Bill provides for the imposition of a charge on apple and pears
exported after 1 January, 1977. (clause 6 and 2). The Apple and Pear Export Charges Act 1938
imposing the present levy is repealed from
that date. (clause 3)
The rate of the charge will be prescribed by the Government, taking
into account any recommendations of the Growers’ Association; but will
not exceed 6 cents per box of fruit (clause 7).
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