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Rural Adjustment Authority Act 1994.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish an authority to give assistance to rural producers and certain small businesses, and for related purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Institution Subsidy/incentive Youth
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the creation of the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority to assist rural production; it consists of 51 sections and is divided into seven Parts. Under section 3, the objectives of the Act include: The objective of this Act is to establish a body, the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority, to deliver financial and other assistance primarily targeted at fostering the development of a more productive rural sector. Part 2 concerns the establishment, functions and powers of the Authority. Part 3 provides for financial assistance schemes, Part 4 concerns the operation of the Authority and Part 5 its staff. Part 6 contains miscellaneous provisions and Part 7 contains provisions on savings, transition and validation.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Rural and Regional Adjustment Regulation 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2011)

Keyword: Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX