{"id":"nsw:act-1978-054","name":"Meat Industry Act 1978","slug":"meat-industry-act-1978","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"54 of 1978","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":108267,"registerId":"nsw-act-1978-054-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Act","content":"#### 1 Name of Act\n\n1 Name of Act\n\n> This Act may be cited as the [Meat Industry Act 1978](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1978-054).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> > (1) This section, section 1 and so much of this Act as is necessary to be in force for the purpose of the constitution of the roll referred to in section 45 (1) (e), and the conduct of any election of members of the Authority as first constituted or for any purpose incidental thereto shall commence on the date of assent to this Act.\n> \n> > (2) Except as provided in subsection (1), this Act shall commence on such day as may be appointed by the Governor in respect thereof and as may be notified by proclamation published in the Gazette.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 3 Definition\n\n3 Definition\n\n> In this Act, the Food Authority means the NSW Food Authority constituted by the [Food Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-043).\n> \n> **s 3:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 1 (2); 1981 No 83, Sch 1; 1983 No 49, Sch 1 (1). Rep 1985 No 171, Sch 2 (1). Ins 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 4\n\n4–8 (Repealed)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"# Part 2\n\nParts 2–5\n\n9–59 (Repealed)\n\n**pt 2:** Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 9:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (2); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (2); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[12\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 10:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (3), 3 (1); 1985 No 171, Sch 2 (2); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (3); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[13\\]–\\[15\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 11:** Am 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (2); 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (4); 1990 No 46, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[16\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 11A:** Ins 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (3). Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (5), 4 (2); 1990 No 46, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[17\\] \\[18\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 11B:** Ins 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (3). Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 11C:** Ins 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (3). Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[19\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 11D:** Ins 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (3). Am 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[20\\] \\[21\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 12:** Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[22\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 13:** Rep 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (4).\n\n**s 15:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (6), 3 (2); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[23\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 16:** Am 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (5); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[24\\] \\[25\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 17:** Am 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (6). Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**pt 3:** Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**pt 3, div 1, hdg:** Am 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[26\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 18:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 1 (2), 4 (3), (4); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[27\\]–\\[29\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 19:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (6), 4 (5); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[30\\]–\\[33\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 20:** Am 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[34\\]–\\[36\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 21:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (7), 3 (3); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[37\\]–\\[40\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 22:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 3 (4), 4 (6); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[41\\]–\\[43\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 22A:** Ins 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (8). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[44\\] \\[45\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 22B:** Ins 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (8). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[46\\] \\[47\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 22C:** Ins 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[48\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 23:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (4); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[49\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 24:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (4); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[49\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 24A:** Ins 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[49\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 25:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (5); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[50\\]–\\[52\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 26:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (9); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (4); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[53\\] \\[54\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 27:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (10). Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[55\\].\n\n**s 28:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (4); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[56\\] \\[57\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 29:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 4 (7); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[54\\] \\[58\\]–\\[60\\]; 2001 No 121, Sch 2.145. