Summary
Part of a package of three bills in relation to rural research and development, the bill amends the
Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999
to: remove product specific maximum rates for research and development and marketing charge rates; standardise and clarify the industry bodies to be consulted before the minister sets new or changed rates; provide that the maximum charge rate to be imposed is the rate requested by the charge payers; and make contingent amendments in relation to wine production.