Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
On 3 May 2016, as part of revenue measures announced in the Australian Government’s 2016-17 Budget, the Government announced changes to regulations to introduce a new mandatory export fodder levy. The changes commencing on 1 July 2016 will introduce a statutory levy (as a charge of $0.50 per tonne) on all hay and straw exported. The aim of the levy, which was proposed by the export fodder industry, is to secure ongoing funding to support export fodder research, development and extension. This levy replaces a voluntary levy arrangement. A Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has been assessed as compliant and consistent with best practice by the Office of Best Practice Regulation. The RIS estimates the average annual regulatory cost at about $2000 per annum. The OBPR has agreed to the regulatory burden estimate.
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