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Wine Australia Act 2013
No. 161, 1980
Compilation No. 37
Compilation date: 13 March 2019
Includes amendments up to: Act No. 11, 2019
Registered: 20 March 2019
Prepared by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Canberra
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Wine Australia Act 2013 that shows the text of the
law as amended and in force on 13 March 2019 (the compilation date).
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information
about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled
law.
Uncommenced amendments
The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the
compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible
on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of
amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are
underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced
amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled
law.
Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and
amendments
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an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this
compilation, details are included in the endnotes.
Editorial changes
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the endnotes.
Modifications
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modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly,
this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For
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Self-repealing provisions
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provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.
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Contents
Part I—Preliminary 1 1 Short title ...........................................................................................1
2 Commencement.................................................................................1
3 Objects...............................................................................................1
4 Interpretation .....................................................................................2
4A Extension to external Territories .....................................................12
5A Declared winemakers organisations ................................................12
5B Declared wine grape growers organisation......................................13
5BA Representative organisations ...........................................................13
5C Meaning of description and presentation ........................................13
5D Where wine or grape extract originates ...........................................14
5E Vacancy in the office of a director of the Authority ........................14
Part II—Wine Australia 15
Division 1—Establishment, functions and powers of the
Authority 15
6 Wine Australia.................................................................................15
7 Functions of the Authority...............................................................15
7A Constitutional limits ........................................................................16
7B Uniformity .......................................................................................18
8 Powers of the Authority...................................................................18
10 Power to enter into arrangements etc...............................................22
10A Agreements for carrying out grape or wine research and
development activities by other persons ..........................................22
10B Agreements for carrying out grape or wine research and
development activities with other persons.......................................24
10C Grants relating to grape or wine research and development
activities ..........................................................................................24
10D Consultations with persons and organisations .................................25
11 Committees......................................................................................25
11A Authority does not have privileges and immunities of the
Crown..............................................................................................26
Division 2—Constitution and membership of the Authority 27
12 Constitution of the Authority...........................................................27
13 Membership of the Authority ..........................................................27
14 Appointment of directors of the Authority ......................................27
15 Period of appointment for directors of the Authority.......................29
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16 Acting directors of the Authority.....................................................29
17 Deputy Chair ...................................................................................30
Division 3—Terms and conditions for directors of the Authority 32
18 Remuneration ..................................................................................32
19 Disclosure of interests .....................................................................32
20 Outside employment........................................................................32
21 Leave of absence .............................................................................33
22 Resignation......................................................................................33
23 Termination of appointment ............................................................33
24 Other terms and conditions..............................................................34
Division 4—Decision-making by the Authority 35
25 Holding of meetings ........................................................................35
26 Presiding at meetings.......................................................................35
26A Quorum............................................................................................35
26B Voting at meetings etc. ....................................................................36
26C Conduct of meetings........................................................................36
26D Minutes............................................................................................36
Part IV—Wine Australia Selection Committee 37
Division 1—Introduction 37
27A Simplified outline of this Part..........................................................37
Division 2—Establishment, functions and powers of the
Authority Selection Committee 38
27B Authority Selection Committee .......................................................38
27C Functions of the Authority Selection Committee ............................38
27D Powers of the Authority Selection Committee ................................38
27E Minister may request nominations...................................................39
27F Selection of persons by the Authority Selection Committee ...........39
27G Nominations ....................................................................................39
27H Minister may reject nominations .....................................................40
Division 3—Membership of the Authority Selection Committee 41
27J Membership of the Authority Selection Committee ........................41
27K Appointment of members of the Authority Selection
Committee .......................................................................................41
27L Period of appointment for members of the Authority
Selection Committee .......................................................................41
27M Acting Presiding Member of the Authority Selection
Committee .......................................................................................42
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Division 4—Terms and conditions for members of the Authority
Selection Committee 43
27N Remuneration ..................................................................................43
27P Disclosure of interests to the Minister .............................................43
27Q Disclosure of interests to the Authority Selection Committee .........43
27R Outside employment........................................................................44
27S Leave of absence .............................................................................44
27T Resignation......................................................................................45
27U Termination of appointment ............................................................45
