Second Reading Speeches

Imported Food Charges (Collection) Bill 2015

Type
Government
Portfolio
Agriculture
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Part of a package of four bills to manage imported food, the bill provides for the collection of imported food charges by: providing that regulations prescribe when imported food charges are due and payable; making the Commonwealth notionally liable to pay fees, including late payment fees; requiring a late payment fee to be paid when a charge is not paid on time; empowering the secretary to take certain action when a charge or late payment fee is not paid; and providing for the administration of the charges.

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