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 29A:** Ins 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[61\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**pt 3, div 2:** Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[62\\].\n\n**s 30:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 4 (4). Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[62\\].\n\n**s 31:** Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[62\\].\n\n**s 32:** Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[62\\].\n\n**pt 3, div 3, hdg:** Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[63\\]. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 33:** Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[64\\].\n\n**s 34:** Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[65\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 35:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (11). Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 36:** Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 37:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (6); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 38:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (6); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 39:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (6); 1989 No 33, Sch 1 (1); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**s 40:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (7); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Rep 1978 No 54, sec 6A (4).\n\n**pt 3, div 3A (ss 40A–40C):** Ins 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[66\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**pt 3, div 4:** Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 41:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (12), 3 (4); 1989 No 33, Sch 1 (2); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (5); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1995 No 101, Sch 6; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[67\\]–\\[73\\]; 1999 No 85, Sch 1.19 \\[2\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 41A:** Ins 1989 No 33, Sch 1 (3). Am 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (6); 1995 No 101, Sch 6; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[74\\]–\\[81\\]; 1999 No 85, Sch 1.19 \\[3\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 42:** Am 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (13), 3 (4), 4 (8); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (7); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[82\\]–\\[84\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**s 43:** Am 1980 No 36, sec 3; 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (8); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (8); 1992 No 112, Sch 1. Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[85\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[6\\] (am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.8 \\[4\\]).\n\n**pt 3, div 5 (ss 43A, 43B):** Ins 1983 No 49, Sch 1 (3). Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[86\\].\n\n**pt 4, hdg:** Subst 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[7\\]. Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[3\\].\n\n**s 44:** Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[8\\].\n\n**s 45:** Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[87\\]. Am 1999 No 51, Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[9\\].\n\n**s 46:** Am 1978 No 150, Schs 1 (4), 2, Part 1; 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (7); 1983 No 49, Sch 2 (14); 1989 No 33, Sch 1 (4); 1990 No 77, Sch 2 (2); 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (4); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (9); 1995 No 11, Sch 1; 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[10\\]–\\[14\\]; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[88\\]–\\[92\\]. Rep 2002 No 112, Sch 3.\n\n**pt 5, hdg:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 1 (5). Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3). Ins 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[16\\]. Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[4\\].\n\n**pt 5:** Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[4\\].\n\n**s 47:** Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[15\\]. Ins 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[16\\] (am 1999 No 31, Sch 1.15 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 1999 No 51, Sch 2). Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[4\\].\n\n**s 48:** Am 1983 No 49, Sch 4 (3); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[93\\] \\[94\\]. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[15\\]. Ins 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[16\\]. Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[4\\].\n\n**s 49:** Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[15\\]. Ins 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[16\\]. Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[4\\].\n\n**s 50:** Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[15\\].\n\n**s 51:** Am 1978 No 150, Schs 1 (6), 2, Part 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 52:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 1 (7). Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 53:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 54:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 55:** Am 1978 No 150, Schs 1 (8), 2; 1983 No 49, Sch 4 (3); 1984 No 10, Sch 1; 1989 No 105, Sch 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 56:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 57:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Subst 1982 No 46, sec 2. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 58:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).\n\n**s 59:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (3).","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Meat industry levy","content":"# Part 5A Meat industry levy\n\nPart 5A Meat industry levy\n\n**pt 5A:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Amount of meat industry levy","content":"## Division 1 Amount of meat industry levy\n\nDivision 1 Amount of meat industry levy\n\n**pt 5A, div 1, hdg:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"59A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meat industry levy","content":"#### 59A Meat industry levy\n\n59A Meat industry levy\n\n> > (1) In respect of a year commencing on 1 January, a meat industry levy shall be payable to the Food Authority by every occupier of land liable to pay an animal health rate in respect of that year under the [Local Land Services Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-051).