27V Other terms and conditions..............................................................46
Division 5—Decision-making by the Authority Selection
Committee 47
27W Holding of meetings ........................................................................47
27X Presiding at meetings.......................................................................47
27Y Quorum............................................................................................47
27Z Voting at meetings etc. ....................................................................47
27ZA Conduct of meetings........................................................................47
27ZB Minutes............................................................................................48
Division 6—Other matters 49
27ZC Staff and consultants........................................................................49
27ZE Definitions.......................................................................................49
Part IVB—Annual general meeting of the grape industry and
the wine industry 50 29U Interpretation ...................................................................................50
29V List of producers..............................................................................50
29W Authority to convene annual general meeting .................................51
29X Purpose of annual general meeting..................................................51
29Y Conduct of annual general meeting .................................................52
Part V—Staff and consultants 53 30 Employees .......................................................................................53
30A Consultants ......................................................................................53
Part VA—Operation of Authority 54
Division 1—Corporate plans 54
31 Corporate plans—5-year periods.....................................................54
31A Corporate plan—initial period.........................................................55
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Division 2—Annual operational plans 58
31F Authority to develop annual operational plans ................................58
Division 3—Directions 59
31K Directions to Authority and Geographical Indications
Committee .......................................................................................59
Part VI—Finance 61 32 Payments to the Authority ...............................................................61
32A Limit on Commonwealth’s matching payments ..............................62
32B Retention limit for Commonwealth’s matching payments ..............63
33 Payments by the Authority to Commonwealth ................................64
34 Borrowing........................................................................................65
34A Authority may give security ............................................................66
34B Borrowings not otherwise permitted................................................67
35 Application of money of the Authority............................................67
36 Commonwealth to be paid levy expenses etc. .................................69
38 Annual report...................................................................................69
38A Accountability to representative organisations ................................70
39 Liability to taxation .........................................................................71
Part VIA—Label integrity program 72
Division 1—Preliminary 72
39A Object of Part...................................................................................72
39B Operation of Part .............................................................................72
39C Persons to whom this Part applies ...................................................73
Division 2—Records relating to label claims 74
39F Obligation to keep records...............................................................74
39G When certain details are not required to be kept..............................76
39H Details required under section 39F ..................................................76
39J Offences relating to record-keeping requirements ...........................78
39K Offences relating to requirement to provide and keep a copy
of a record in relation to the supply of wine goods..........................79
39L Time for bringing prosecutions .......................................................80
39M Single wines and blends etc.............................................................80
39ZAA Authority may require records.........................................................80
39ZAB Failure to comply with section 39ZAA notice.................................81
39ZAC Authority may retain records ...........................................................81
Division 3—Inspection 82
39ZA Appointment of inspectors...............................................................82
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39ZB Identity cards ...................................................................................82
39ZC Monitoring powers of inspectors—exercised with consent .............83
39ZD Monitoring warrants ........................................................................83
39ZE Offence powers of inspectors—exercised with consent ..................84
39ZF Offence related warrants..................................................................85
39ZG Discovery of evidence .....................................................................86
39ZH Power to require persons to answer questions and produce
documents........................................................................................87
39ZI Search warrants by telephone and other electronic means...............87
39ZIA Offences relating to warrants by telephone and other
electronic means ..............................................................................89
Division 4—Use of records and results of inspection 92
39ZJ Authority to assist enforcement of laws on description of
wine .................................................................................................92
39ZK Proceedings not to lie against Authority etc. ...................................92
39ZL Authority may assist in relation to levy ...........................................92
Part VIB—Protection of geographical indications and other
terms 94
Division 1—Preliminary 94
40 Interpretation ...................................................................................94
40A Object of Part...................................................................................94
40B Additional operation of Part ............................................................94
Division 2—Provisions relating to sale, export or import of wine 96
Subdivision A—Sale, export or import of wine with a false
description and presentation 96
40C Offence—sale, export or import of wine with a false
description and presentation ............................................................96
40D False descriptions and presentations................................................96
40DA Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
false—general..................................................................................97
40DB Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
false—inclusion of registered traditional expressions .....................99
Subdivision B—Sale, export or import of wine with a misleading
description and presentation 101
40E Sale, export or import of wine with a misleading description
and presentation.............................................................................101
40F Misleading descriptions and presentations ....................................102
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40FA Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
misleading—general......................................................................104
40FB Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
misleading—inclusion of registered traditional expressions .........105
Subdivision C—Other provisions relating to sale, export or
import of wine 107
40G Sale, export or import of wine in contravention of registered
conditions of use............................................................................107
40J Exception for certain wines ...........................................................109
40K Prosecution of offences .................................................................109
