5Simplified outline of this instrument

5 Simplified outline of this instrument

This instrument prescribes the following:

(a) charges in relation to the export of certain goods covered by the Export Control Act 2020;

(b) charges in relation to matters relating to the export of certain goods covered by the Export Control Act 2020;

(c) exemptions from the prescribed charges.

The prescribed charges are imposed as taxes (see the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Act 2015).

This instrument prescribes a charge only so far as that charge is neither a duty of customs nor a duty of excise within the meaning of section 55 of the Constitution. To the extent that the charge is a duty of customs, it is prescribed by the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021.

The Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 prescribes other matters in relation to the charges prescribed by this instrument, including the following:

(a) the persons who are liable to pay the charges;

(b) the time when the charges are due and payable;

(c) matters relating to unpaid charges including late payment fees.

Extension to Norfolk Island and Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands

This instrument extends to Norfolk Island and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands and certain areas adjacent to those Territories.