\n> \n> > (2) The amount of the levy payable by an occupier under subsection (1) is—\n> > \n> > > (a) the sum of $5 together with an amount calculated at the rate of 0.9 cents (or such other rate as may be prescribed) for each stock unit of the notional carrying capacity of the land, as assessed by or under the [Local Land Services Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-051), in respect of which the animal health rate is payable, or\n> > \n> > > (b) $100 (or such other amount as may be prescribed),\n> > \n> > whichever is the lesser amount.\n> \n> > (3) Notice of the amount of the meat industry levy payable under this section shall be given by service of a written notice on the occupier not later than the prescribed date in each year and may be given by the Food Authority or its agent.\n> \n> > (4) Where an occupier of land is liable to pay 2 or more animal health rates in respect of any land within the same district within the meaning of the [Rural Lands Protection Act 1998](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1998-143) immediately before its repeal, the amount of the meat industry levy payable may, on the application of the occupier to the Food Authority or its agent, be calculated in relation to the combined notional carrying capacity of each area of land in respect of which an animal health rate is payable.\n> \n> > (5) Where an occupier of land within the same or different districts within the meaning of the [Rural Lands Protection Act 1998](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1998-143) immediately before its repeal pays to the Food Authority or its agents meat industry levies in respect of different parcels of land the total of which exceed $100 or, if an amount is prescribed for the purposes of subsection (2) (b), that amount, the Food Authority or its agent shall, on the application of the occupier, refund to the occupier the amount of the excess.\n> \n> **s 59A:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1990 No 77, Sch 1; 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[17\\]; 1998 No 143, Sch 6.14 \\[1\\]–\\[3\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]; 2013 No 51, Sch 7.28 \\[1\\]–\\[3\\].","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"59B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Irregularity","content":"#### 59B Irregularity\n\n59B Irregularity\n\n> If for any reason notice of the amount of the meat industry levy is not given within or by the time prescribed under this Act, the Minister may extend the time for the giving of the notice.\n> \n> **s 59B:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Liability for meat industry levy","content":"## Division 2 Liability for meat industry levy\n\nDivision 2 Liability for meat industry levy\n\n**pt 5A, div 2, hdg:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"59C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Liability—generally","content":"#### 59C Liability—generally\n\n59C Liability—generally\n\n> > (1) Every meat industry levy shall be due and payable to and recoverable by the Food Authority or its agent after the expiration of 31 days after service of the notice referred to in section 59A.\n> \n> > (2) The occupier of land shall be primarily liable for payment of a meat industry levy payable in respect of that land.\n> \n> > (3) Two or more occupiers of land who hold jointly or in common shall be jointly and severally liable to the Food Authority for a meat industry levy payable in respect of that land, but as between themselves each shall be liable only for such part of the levy as is proportionate to the occupier’s interest in the land.\n> \n> > (4) An occupier referred to in subsection (3) who pays to the Food Authority more than the occupier’s proportionate part of the meat industry levy may recover the amount of the excess by way of contribution from the other occupier or occupiers, as the case may be.\n> \n> > (5) Where the name of the occupier liable to pay the meat industry levy is not known to the Food Authority or its agent, it shall be sufficient to levy the occupier by the designation of “occupier” without stating the occupier’s name.\n> \n> > (6) Where the whole or part of a meat industry levy is unpaid after the expiration of 12 months after the date on which it became due and payable to and recoverable by the Food Authority or its agent, the owner of the land in respect of which the levy is payable shall be liable for payment of the unpaid levy and any interest or any other charges payable in respect of the levy.\n> \n> > (7) A person who is liable to pay a meat industry levy shall not fail to pay the whole of the levy on or before the due date.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (8) An owner referred to in subsection (6) who pays the whole or part of an unpaid meat industry levy or any interest or charges payable in respect of a levy may recover the amount paid from the occupier of the land concerned.\n> \n> > (9) Nothing in subsection (6) affects an occupier’s liability for payment of a meat industry levy.\n> \n> > (10) Subsection (6) does not apply to land the subject of a lease, licence or purchase from the Crown.\n> \n> > (11) Subsections (3) and (4) apply to 2 or more owners of land liable under subsection (6) for payment of an unpaid meat industry levy as if a reference in subsections (3) and (4) to an occupier or occupiers were a reference to those owners.\n> \n> **s 59C:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[18\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\].","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"59D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Liability where an estate or interest is transferred","content":"#### 59D Liability where an estate or interest is transferred\n\n59D Liability where an estate or interest is transferred\n\n> > (1) Where a person ceases to be the occupier or owner of any land in respect of which a meat industry levy is payable, the person shall continue to be liable to the Food Authority for the levy to the same extent as if the person had continued to be the occupier or owner of the land, if the notice of the amount of the levy is given either—\n> > \n> > > (a) before the person ceases to be the occupier or owner of the land, or\n> > \n> > > (b) before the Food Authority or its agent has received notice under section 59E(1) of the person ceasing to be the occupier or owner of the land.