40M Application of national food standards to wines imported
from foreign countries ...................................................................110
Division 3—Establishment, function and powers of Geographical
Indications Committee 113
40N Establishment of Committee..........................................................113
40P Function and powers of Committee...............................................113
Division 4—Australian geographical indications 114
Subdivision A—What this Division is about 114
40PA What this Division is about ...........................................................114
Subdivision B—Powers of Committee to determine geographical
indications 114
40Q Power of Committee to determine geographical indications .........114
40QA Committee must await decisions under Subdivision D..................115
Subdivision C—Applications for determinations of geographical
indications 115
40R Applications for determinations ....................................................115
Subdivision D—Objections to determination of geographical
indications based on pre-existing trade mark
rights 115
40RA Notice to be given of proposed geographical indication................115
40RB Grounds of objection to the determination of a geographical
indication.......................................................................................116
40RC Consideration of objections ...........................................................118
40RD Notice to be given of decision .......................................................120
40RE Decision that ground of objection no longer exists........................120
40RF Appeals..........................................................................................121
40RG Decisions made under this Division not to affect rights under
Trade Marks Act............................................................................122
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Subdivision E—Determinations of geographical indications 122
40SA When may a determination be made under this Subdivision? .......122
40S Consultation by the Committee .....................................................124
40T Making of determinations..............................................................124
40U Interim determination ....................................................................125
40V Publication of notice of interim determination ..............................125
40W Final determination........................................................................125
40X Publication of notice of final determination ..................................125
40Y Review of final determination .......................................................126
40Z Date of effect of final determination..............................................127
Division 4A—Omission of Australian registered geographical
indications 128
Subdivision A—What this Division is about 128
40ZAA What this Division is about ...........................................................128
Subdivision B—Omission of Australian GIs for non-use 128
40ZAB Power of Committee to determine that an Australian GI
should be omitted from the Register..............................................128
40ZAC Application ....................................................................................129
40ZAD Further information concerning an application..............................129
40ZAE Notice by Committee.....................................................................129
40ZAF Determination by Committee ........................................................130
40ZAG Notice of determination .................................................................131
40ZAH AAT review of a determination .....................................................131
40ZAI Date of effect of determination to omit GI ....................................132
Subdivision C—Omission of Australian GIs because no longer
required 132
40ZAJ Application ....................................................................................132
40ZAK Further information concerning an application..............................133
40ZAL Notice by Committee.....................................................................133
40ZAM Meaning of interested person.........................................................134
40ZAN Determination by Committee ........................................................134
40ZAO Notice of determination .................................................................135
40ZAP Date of effect of determination to omit Australian GI ...................135
Division 4B—Foreign geographical indications and translations 136
40ZAQ Determination of foreign geographical indications and
translations ....................................................................................136
40ZAR Appeals against decisions of Registrar of Trade Marks.................137
40ZAS Decisions not to affect rights under Trade Marks Act ...................138
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40ZAT Determinations for the omission from the Register of foreign
geographical indications and translations ......................................138
Division 5—Register of Protected Geographical Indications and
Other Terms 140
40ZA Registrar ........................................................................................140
40ZB Functions of Registrar ...................................................................140
40ZC Register of Protected Geographical Indications and Other
Terms.............................................................................................141
40ZD Contents of Register ......................................................................141
40ZE Inspection of Register....................................................................146
Division 6—Inspection 147
40ZF Inspection powers..........................................................................147
Part VII—Miscellaneous 148 41A Remuneration and allowances of members of Geographical
Indications Committee etc. ............................................................148
42 Delegation by Minister ..................................................................149
43 Delegation by Authority ................................................................150
44 Offences in relation to export of grape products............................150
44AA Time for bringing prosecutions .....................................................150
44AB Injunctions.....................................................................................151
44A Conduct by directors, employees or agents ...................................152
45 Operation of certain laws not restricted .........................................154
46 Regulations....................................................................................154
Schedule—Administrative provisions relating to the
Geographical Indications Committee 157 1 Interpretation .................................................................................157
2 Membership of Committee ............................................................157
3 Acting Presiding Member..............................................................158
4 Alternate members of the Committee ............................................158
5 Term of office................................................................................159
6 Resignation....................................................................................159
7 Termination of appointment ..........................................................159
8 Leave of absence ...........................................................................160
9 Disclosure of interests by Committee members ............................160
10 Meetings ........................................................................................161
11 Staff and consultants......................................................................162
12 Information for inclusion in Authority’s annual report..................162
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Endnotes 163
Endnote 1—About the endnotes 163
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key 165
Endnote 3—Legislation history 166
Endnote 4—Amendment history 173
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Section 1
An Act to establish Wine Australia, and for related
purposes
Part I—Preliminary
1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Wine Australia Act 2013.
