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Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021

I, Andrew Edgar Francis Metcalfe AO, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, make the following rules.

Dated 25 June 2021

Andrew Edgar Francis Metcalfe AO

Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

 

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Contents

1 Name

2 Commencement

3 Authority

4 Schedules

Schedule 1—Amendments

Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021

1  Name

  This instrument is the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  The whole of this instrument

1 July 2021.

1 July 2021

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under the Export Control Act 2020.

4  Schedules

  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1Amendments

 

Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021

1  Section 16

Insert:

Animals Rules means the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021.

ESCAS has the meaning given by the Animals Rules.

2  Section 16 (paragraphs (b) and (c) of the definition of export document)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

3  Section 16

Insert:

horticultural products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021.

4  Section 16 (definition of prescribed animal reproductive material)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

5  Section 16 (definition of prescribed live animals)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

6  Section 16 (definition of prescribed livestock)

Omit “Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021”, substitute “Animals Rules”.

7  Subsection 22(1) (table item 1)

Repeal the item, substitute:

 

1

Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to:

(a) prescribed livestock for export; or

(b) prescribed live animals for export; or

(c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$95 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$101 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$60 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$106 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$62 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

8  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 2, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

9  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$95 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$101 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$60 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$106 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$62 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

10  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

11  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

12  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

13  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 7, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

14  Subsection 22(1) (cell at table item 8, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

15  Section 22 (note)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

16  Section 23 (table items 1 and 2)

Repeal the items, substitute:

 

1

Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of:

(a) prescribed livestock for export; or

(b) prescribed live animals for export; or

(c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

2

Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, of horticultural products for export

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

2A

Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, of prescribed plants or prescribed plant products (other than horticultural products) for export

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

17  Section 23 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

18  Section 23 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

19  Section 23 (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

20  Section 23 (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

21  Section 23 (cell at table item 7, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

22  Section 23 (cell at table item 8, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

23  Section 23 (cell at table item 9, column 1)

Omit “or 5”, substitute “, 2A or 5”.

24  Section 23 (cell at table item 9, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

25  Section 23 (after table item 9)

Insert:

 

9A

Activities carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer as directed by the Secretary under section 313 of the Act in relation to an approved export program

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021, the sum of:

(i) $1,740 for each day or part of a day; and

(ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022, the sum of:

(i) $1,775 for each day or part of a day; and

(ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023, the sum of:

(i) $1,811 for each day or part of a day; and

(ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year, the sum of:

(i) $1,847 for each day or part of a day; and

(ii) the reasonable costs (including the cost of the officer’s salary, transport and accommodation) incurred in carrying out the activities

26  Section 23 (note)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

27  Subsection 24(1) (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$21,963 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$16,329 for each month or part of a month;

(b) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$23,332 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$17,487 for each month or part of a month;

(c) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$24,517 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$18,375 for each month or part of a month;

(d) for each allocated authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the allocated authorised officer is a veterinarian—$24,970 for each month or part of a month; or

(ii) if the allocated authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$18,715 for each month or part of a month;

28  After section 24

Insert:

24A  Fees in relation to applications for veterinarian accreditation

  The fee that may be charged in relation to the feebearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.

 

Fees—applications for veterinarian accreditation

Item

Column 1

Feebearing activity

Column 2

Amount

1

Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by a veterinarian for accreditation under Division 2 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules

The amount is as follows:

(a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

2

Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by an accredited veterinarian for renewal of the veterinarian’s accreditation under Division 3 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules

The amount is as follows:

(a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

3

Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by an accredited veterinarian for variation of the veterinarian’s accreditation under Division 4 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules

The amount is as follows:

(a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

Note: Additional fees are payable if a feebearing activity is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty (see section 210).

29  Section 25 (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$500;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$529;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$540;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$551

 

30  Section 25 (table item 2)

Repeal the item, substitute:

 

2

Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for horticultural products

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$18; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$152; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$21; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$175; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$23; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$193; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$197; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

2A

Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for prescribed plants or prescribed plant products (other than horticultural products)

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$97; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$14; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$116; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$15; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$128; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$16; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$131; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

31  Section 25 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$38; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$500;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$40; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$529;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$42; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$540;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$43; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document$551

32  Section 25 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$9; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$145; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$10; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$174; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$198; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$202; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

33  Section 25 (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$6; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$107; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$110; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$113; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$115; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

34  Section 25 (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$21; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$50; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$57; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or

(ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$58; or

(iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574

35  Section 25 (cell at table item 7, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$16; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$38; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$533;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$40; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$552;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$563;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or

(ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or

(iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$574

36  Section 25 (note 2)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

37  After section 25

Insert:

25A  Fees in relation to applications for livestock export licences

  The fee that may be charged in relation to the feebearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.