\n> \n> > (2) Where a person who ceases to be the occupier or owner of any land pays to the Food Authority or its agent any meat industry levy which becomes due and payable after the person has ceased to be the occupier or owner of the land and before the Food Authority or its agent has received the notice under section 59E(1), the person may recover the amount from any person who thereafter becomes the occupier or owner, as the case may be, of the land.\n> \n> > (3) As between successive occupiers or owners of land a meat industry levy shall be considered as accruing from day to day and shall be apportionable in respect of time accordingly.\n> \n> **s 59D:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[19\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]; 2025 No 48, Sch 1.7\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"59E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of changes in occupancy or ownership of land","content":"#### 59E Notice of changes in occupancy or ownership of land\n\n59E Notice of changes in occupancy or ownership of land\n\n> > (1) A person shall, within one month of ceasing to be or becoming the occupier or owner of land in respect of which a meat industry levy is payable, give notice, in the form approved by the Food Authority, to the Food Authority or its agent.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) Proceedings in respect of any offence under this section may, notwithstanding any limit of time prescribed by any Act for instituting proceedings, be commenced at any time within the period of 2 years after the commission of the offence.\n> \n> **s 59E:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[20\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]; 2025 No 48, Sch 1.7\\[3\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"59F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Liability of person becoming occupier or owner","content":"#### 59F Liability of person becoming occupier or owner\n\n59F Liability of person becoming occupier or owner\n\n> > (1) A person who, in any year, becomes the occupier or owner of any land in respect of which a meat industry levy is due and payable for that year, shall be liable to the Food Authority for that meat industry levy and for all arrears of the levy owing by any previous occupier or owner in respect of the land, whether or not the person became the owner or occupier of the land after the meat industry levy became due and payable.\n> \n> > (2) Subsection (1) does not affect or extend to an occupier of land the subject of a lease, licence or purchase from the Crown, where the lease or licence is granted or purchase is made after a levy referred to in that subsection is payable, whether or not the land has been previously held under a lease, licence or purchase from the Crown.\n> \n> > (3) Any person may apply to the Food Authority for a certificate under this section as to the amount, if any, due or payable to the Food Authority by the occupier or owner of land for a meat industry levy in respect of the land or otherwise.\n> \n> > (4) An application for a certificate referred to in subsection (3) shall be made in the form approved by the Food Authority and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.\n> \n> > (5) A certificate referred to in subsection (3) shall be in the form approved by the Food Authority.\n> \n> > (6) The production of a certificate referred to in subsection (3) shall be deemed to be conclusive proof in favour of a person who becomes an occupier or owner of the land to which the certificate relates that at the date of the certificate no levies, charges or sums other than those stated in the certificate were due or payable in respect of the land.\n> \n> > (7) For the purposes of this section levies, charges or sums of money shall be deemed to be due or payable notwithstanding that the requisite period after service of any notice may not have expired.\n> \n> > (8) If the occupier or owner of any land pays to the Food Authority or its agent any meat industry levy which accrued during the occupancy or ownership of the land by some other person, the occupier or owner may recover from that other person such proportion of the levy as accrued while that other person was the occupier or owner of the land.\n> \n> **s 59F:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[21\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]; 2025 No 48, Sch 1.7\\[4\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"Division 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Recovery of meat industry levies","content":"## Division 3 Recovery of meat industry levies\n\nDivision 3 Recovery of meat industry levies\n\n**pt 5A, div 3, hdg:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"59G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Facilitation of recovery","content":"#### 59G Facilitation of recovery\n\n59G Facilitation of recovery\n\n> > (1) In any proceedings for the recovery of any meat industry levy, objection to the validity of the levy shall not be allowed and shall not prevent the recovery of the levy.\n> \n> > (2) An occupier or owner desiring to object to the validity of any meat industry levy may object to its validity before a prescribed court in the prescribed manner subject to such conditions and the payment of such fees as may be prescribed.\n> \n> **s 59G:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"59H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Overdue meat industry levies—extra charges","content":"#### 59H Overdue meat industry levies—extra charges\n\n59H Overdue meat industry levies—extra charges\n\n> > (1) Overdue meat industry levies shall be increased in accordance with this section.\n> \n> > (2) Where the whole or part of a meat industry levy is unpaid after the expiration of 60 days from the date on which the levy became due and payable to and recoverable by the Food Authority or its agent, the amount due shall be increased by a sum calculated at the prescribed rate per cent per annum, and the increase shall be deemed to be part of the levy.\n> \n> > (3) The calculation under subsection (2) shall be made in respect only of as many complete months as have expired between the due date and the date of payment, excluding any remaining portion of a month.\n> \n> > (4) If in any case the percentage is less than 10 cents, the increase shall be 10 cents.\n> \n> > (5) This section shall continue to apply to all unpaid levies notwithstanding that judgment may have been obtained in any court, including the District Court.