Clarity of Roles - The persimmons levy and export charge funds Horticulture Innovation Disbursement Australia Limited research and development (R&D) and marketing. Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Regulations 1999 - Schedule 15 Part 24 The levy rate is 6.25 cents per kilogram, of which 2.5 cents are for marketing, and 3.75 are for research and development. Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Regulations 2000 - Schedule 10 Part 24 The charge rate is 6.25 cents per kilogram, of which 2.5 cents are for marketing, and 3.75 are for research and development. Roles and DAWR collects the levies and distributes them to HIAL. It also distributes Responsibilities the Australian Government’s matching R&D contributions Consistent Yes, consistent and legally efficient. Efficient Levy collection cost ratio (2015/16(e)): 9.3% (rank 60/72) Plain English Drafting Yes plain English drafting. Duplication The rates of levy between the export charge regulations and excise levy regulations are identical. Consider possibility to amalgamate these into one schedule outlining the applicable levies payable by Persimmon producers. Flexibility Yes, flexible, levy rate in regulations. Other Comments Quarterly with annual returns for retail producers. MINTER ELLISON AND ACIL ALLEN CONSULTING B.43 PINEAPPLES Commodity Comments Act Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999 Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999 Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 Regulation Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Regulations 1999 (Cth) Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Regulations 2000 (Cth) Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991 (Cth) Fit for purpose The levy funds research and PHA plant health programs. Yes, fit for purpose.
Clarity of Roles - Disbursement The persimmons levy and export charge funds Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited research and development (R&D) and marketing. Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Regulations 1999 - Schedule 15 Part 24 The levy rate is 6.25 cents per kilogram, of which 2.5 cents are for marketing, and 3.75 are for research and development. Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Regulations 2000 - Schedule 10 Part 24 The charge rate is 6.25 cents per kilogram, of which 2.5 cents are for marketing, and 3.75 are for research and development. Roles and Responsibilities DAWR collects the levies and distributes them to HIAL. It also distributes the Australian Government’s matching R&D contributions Consistent Yes, consistent and legally efficient. Efficient Levy collection cost ratio (2015/16(e)): 9.3% (rank 60/72) Plain English Drafting Yes plain English drafting. Duplication The rates of levy between the export charge regulations and excise levy regulations are identical. Consider possibility to amalgamate these into one schedule outlining the applicable levies payable by Persimmon producers. Flexibility Yes, flexible, levy rate in regulations. Other Comments Quarterly with annual returns for retail producers. MINTER ELLISON AND ACIL ALLEN CONSULTING B.43 PINEAPPLES Commodity Comments Act Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999 Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999 Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 Regulation Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Regulations 1999 (Cth) Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Regulations 2000 (Cth) Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991 (Cth) Fit for purpose The levy funds research and PHA plant health programs. Yes, fit for purpose.