2 Commencement
(1) Sections 1 and 2 and subsection 13(4) shall come into operation on
the date on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.
(2) The remaining provisions of this Act shall come into operation on
a date to be fixed by Proclamation.
3 Objects
The objects of this Act are:
(a) to support grape or wine research and development activities;
and
(aa) to support the growth of the wine industry, and other
industries that make wine (within the meaning of
section 33-1 of the A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation
Tax) Act 1999); and
(ab) to support the growth of international wine tourism, and
services, products and experiences that complement
international wine tourism; and
(b) to control the export of grape products from Australia; and
(c) to promote the consumption and sale of grape products, both
in Australia and overseas; and
(d) to enable Australia to fulfil its obligations under prescribed
wine-trading agreements and other international agreements.
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4 Interpretation
(1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
agreement country means:
(a) if an agreement relating to trade in wine is in force between
the European Community and Australia—an EC country; and
(b) if an agreement relating to trade in wine is in force between a
foreign country (other than an EC country) and Australia and
is declared by the regulations to be a prescribed wine-trading
agreement—that foreign country.
annual general meeting means a meeting that is convened under
section 29W.
annual operational plan means an annual operational plan
developed by the Authority under section 31F.
Australia includes all the external Territories.
Authority means the authority known as Wine Australia.
Note: See section 6.
Authority Selection Committee means the Wine Australia
Selection Committee.
blend means wine manufactured by blending wines of different
vintages, varieties or geographical indications.
blending requirements means requirements relating to the
blending of wines of different varieties, geographical indications or
vintages, or any combination of the above.
Chair means the Chair of the Authority.
corporate plan means a corporate plan prepared by the Authority
under section 31 or 31A.
corporation, in Part VIB, means a body corporate that:
(a) is a foreign corporation within the meaning of
paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution; or
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(b) is a trading corporation within the meaning of that paragraph
that is formed within the limits of Australia; or
(c) is incorporated in a Territory.
country has a meaning affected by subsection (2).
declared wine grape growers organisation means an organisation
in relation to which a declaration is in force under section 5B.
declared winemakers organisation means an organisation declared
to be a declared winemakers organisation by a declaration in force
under section 5A.
Deputy Chair means the Deputy Chair of the Authority.
description, in relation to wine, has a meaning affected by
section 5C.
designated foreign country has the meaning given by
subsection 40K(3).
director means a director of the Authority, and includes the Chair.
dried grapes means grapes containing less than 60% of moisture.
EC country means a country that is a member of the European
Community and, during the UK withdrawal transition period,
includes the United Kingdom.
examinable document means:
(a) any document required to be kept:
(i) in relation to Part VIA—under Part VIA; or
(ii) in relation to Part VIB—under Part VIB; or
(iii) in relation to Part VII—under Part VII; or
(b) any wine label or other document relating to the vintage,
variety or geographical indication of wine goods; or
(c) any document relating to advertising the vintage, variety or
geographical indication of wine goods; or
(d) any other document that is relevant to monitoring or
enforcing compliance with a label law.
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export means export from Australia.
Federal Court means the Federal Court of Australia.
fresh grapes means grapes containing not less than 60% of
moisture.
funding agreement means an agreement under subsection 35(1C).
general component, in relation to wine grapes levy, means the part
of the levy mentioned in paragraph 7(1)(a) of Schedule 26 to the
Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999.
geographical indication, in relation to wine goods, means an
indication that identifies the goods as originating in a country, or in
a region or locality in that country, where a given quality,
reputation or other characteristic of the goods is essentially
attributable to their geographical origin.
grape extract means grape juice, must, or concentrate obtained
from grapes.
grape industry means the industry in Australia concerned with the
production of grapes for processing, other than processing by
drying.
grape or wine research and development means systematic
experimentation and analysis in any field of science, technology or
economics (including the study of the social or environmental
consequences of the adoption of new technology) carried out with
the object of:
(a) acquiring knowledge that may be of use in obtaining or
furthering an objective of the grape industry or the wine
industry; or
(b) applying such knowledge for the purpose of attaining or
furthering such an objective.
For this purpose, knowledge includes knowledge that may be of
use for the purpose of improving any aspect of the production,
processing, storage, transport or marketing of goods that are the
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produce, or that are derived from the produce, of the grape industry
or the wine industry.
grape or wine research and development activity means:
(a) a grape or wine research and development project; or
(b) the training of persons to carry out grape or wine research
and development; or
(c) the dissemination of information, or the provision of advice
or assistance, to persons or organisations engaged in any
aspect of:
(i) the grape industry or the wine industry; or
(ii) the production, processing, storage, transport or
marketing of goods that are the produce, or that are
derived from the produce, of the grape industry or the
wine industry;
for the purpose of encouraging those persons or organisations
to adopt technical developments designed or adapted to
improve:
(iii) that aspect of the grape industry or the wine industry; or
(iv) that production, processing, storage, transport or
marketing; or
(d) the publication of reports, periodicals, books or papers
containing information that is related to grape or wine
research and development; or
(e) an activity incidental to an activity referred to in
paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d).
grape product means:
(a) wine manufactured in Australia from prescribed goods;
(b) brandy distilled in Australia from any such wine;
(c) grape spirit manufactured in Australia from prescribed goods
and suitable for the fortifying of wine or the manufacture of
brandy; or
(d) a product (being prescribed goods or a product derived in
whole or in part from prescribed goods) declared by the
regulations to be a grape product for the purposes of this Act.
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grapes research levy means levy imposed by Schedule 13 to the
Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999.
inspection power, in relation to wine premises, means:
(a) power to search any part of the premises; or
(b) power to inspect, examine, take measurements of, or conduct
tests (including by the taking of samples) concerning, any
wine goods or other thing on the premises; or
(c) power to take extracts from, and make copies of, any
examinable documents on the premises; or
(d) power to take onto the premises such equipment and
materials as the inspector requires for the purpose of
exercising any other inspection power on the premises.
inspector means a person appointed under section 39ZA.
international wine tourism means tourism undertaken by
international tourists in Australia for the purposes of, or relating to,
tasting, consuming or purchasing wine.
label claim, in relation to wine goods:
(a) means a written claim that is made or implied about the wine
goods’ vintage, variety or prescribed geographical indication,
including such a claim that is made or implied:
(i) on a label; or
(ii) in a record that is required to be kept under section 39F;
or
(iii) in any other commercial document; or
(iv) in an advertisement; and
(b) includes such a claim about the vintage, variety or prescribed
geographical indication of any other wine goods from which
the wine goods were manufactured.
label law means:
(a) in relation to Part VIA:
(i) that Part; and
(ii) regulations made for the purposes of that Part; and
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(iii) another law of the Commonwealth relating to the
description of wine goods; and
(iv) a law of a State or an internal Territory relating to the
description of wine goods; and
(b) in relation to Part VIB:
(i) Part VIB; and
(ii) regulations made for the purposes of Part VIB; and
(c) in relation to Part VII—regulations made under this Act
relating to the export of grape products from Australia.
label offence means:
(a) in relation to Part VIA—an offence against a label law
(within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the definition of
label law); and
(b) in relation to Part VIB—an offence against a label law
(within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of
label law); and
(c) in relation to Part VII—an offence against section 44.
manufacture wine includes making a blend.
manufacturer of wine goods means a person who operates an
establishment at which:
(a) wine is manufactured; or
(b) grape extract is manufactured, being grape extract that is
used or intended to be used in manufacturing wine; or
(c) wine goods are otherwise processed, modified or packaged.
modify, in relation to oenological practices and processes, or
compositional requirements, includes:
(a) add one or more practices or processes, or compositional
requirements; and
(b) vary any one or more of the practices or processes, or of the
compositional requirements; and
(c) omit any one or more of the practices or processes, or of the
compositional requirements.
