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AUSTRALIAN MEAT AND LIVE-STOCK (QUOTAS) AMENDMENT ACT 1995 No. 68 of 1995 - SCHEDULE 1

                                SCHEDULE                Section 3

AMENDMENTS OF THE PRINCIPAL ACT 1. Subsection 3(1) (definition of "class"):
Omit, substitute:

" 'class' has a meaning affected by subsection (3);". 2. Subsection 3(1):
Insert:

" 'restriction' includes an economic disincentive, such as a tariff.". 3.
Subsection 3(2): Omit, substitute:

"(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, expressions used in this Act have
the same meanings as in Part 3 of the Meat and Live-stock  Industry Act 1995 .

"(3) For the purposes of this Act, the factors by reference to which a class
of goods may be determined include, but are not limited to, the following:

   (a)  the quality, standard or grade of goods;

   (b)  the period during which the goods are to be exported;

   (c)  the way in which a restriction on export is to apply to goods (for
        example, the rate of tariff or other similar charge that is to apply
        to goods).". 4. Section 4: Omit "the Corporation" (wherever
        occurring), substitute "AMLC". 5. Subsection 5(1): Omit "The
        Corporation", substitute "AMLC". 6. Subsection 6(1): Omit "the
        Corporation", substitute "AMLC". 7. Subsection 6(2): Omit, substitute:

"(2) AMLC may grant a quota:

   (a)  by allocation free of charge; or

   (b)  by auction, sale by tender or private sale.". 8. After section 6:
        Insert: AMLC to comply with policy developed by Meat Industry Council

"6A. In the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under
this Act, AMLC must comply with any policies formulated by the Meat Industry
Council.". 9. Section 7:

   (a)  Omit "In relation to live sheep and lambs, the Corporation",
        substitute "AMLC".

   (b)  Omit "the Corporation" (last occurring), substitute "AMLC". Note: The
        heading to section 7 is altered by omitting "Corporation" and
        substituting "AMLC" and by omitting "sheep and lamb live-stock". 10.
        Section 8: Repeal, substitute: Act to have effect subject to
        Subdivision C of Division 2 of Part 3 of the
        Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1995

"8. This Act has effect subject to Subdivision C of Division 2 of Part 3 of
the Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1995.". 11. After section 8: Insert:
Delegation

"8A. AMLC may, by writing under its common seal, delegate all or any of its
powers under this Act to a member.
Note:     See sections 34AA, 34AB and 34A of the Acts Interpretation
Act 1901 on delegation.". 12. Section 9: Omit "28 December 1996", substitute
"30 June 1998". 13. Saving A quota granted under subsection 6(2) of the
Australian Meat and Live-stock (Quotas) Act 1990 that was in force immediately
before the commencement of this Act continues in force as if it had been
granted under subsection 6(2) of that Act as amended by this Act.