Australian Meat and Live‑stock Industry (Export of Sheep by Sea to Middle East—Northern Winter) Order 2018

made under section 17 of the

Australian Meat and Live‑stock Industry Act 1997

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date:                              1 November 2020

Includes amendments up to:            F2020L01348

Registered:                                         9 November 2020

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry (Export of Sheep by Sea to Middle East—Northern Winter) Order 2018 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 November 2020 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Editorial changes

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents

Part 1—Preliminary                                                                                                                                        1

1............ Name............................................................................................................................. 1

3............ Authority....................................................................................................................... 1

4............ Definitions..................................................................................................................... 1

5............ Application of this instrument....................................................................................... 2

Part 2—Export conditions                                                                                                                          3

6............ Prohibition of export of sheep....................................................................................... 3

7............ Conditions relating to watering systems........................................................................ 3

8............ Conditions relating to approved whistleblower hotline posters..................................... 3

9............ Conditions relating to pen air turnover.......................................................................... 4

11.......... Power or requirement to do or cause a thing to be done................................................ 5

Part 3—Exemptions                                                                                                                                        6

12.......... Application for exemption............................................................................................. 6

13.......... Secretary may decide whether to grant exemption......................................................... 6

14.......... Notice of decision.......................................................................................................... 7

15.......... Effect of exemption....................................................................................................... 7

Endnotes                                                                                                                                                                 8

Endnote 1—About the endnotes                                                                                                        8

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key                                                                                                            9

Endnote 3—Legislation history                                                                                                       10

Endnote 4—Amendment history                                                                                                     11

Part 1—Preliminary

1  Name

                   This instrument is the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry (Export of Sheep by Sea to Middle East—Northern Winter) Order 2018.

3  Authority

                   This instrument is made under section 17 of the Australian Meat and Live‑stock Industry Act 1997.

4  Definitions

                   In this instrument:

Act means the Australian Meat and Live‑stock Industry Act 1997.

Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock means the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock 3.0.

Note:          The Standards could in 2020 be viewed on the Department’s website (http://www.agriculture.gov.au).

independent qualified mechanical engineer means a person who:

                     (a)  has relevant qualifications in relation to the operation of ventilation systems; and

                     (b)  is not an employee of the holder of a live‑stock export licence or the Department; and

                     (c)  is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities or an equivalent or similar organisation.

live‑stock export licence has the meaning given by section 7 of the Act.

pen air turnover for a vessel means the ventilation rate measured in cubic metres per hour for each square metre of pen space on the vessel, calculated using an industry standard, or equivalent, method.

registered premises has the meaning given by section 7 of the Act.

sheep export licence means a live‑stock export licence granted under Part 2 of the Act to export sheep from Australia.

verified pen air turnover for a vessel means the pen air turnover for the vessel, as verified by an independent qualified mechanical engineer using an industry standard, or equivalent, method.

5  Application of this instrument

             (1)  This instrument applies in relation to sheep that are to be exported, or that are exported, from Australia by sea between 1 November in a year and 30 April in the following year if the vessel transporting the sheep:

                     (a)  leaves Australia after the commencement of this instrument; and

                     (b)  will travel, or travels, through waters in the Arabian Sea, or the Red Sea, north of latitude 11°N at any time during the voyage.

             (2)  To avoid doubt, this instrument applies whether or not the vessel is transporting other kinds of live‑stock in addition to sheep.

Part 2—Export conditions

6  Prohibition of export of sheep

             (1)  The holder of a sheep export licence must not export a consignment of sheep in relation to which this instrument applies unless the holder complies with the conditions in this instrument.

Note 1:       A sheep export licence is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence must comply with this instrument (see paragraph 17(5)(a) of the Act) (unless a relevant exemption is in force under Part 3 of this instrument).

Note 2:       The holder of a sheep export licence may commit an offence if the holder contravenes a condition of the licence either intentionally or being reckless as to the condition (see subsection 54(3) of the Act).

             (2)  Nothing in this instrument is intended to limit a condition or restriction in the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock to which the export of sheep is subject but, to the extent of any inconsistency between such a condition or restriction and a condition in this instrument, this instrument prevails.

7  Conditions relating to watering systems

                   Before the holder of a sheep export licence exports a consignment of sheep in relation to which this instrument applies, the holder must ensure that:

                     (a)  the vessel on which the sheep are to be transported is equipped with automatic live‑stock watering systems that have water receptacles at a height suitable for the sheep; and

                     (b)  details of those watering systems are set out in the record of equipment and arrangements attached to the Australian certificate for the carriage of livestock for the vessel issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority under Marine Order 43 (Cargo and cargo handling—livestock) 2018.

8  Conditions relating to approved whistleblower hotline posters

                   Before the holder of a sheep export licence exports a consignment of sheep in relation to which this instrument applies, the holder must be reasonably satisfied that posters approved by the Secretary (approved whistleblower hotline posters):

                     (a)  were displayed, in accordance with requirements approved in writing by the Secretary, on or at all premises (including registered premises and ports) where the sheep were prepared or held after being transported from the farm where they were sourced and before being loaded onto the vessel on which they are to be transported; and

                     (b)  were displayed, in accordance with requirements approved in writing by the Secretary, on the vessel on which the sheep are to be transported before they were loaded onto the vessel; and

                     (c)  continue to be displayed, in accordance with requirements approved in writing by the Secretary, on the vessel transporting the sheep until they are unloaded from the vessel.

Note:          The approved whistleblower hotline poster and the approved requirements for its display are published on the Department’s website (http://www.agriculture.gov.au).

9  Conditions relating to pen air turnover

             (1)  Before the holder of a sheep export licence exports a consignment of sheep in relation to which this instrument applies, the holder must:

                     (a)  ensure that the pen air turnover for the vessel on which the sheep are to be transported has been verified by an independent qualified mechanical engineer within the 5 year period ending on the day before the sheep are to be exported; and

                     (b)  if changes to the vessel have been made since the pen air turnover referred to in paragraph (a) was verified and the changes may have affected the pen air turnover for the vessel—ensure that the pen air turnover for the vessel has been verified by an independent qualified mechanical engineer after the changes to the vessel were made; and

                     (c)  take reasonable steps to satisfy himself or herself that the most recent verified pen air turnover for the vessel is correct; and

                     (d)  make a record stating the following:

                              (i)  the name of the vessel;

                             (ii)  that the pen air turnover for the vessel has been verified by an independent qualified mechanical engineer within the 5 year period ending on the day before the sheep are to be exported;

                            (iii)  the name and qualifications of the independent qualified mechanical engineer who carried out the most recent verification of the pen air turnover for the vessel;

                            (iv)  the method used to carry out the verification referred to in subparagraph (iii);

                             (v)  the date the verification referred to in subparagraph (iii) was carried out;

                            (vi)  the results of the verification referred to in subparagraph (iii).

             (2)  The holder of the sheep export licence must:

                     (a)  give the Secretary a written notice stating the most recent verified pen air turnover for the vessel and the method used to carry out the verification; and

                     (b)  give the Australian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd (LiveCorp) a written notice stating the most recent verified pen air turnover for the vessel.

             (3)  The notices required by subsection (2) must be given as soon as practicable after the most recent verification of the pen air turnover for the vessel has been carried out.

11  Power or requirement to do or cause a thing to be done

                   For the purposes of this instrument, if the holder of a sheep export licence has the power, or is required, under this instrument to do a thing, the holder is taken to have done the thing if the holder causes another person to do the thing on behalf of the holder.

Note:          For example, if the holder of a sheep export licence subcontracts to service providers, the holder is responsible for instructing the service provider to comply with this instrument.

Part 3—Exemptions

12  Application for exemption

             (1)  The holder of a sheep export licence may apply to the Secretary at any time for an exemption from one or more provisions of this instrument in relation to a consignment of sheep in relation to which this instrument applies.

             (2)  An application for an exemption must:

                     (a)  be made in a manner approved by the Secretary; and

                     (b)  if the Secretary has approved a form for making an application—include the information required by the form; and

                     (c)  set out the basis on which the exemption is sought.

Note:          A person may commit an offence if the person makes a false or misleading statement in an application or provides false or misleading information or documents (see sections 136.1, 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code).

             (3)  An application is taken not to have been made if the application does not comply with the requirements referred to in subsection (2) for the application.

13  Secretary may decide whether to grant exemption

Secretary may decide whether to grant exemption

             (1)  On receiving an application made under section 12 for an exemption, the Secretary may decide:

                     (a)  to grant the exemption; or

                     (b)  not to grant the exemption.

Note:          An application that does not comply with the requirements referred to in subsection 12(2) for the application is taken not to have been made (see subsection 12(3)).

Secretary may request further information or documents

             (2)  For the purpose of making a decision in relation to the application, the Secretary may, in writing, request the applicant to give the Secretary further specified information or documents relevant to the application.

Grounds for granting exemption

             (3)  The Secretary may grant the exemption if the Secretary is satisfied, having regard to any matter that the Secretary considers relevant, that it is appropriate to grant the exemption.

Exemption may be granted subject to conditions

             (4)  The Secretary may grant an exemption under paragraph (1)(a), subject to any conditions that the Secretary considers are necessary.

Note:          The exemption may be revoked if conditions are not complied with.

14  Notice of decision

Instrument of exemption

             (1)  If the Secretary decides to grant an exemption under paragraph 13(1)(a), the Secretary must give the applicant an instrument of exemption. The instrument must set out any conditions imposed under subsection 13(4).

Notice of refusal

             (2)  If the Secretary decides not to grant an exemption under paragraph 13(1)(b), the Secretary may notify the applicant, in writing, of the decision. The notice must include the reasons for the decision.

15  Effect of exemption

                   If the holder of a sheep export licence is granted an exemption under paragraph 13(1)(a) from one or more provisions of this instrument (the exempted provisions) in relation to a consignment of sheep, the exempted provisions do not apply in relation to the export of that consignment while the exemption is in force.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

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Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

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Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

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If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

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If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history