\n> \n> **s 59H:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[22\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\].","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"59I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recovery of meat industry levies","content":"#### 59I Recovery of meat industry levies\n\n59I Recovery of meat industry levies\n\n> > (1) Any meat industry levies not paid as required by this Part may be recovered by the Food Authority or its agent as a debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.\n> \n> > (2) All meat industry levies due and payable by the same person, whether in respect of occupation or ownership of the same or different land, may be recovered by proceedings in one action or suit.\n> \n> > (3), (4) (Repealed)\n> \n> **s 59I:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[23\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]; 2006 No 120, Sch 2.53; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.65.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"Division 4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Division 4 Miscellaneous\n\nDivision 4 Miscellaneous\n\n**pt 5A, div 4, hdg:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"59J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Collection of meat industry levies","content":"#### 59J Collection of meat industry levies\n\n59J Collection of meat industry levies\n\n> > (1) The Food Authority may enter into an agreement or arrangement with Local Land Services for or with respect to the issue of notices specifying the amount of a meat industry levy and the undertaking by Local Land Services on behalf of the Food Authority of the collection and recovery of meat industry levies.\n> \n> > (2) Without affecting the generality of subsection (1), an agreement or arrangement referred to in subsection (1) may—\n> > \n> > > (a) provide for the deduction of commission by Local Land Services, and\n> > \n> > > (b) authorise Local Land Services to take any action or proceedings which could be taken by the Food Authority to recover unpaid meat industry levies under this Act.\n> \n> **s 59J:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[24\\] \\[25\\]; 1998 No 143, Sch 6.14 \\[4\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]–\\[7\\]; 2008 No 112, Sch 6.19 \\[3\\]. Subst 2013 No 51, Sch 7.28 \\[4\\].","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"59K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Waiver or refund of meat industry levies","content":"#### 59K Waiver or refund of meat industry levies\n\n59K Waiver or refund of meat industry levies\n\n> > (1) The Minister may, at the Minister’s discretion, direct the Food Authority—\n> > \n> > > (a) to waive payment of any meat industry levy or part of any meat industry levy, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to refund to an occupier or owner any meat industry levy or part of any meat industry levy,\n> > \n> > or both.\n> \n> > (2) The Minister may authorise the Food Authority to write off any amount owing to it whether for meat industry levies or otherwise if the Minister is satisfied that the amount is not recoverable.\n> \n> **s 59K:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[26\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\].","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"59L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Levy book","content":"#### 59L Levy book\n\n59L Levy book\n\n> > (1) Every meat industry levy shall be entered in a prescribed levy book which shall be kept by the Food Authority or its agent in the prescribed form and manner.\n> \n> > (2) The Food Authority or its agent may, in the prescribed manner, make or cause to be made such amendments and may remedy or cause to be remedied such omissions in the entries in the levy book kept by the Food Authority as may be necessary.\n> \n> > (3) Except in the case of formal amendments, an amendment of the levy book kept by the Food Authority in respect of the occupier of any holding shall be deemed to be a determination by the Food Authority of the amount so payable under a levy by the occupier in respect of the holding.\n> \n> > (4) In any proceedings for the recovery of any levy—\n> > \n> > > (a) an entry in the levy book, the entry being one of a series prescribed to be made, shall be evidence of the matters recorded in the levy book, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a copy of an entry in the levy book, the entry being one of a series prescribed to be made, shall be evidence of the entry and of the matters recorded in the levy book.\n> \n> **s 59L:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[27\\] \\[28\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\]–\\[7\\].","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"59M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemptions","content":"#### 59M Exemptions\n\n59M Exemptions\n\n> > (1) The regulations may exempt from the operation of all or any of the provisions of this Part any land or any person or class of persons.\n> \n> > (2) An exemption under subsection (1) may be given unconditionally or subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in respect of the exemption.\n> \n> > (3) Where an exemption under subsection (1) is given subject to conditions, the exemption does not have effect during any period when the conditions are not complied with.\n> \n> **s 59M:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2).","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"59N","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evidence of agent","content":"#### 59N Evidence of agent\n\n59N Evidence of agent\n\n> In any proceedings for the purposes of this Part, proof shall not, until evidence is given to the contrary, be required of the appointment of an agent of the Food Authority.\n> \n> **s 59N:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (2). Am 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[29\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\].","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Finance","content":"# Part 6 Finance\n\nPart 6 Finance","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 60\n\n60–62 (Repealed)","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Investment","content":"#### 63 Investment\n\n63 Investment\n\n> The Food Authority may invest money held by it under this Act in Government securities of the Commonwealth or of the State or in any securities guaranteed by the Government of the State, or on call or on fixed deposit, or partly on call and partly on fixed deposit, with the Treasurer or with any bank, building society or credit union or in such other manner as the Governor approves or as is prescribed.