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Dairy Industry Act 1994.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to reduce regulation in the dairy industry, to facilitate the economic development of the dairy industry for the benefit of Tasmania and to repeal certain Acts.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Institution Internal trade Processing/handling Special fund Milk/dairy products Agricultural development Cattle
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 55 sections divided into six Parts and completed by three Schedules, provides for the establishment of the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority and defines its internal organization. The functions of the Authority are: to facilitate the maintenance and development of the dairy industry; to develop and implement policies to achieve, as far as practicable, economies in the dairy industry; advise the Minister; to promote the health and productivity of dairy herds, etc. A person shall not carry on business as a dairy farmer or as a processor of market milk unless that person holds a licence in force under this Act. The Authority may grant an application for a licence subject to any conditions the Authority considers appropriate. The Authority, with the approval of the Minister, may make Codes of Practice for the industry.

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Dairy Industry Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dairy Industry Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX