Commonwealth act

National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

Jurisdiction

Commonwealth

Act Number

251 of 1992

Collection

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Plain English Summary

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This Act imposes a National Residue Survey Levy (a type of tax) on grain legumes—crops like beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils.

What it does:

Collects money: It requires producers or sellers of these crops to pay a levy.
Funds food safety checks: The revenue goes to the National Residue Survey, which tests agricultural products for chemical residues (like pesticides) to ensure food safety and maintain export market access.
Uses existing definitions: Rather than listing which crops are covered, it adopts the definition of "leviable grain legumes" from the Grain Legumes Levy Act 1985 (this is called "incorporation by reference").

Who it affects: Farmers, producers, and marketers of grain legumes who are required to pay this levy.

Why it matters: It ensures Australian grain legumes are monitored for harmful chemical residues, protecting consumer health and helping farmers meet strict international export standards.

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National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992

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National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992

No. 251 of 1992

View image in the official source View image in the official sourceAn Act to impose National Residue Survey Levy in respect of grain legumes

[Assented to 24 December 1992]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992.

Commencement

This Act commences on 1 July 1993.

Interpretation

In this Act:

"grain legumes" means leviable grain legumes within the meaning of the Grain Legumes Levy Act 1985.

Act binds Crown

This Act binds the Crown in right of each of the States, of the Australian Capital Territory, of the Northern Territory and of Norfolk Island.

Imposition of levy

View image in the official source5. National Residue Survey Levy, within the meaning of the National Residue Survey Administration Act 1992, to the extent that it is payable in respect of grain legumes, is imposed by this Act.

[Minister's second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 3 November 1992

Senate on 10 November 1992]

Source text

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1 National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992

National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992

No. 251 of 1992

An Act to impose National Residue Survey Levy in respect of grain legumes

[Assented to 24 December 1992]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Residue Survey (Grain Legumes) Levy Act 1992.

Commencement

This Act commences on 1 July 1993.

Interpretation

In this Act:

"grain legumes" means leviable grain legumes within the meaning of the Grain Legumes Levy Act 1985.

Act binds Crown

This Act binds the Crown in right of each of the States, of the Australian Capital Territory, of the Northern Territory and of Norfolk Island.

Imposition of levy

5. National Residue Survey Levy, within the meaning of the National Residue Survey Administration Act 1992, to the extent that it is payable in respect of grain legumes, is imposed by this Act.

[Minister's second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 3 November 1992

Senate on 10 November 1992]