\n> \n> **s 63:** Am 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (7); 1996 No 24, Sch 1; 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[31\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[6\\].","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 64\n\n64, 65 (Repealed)","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fund to be established","content":"#### 66 Fund to be established\n\n66 Fund to be established\n\n> All money received under this Act by the Food Authority or its officers or employees, and all money appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the functions of the Food Authority under this Act are to go to form a fund out of which may be paid—\n> \n> > (a) the expenses of the Council, and\n> \n> > (b) all expenses of the Food Authority in the carrying out of its functions under this Act.\n> \n> **s 66:** Am 1978 No 150, Schs 1 (9), 2, Part 1, 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (8); 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (3); 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (8); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[95\\]. Subst 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[32\\]. Am 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[5\\].","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Funding of operations of Food Authority","content":"#### 67 Funding of operations of Food Authority\n\n67 Funding of operations of Food Authority\n\n> The Food Authority is to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that money received by the Food Authority under this Act after the commencement of this section is used for the purposes of carrying out its functions under this Act or in connection with any food safety scheme (within the meaning of the [Food Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-043)) relating to the meat industry.\n> \n> **s 67:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (9). Ins 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[32\\]. Am 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[6\\]–\\[8\\].","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 7 Miscellaneous\n\nPart 7 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"68","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 68\n\n68–75 (Repealed)","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"75A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation by Minister","content":"#### 75A Delegation by Minister\n\n75A Delegation by Minister\n\n> > (1) The Minister may delegate to a person the exercise of any of the Minister’s functions under this Act, other than this power of delegation.\n> \n> > (2) A delegation under this section—\n> > \n> > > (a) shall be in writing,\n> > \n> > > (b) may be general or limited, and\n> > \n> > > (c) may be revoked, wholly or partly, by the Minister.\n> \n> > (3) A delegate is, in the exercise of a function delegated under this section, subject to such conditions as are specified in the instrument of delegation.\n> \n> > (4) A function delegated under this section, when exercised by the delegate, shall be deemed to have been exercised by the Minister.\n> \n> > (5) A delegation under this section does not prevent the exercise of a function by the Minister.\n> \n> > (6) A function purporting to have been exercised by a delegate under this section shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to have been duly exercised by a delegate under this section.\n> \n> **s 75A:** Ins 1985 No 171, Sch 2 (3).","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proceedings for offences","content":"#### 76 Proceedings for offences\n\n76 Proceedings for offences\n\n> > (1) Proceedings for an offence against this Act may be dealt with before the Local Court or before the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction.\n> \n> > (2) Proceedings for an offence against the regulations are to be disposed of in a summary manner before the Local Court.\n> \n> > (3) The maximum pecuniary penalty that may be imposed by the Local Court in proceedings for an offence against this Act is 50 penalty units or the maximum penalty provided by this Act in respect of the offence, whichever is the lesser.\n> \n> > (4) If proceedings for an offence against this Act are brought before the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction, the Court may impose a penalty not exceeding the maximum penalty provided by this Act in respect of the offence.\n> \n> **s 76:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1; 1983 No 49, Sch 3 (9); 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (12); 1992 No 112, Sch 1, 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[108\\]; 1999 No 31, Sch 4.58 \\[1\\]–\\[4\\]; 1999 No 85, Sch 2.35. Rep 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[33\\]. Ins 2003 No 40, Sch 1.28 \\[2\\]. Am 2007 No 94, Sch 2.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"76A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Penalty notices","content":"#### 76A Penalty notices\n\n76A Penalty notices\n\n> > (1) An authorised officer may issue a penalty notice to a person if it appears to the officer that the person has committed a penalty notice offence.\n> \n> > (2) A penalty notice offence is an offence against this Act or the regulations that is prescribed by the regulations as a penalty notice offence.\n> \n> > (3) The [Fines Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-099) applies to a penalty notice issued under this section.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The [Fines Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-099) provides that, if a person issued with a penalty notice does not wish to have the matter determined by a court, the person may pay the amount specified in the notice and is not liable to any further proceedings for the alleged offence.\n> \n> > (4) The amount payable under a penalty notice issued under this section is the amount prescribed for the alleged offence by the regulations (not exceeding the maximum amount of penalty that could be imposed for the offence by a court).\n> \n> > (5) This section does not limit the operation of any other provision of, or made under, this or any other Act relating to proceedings that may be taken in respect of offences.\n> \n> > (6) In this section, authorised officer means—\n> > \n> > > (a) an inspector, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a member of the NSW Police Force.