WHEAT MARKETING ACT 1989No. 58, 1989 - SECT 85 Determination of apportionment of wheat industry fund levy

WHEAT MARKETING ACT 1989No. 58, 1989 - SECT 85

85. (1) Before the commencement of each season, the Grains Council shall
determine the percentage of the value of leviable wheat on which levy is
imposed during that season that is to be paid to the Board for crediting to
the Fund.

(2) The percentage determined under subsection (1) shall be at least 2%.

(3) Before the commencement of each season, the Grains Council shall determine
the percentage of the value of leviable wheat on which levy is imposed during
that season that is to be paid into the Research Fund.

(4) In respect of a season that begins before the commencement of subsection
(1), the percentage determined under subsection (3) shall equal the percentage
that represents the rate at which levy is imposed during that season.

(5) Where percentages are determined under subsections (1) and (3) in respect
of a season:

   (a)  the percentage determined under subsection (3) shall be at least
        0.25%; and

   (b)  the sum of the percentages shall equal the percentage that represents
        the rate at which levy is imposed during that season.

(6) Before determining a percentage, the Grains Council shall take into
account any recommendations with respect to the percentage made by the Board.

(7) As soon as practicable, the Grains Council shall notify the Minister and
the Board of a percentage determined under subsection (1) or (3).

(8) As soon as practicable after receiving the notification, the Minister
shall cause notice of the determination to be published in the Gazette.