 

Fees in relation to applications for livestock export licences

Item

Column 1

Feebearing activity

Column 2

Amount

1

Consideration of an application under section 190 of the Act for a livestock export licence

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

2

Consideration of an application under section 195 of the Act to renew a livestock export licence

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

3

Consideration of an application under subsection 199(1) of the Act to make a variation in relation to a livestock export licence

The amount is as follows:

(a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

Note: Additional fees are payable if a feebearing activity is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty (see section 210).

38  Section 26 (table item 1)

Repeal the item, substitute:

 

1

Consideration of an application (other than an application mentioned in item 1A) for an exemption in relation to:

(a) prescribed livestock for export; or

(b) prescribed live animals for export; or

(c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1A

Consideration of an application, in relation to goods that are to be exported for a purpose or in a circumstance mentioned in paragraph 52(1)(b), (c) or (d) of the Act, for an exemption from the condition prescribed by the Animals Rules that prescribed livestock for export by the exporter must be prepared in accordance with an approved arrangement

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

39  Section 26 (cell at table item 2, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

40  Section 26 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

41  Section 26 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

42  Section 26 (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

43  Section 26 (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

44  Section 26 (note)

Omit “a shift loading or”.

45  Section 28

Repeal the section.

46  Section 210 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

210  Fees in relation to other feebearing activities carried out outside ordinary hours of duty

47  Subsection 210(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (1) This section applies if:

 (a) a feebearing activity specified in section 22, 23 or 26 is carried out in relation to a kind of goods (other than prescribed livestock, prescribed live animals, prescribed animal reproductive material, prescribed meat or prescribed meat products) during a period outside ordinary hours of duty; or

 (b) a feebearing activity specified in section 24A or 25A is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer during a period outside ordinary hours of duty.

Note: For ordinary hours of duty, see section 16.

48  Subsection 210(2) (note)

Omit “or 26”, substitute “, 24A, 25A or 26”.

49  Subsection 210(2) (table heading)

Omit “feebearing activities carried out in relation to goods (other than prescribed livestock, etc. or prescribed meat or prescribed meat products)”, substitute “other feebearing activities carried out”.

50  Section 211 (heading)

Omit “arrangement etc.”, substitute “arrangement or an ESCAS etc.”.

51  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

52  Subsection 211(1) (after table item 1)

Insert:

 

1A

Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of:

(a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act to register, or renew or vary the registration of, an establishment for holding and assembling prescribed livestock for export; or

(b) an application under Division 1 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act to approve an alteration of an establishment for holding and assembling prescribed livestock for export; or

(c) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act to approve a proposed arrangement, renew an approved arrangement or approve a variation of an approved arrangement, for holding and assembling prescribed livestock for export

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1B

Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application under Division 1 of Part 9 of Chapter 6 of the Animals Rules for approval of an ESCAS

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

1C

Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application under Division 2 of Part 9 of Chapter 6 of the Animals Rules for approval of a variation of an ESCAS

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

53  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 2, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$42 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

54  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$45 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year:

(i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or

(ii) in any other case—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

55  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

56  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 5, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

57  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 6, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$56 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

58  Subsection 211(1) (cell at table item 7, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour;

(d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour

59  Section 212

Repeal the section.

60  Section 213 (cell at table item 1, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$242;

(b) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$291;

(c) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$321;

(d) for each application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$328

61  Section 213 (cell at table item 2, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$1,695;

(b) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$2,037;

(c) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$2,248;

(d) for training or initial assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$2,293

62  Section 213 (cell at table item 3, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$1,937;

(b) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$2,328;

(c) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$2,570;

(d) for additional training or assessment carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$2,621

63  Section 213 (cell at table item 4, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

 

The amount is as follows:

(a) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2021—$242;

(b) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2022—$291;

(c) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2023—$321;

(d) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 or a later financial year—$328

64  Section 32 (cell at table item 12, column 1)

After “item 1” (wherever occurring), insert “or 2”.

65  At the end of the instrument

Add:

Part 5Application, saving and transitional provisions

Division 1Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021

51  Feebearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which shift loading is payable

 (1) To avoid doubt, despite the repeal of section 28 by the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021, that section continues to apply, in relation to a feebearing activity carried out before the repeal, as if the repeal had not happened.

 (2) This section does not limit the effect of section 7 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as it applies because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).