\n> \n> **s 76A:** Ins 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[109\\]. Am 2011 No 62, Sch 3.18. Subst 2017 No 22, Sch 3.47.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulations","content":"#### 77 Regulations\n\n77 Regulations\n\n> > (1) The Governor may make regulations, not inconsistent with this Act, for or with respect to any matter that by this Act is required or permitted to be prescribed or that is necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.\n> \n> > (2) In particular, the regulations may make provision for—\n> > \n> > > (a) the form, manner of service and time of issue in any year of notices specifying the amount of a meat industry levy, or\n> > \n> > > (b) objections by occupiers to the validity of a meat industry levy, or\n> > \n> > > (c) all other matters incidental to the regulation of meat industry levies.\n> \n> > (2A) The regulations may incorporate by reference, wholly or in part and with or without modification, any standards, rules, codes, specifications or methods, as in force at a particular time or as in force from time to time, prescribed or published by an authority or body (whether or not it is a New South Wales authority or body).\n> \n> > (3) A regulation may impose a penalty not exceeding 50 penalty units for an offence against the regulations and, in addition, for a continuing offence, a daily penalty not exceeding 5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) A provision of a regulation may—\n> > \n> > > (a) apply generally or be limited in its application by reference to specified exceptions or factors,\n> > \n> > > (b) apply differently according to different factors of a specified kind, or\n> > \n> > > (c) authorise any matter or thing to be from time to time determined, applied or regulated by any person or body specified or described in the regulation,\n> > \n> > or may do any combination of those things.\n> \n> **s 77:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1; 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (10); 1983 No 49, Schs 2 (18), 3 (10); 1985 No 171, Sch 1 (4); 1989 No 33, Sch 1 (5); 1990 No 77, Sch 2 (4); 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (13); 1992 No 85, Sch 1 (10); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[34\\]; 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[110\\].","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"78","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 78\n\n78–80 (Repealed)","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings and transitional provisions","content":"#### 81 Savings and transitional provisions\n\n81 Savings and transitional provisions\n\n> Schedule 6 has effect.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":null,"content":"# Schedule 1\n\nSchedules 1–5 (Repealed)\n\n**sch 1:** Am 1982 No 135, Sch 1. Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[10\\].\n\n**sch 2:** Am 1980 No 187, Sch 1; 1983 No 49, Sch 4 (3); 1989 No 105, Sch 1. Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[111\\] (am 1999 No 31, Sch 1.24 \\[3\\]). Am 1999 No 94, sec 7 (2) and Sch 5, Part 2. Subst 1998 No 128, Sch 3 \\[35\\]. Rep 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[11\\].\n\n**sch 3:** Am 1978 No 150, Schs 1 (11), 2, Part 1; 1980 No 187, Sch 1; 1983 No 49, Sch 4 (3); 1990 No 46, Sch 1. Rep 1991 No 45, Sch 1 (15).\n\n**sch 4, hdg:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 1 (12). Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[112\\].\n\n**sch 4:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2. Rep 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[112\\].\n\n**sch 5:** Am 1978 No 150, Sch 2, Part 1. Rep 1981 No 83, Sch 1.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 6","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Savings, transitional and other provisions","content":"# Schedule 6 Savings, transitional and other provisions\n\nSchedule 6 Savings, transitional and other provisions\n\n(Section 81)\n\n**sch 6, hdg:** Subst 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[113\\].\n\n**sch 6:** Am 1978 No 150, Schs 1 (13), 3; 1979 No 122, Sch 1 (11); 1998 No 129, Sch 1 \\[114\\] \\[115\\]; 2004 No 16, Sch 2.7 \\[12\\] \\[13\\].","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"1A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulations","content":"#### 1A Regulations\n\n1A Regulations\n\n> > (1) The regulations may contain provisions of a savings or transitional nature consequent on the enactment of the following Acts—\n> > \n> > > this Act\n> > \n> > > [Meat Industry Amendment Act 1998](/view/pdf/asmade/act-1998-129)\n> > \n> > > [Food Legislation Amendment Act 2004](/view/html/repealed/current/act-2004-016)\n> \n> > (2) Any such provision may, if the regulations so provide, take effect from the date of assent to the Act concerned or a later date.\n> \n> > (3) To the extent to which any such provision takes effect from a date that is earlier than the date of its publication in the Gazette, the provision does not operate so as—\n> > \n> > > (a) to affect, in a manner prejudicial to any person (other than the State or an authority of the State), the rights of that person existing before the date of its publication, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to impose liabilities on any person (other than the State or an authority of the State) in respect of anything done or omitted to be done before the date of its publication.","sortOrder":46}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The Act as presented is now concentrated on the meat industry levy and finance/administration for the NSW Food Authority (Part 5A, ss 59A–59N; ss 63–67), whereas many earlier regulatory provisions and Parts 2–5 were repealed (see multiple 'Rep' annotations). Part 5A was inserted in 1985 and subsequently amended, indicating a shift toward levy-based funding and administrative arrangements rather than the broader original regime."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to other statutes for liability assessment and charging base (Local Land Services Act 2013) — s 59A","Layered liability rules (primary occupier, joint liability, owner liability after 12 months, transfer apportionment) — ss 59C, 59D, 59F","Multiple recovery and enforcement mechanisms including expedited recovery, court actions and interest on overdue levies — ss 59G, 59H, 59I","Delegated collection arrangements with Local Land Services and commission/delivery mechanics — s 59J","Ministerial discretion to waive, refund or write off levies and authorise write-offs — s 59K","Recordkeeping evidentiary regime (prescribed levy book entries treated as evidence) — s 59L","Regulations power allowing detailed procedural rules, incorporation by reference and penalties — s 77","Statutory history: many repealed provisions and inserted Parts create reading/interpretation complexity (numerous 'Rep' and 'Ins' notes)"],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, the Act creates a meat industry levy payable to the NSW Food Authority by occupiers who are liable for an animal health rate (s 59A), prescribes a per‑stock‑unit rate with a capped maximum, and sets out notice, recovery, interest, collection and exemption rules (ss 59A–59N, 59H, 59J, 59K). Occupiers are primarily liable and owners can become liable for unpaid levies. The Minister and the Food Authority have administrative discretion over notices, waivers/refunds and collection, imposing a statutory charge and compliance duties on landholders."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Based on the volume of amendments (14+ versions since 2000), it is highly likely the scope of this Act has evolved considerably from its original 1978 intent. Early meat industry legislation in Australia typically focused on basic licensing and hygiene standards, but modern versions likely incorporate food safety frameworks, animal welfare considerations, export compliance, and broader regulatory oversight. However, without access to the actual text, this assessment is based on the amendment history and general knowledge of how Australian meat industry regulation has developed."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and navigation content was provided — the actual legislative text is absent, preventing full analysis","The Act has been amended at least 14 times since 2000 alone, suggesting accumulated complexity in the underlying law","Long legislative history (1978 to present) likely means layered provisions and references to other Acts","Industry-specific regulation of the meat sector typically involves technical standards and licensing frameworks","Score is limited to 3 due to absence of actual legislative content — true complexity of the Act itself cannot be assessed"],"plain_english_summary":"The Meat Industry Act 1978 (NSW) is a long‑standing state law governing the meat sector—abattoirs, processors, retailers and related businesses—under the Minister for Agriculture. It establishes the regulatory framework affecting operators and workers in NSW’s meat supply chain.\n\nThe source provided is metadata only, but shows the Act is active and frequently amended (most recently August 2025), signalling ongoing regulatory evolution."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 1978 Act appears to have been comprehensive meat industry legislation covering industry structure, authority establishment, licensing, and regulation. Through successive amendments (particularly 1998, 2004, and 2013), it has been stripped back to essentially a taxing statute. The original Parts 2-5 (covering the Meat Industry Authority, licensing, and detailed regulatory schemes) were completely repealed, with meat industry regulation largely transferred to the Food Act 2003. What remains is a narrow fiscal mechanism for funding food safety oversight through land-based levies. The Act has transformed from industry governance legislation to a revenue-raising instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive repeals: Approximately 80% of the original Act has been repealed, leaving only Part 5A (levy provisions), Part 6 (finance), and Part 7 (miscellaneous) in force","Cross-referencing to external legislation: Heavy reliance on the Local Land Services Act 2013, Food Act 2003, and repealed Rural Lands Protection Act 1998 for definitions and calculations","Complex liability chains: Multiple sections (59C-59F) dealing with layered liability between occupiers, owners, joint holders, and successive transferees","Mathematical calculation requirements: Levy calculation involves stock units, notional carrying capacity, and minimum/maximum thresholds","Temporal apportionment rules: Section 59D(3) requires daily apportionment of levies between successive owners/occupiers","Delegated legislation dependencies: Critical operational details (forms, rates, objection procedures) left to regulations rather than primary legislation"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation establishes a **meat industry levy** in New South Wales, which is essentially a tax paid by farmers and landowners who run livestock.\n\n**Who pays:** Anyone who occupies land that is subject to an \"animal health rate\" under the Local Land Services Act 2013 (this generally means rural landowners with grazing animals). If you own or lease farmland where you keep cattle, sheep, or other stock, you likely owe this levy.\n\n**How much:** The levy is calculated based on the \"notional carrying capacity\" of your land (basically, how many animals your land can support). You pay either:\n- A base fee of $5 plus 0.9 cents per stock unit of carrying capacity, **or**\n- A flat $100 cap (whichever is lower)\n\nThe government can change these rates through regulations.\n\n**Who collects it:** The NSW Food Authority (the state body that oversees food safety) collects the levy, though they can arrange for Local Land Services to do the actual billing and collection on their behalf.\n\n**What happens if you don't pay:**\n- Interest charges kick in after 60 days\n- The Food Authority can sue you to recover the debt\n- If the occupier doesn't pay for over 12 months, the land **owner** becomes liable (unless it's Crown land)\n- There are penalties for failing to notify the Authority when you buy, sell, or lease the land\n\n**What the money is for:** The funds go into a dedicated account to support the Food Authority's work on meat industry food safety and related schemes.\n\n**Key quirks:**\n- If you buy land with unpaid levies, you inherit the debt\n- Joint owners/occupiers are each fully liable (though they can claim contributions from each other)\n- You can get a certificate from the Food Authority before buying land to check for any outstanding levies\n- The Minister has power to waive or refund levies in special circumstances"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/meat-industry-act-1978","history":"/api/acts/meat-industry-act-1978/history","analysis":"/api/acts/meat-industry-act-1978/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/meat-industry-act-1978/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/meat-industry-act-1978/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/meat-industry-act-1978/documents"}}