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national food standard means a national standard within the
meaning of the Imported Food Control Act 1992.
organisation means any body of persons, whether a body corporate
or an unincorporated body.
originate, in relation to wine or grape extract that is used or
intended to be used in manufacturing wine, has the meaning given
by section 5D.
package, in relation to wine, means a container in which the wine
is sold or transferred for sale.
pending, in relation to an application for the registration of a trade
mark under the Trade Marks Act 1995, has the meaning given in
that Act.
prescribed geographical indication means a geographical
indication that is prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of
this definition.
prescribed goods means:
(a) fresh grapes;
(b) dried grapes; and
(c) grape juice, whether single-strength or concentrated.
prescribed wine-trading agreement means:
(a) an agreement relating to trade in wine that is in force between
the European Economic Community and Australia; or
(b) an agreement relating to trade in wine that is in force between
a foreign country (other than an EC country) and Australia
and is declared by the regulations to be a prescribed
wine-trading agreement.
presentation, in relation to wine, has a meaning affected by
section 5C.
principal employee means the person holding the position of
principal employee (however described) of the Authority.
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protection date for a registered traditional expression has the
meaning given by subsection 40DB(6).
Register means the Register of Protected Geographical Indications
and Other Terms kept under section 40ZC.
registered means included in the Register.
registered additional term means a term that is included in Part 4
of the Register.
registered conditions of use, in relation to:
(a) a registered geographical indication; or
(b) a registered translation of such an indication; or
(c) a registered traditional expression; or
(d) a registered quality wine term; or
(e) a registered additional term;
means a condition of use included in the Register that is applicable
to the geographical indication, translation, traditional expression,
quality wine term or additional term (as the case may be).
registered geographical indication means a geographical
indication that is included in Part 1 of the Register.
registered owner, in relation to a trade mark, means the person in
whose name the trade mark is registered under the Trade Marks
Act 1995.
registered quality wine term means a term that is included in Part 3
of the Register.
registered trade mark means a trade mark whose particulars are
entered in the Register of Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act
1995.
registered traditional expression means a traditional expression
that is included in Part 2 of the Register.
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registered translation of a registered geographical indication
means a translation, included in Part 1 of the Register, of the
registered geographical indication.
Register of Trade Marks means the register kept under section 207
of the Trade Marks Act 1995.
Registrar means the Registrar of Protected Geographical
Indications and Other Terms established under
subsection 40ZA(1).
relevant agency has the meaning given by section 39ZL.
representative organisation has the meaning given by
section 5BA.
research component, in relation to wine grapes levy, means the
part of the levy mentioned in paragraph 7(1)(b) of Schedule 26 to
the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999.
sell includes offer, expose or advertise for sale.
trade mark has the meaning given in the Trade Marks Act 1995.
traditional expression, in relation to wine originating in a foreign
country, means a traditionally used name referring, in particular, to
the method of production or to the quality, colour or type of the
wine.
UK withdrawal transition period means the period when
transitional arrangements agreed between the United Kingdom and
the European Union relating to trade are in force following the
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
vacancy, in relation to the office of a director of the Authority, has
a meaning affected by section 5E.
variety, in relation to wine or grape extract, means the variety of
the grapes from which the wine or grape extract was obtained.
vintage means:
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(a) in relation to grapes—the year (within the ordinary meaning
of the term, as affected by subsection (2A)) in which the
grapes were harvested; or
(b) in relation to wine or grape extract—the year (within the
ordinary meaning of the term, as affected by subsection (2A))
in which the grapes from which the wine or extract was
manufactured or obtained were harvested.
wine means an alcoholic beverage produced by the complete or
partial fermentation of fresh grapes or products derived solely from
fresh grapes, or both, and includes a grape product declared by the
regulations to be wine for the purposes of this Act.
wine export charge means charge imposed by Schedule 13 to the
Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999.
wine goods means:
(a) wine; or
(b) grapes, or grape extract, used or intended to be used in
manufacturing wine.
wine grapes levy means levy imposed by Schedule 26 to the
Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999.
wine industry means the industry in Australia concerned with:
(a) the storage, distribution, marketing and sale of grape
products; or
(b) the making of wine.
wine label means a label attached to, or writing or other sign
appearing on, a bottle or other package of wine.
wine premises means any premises, place or conveyance where it
is reasonable to assume that wine goods or examinable documents
are or might be located.
World Trade Organization means the body of that name
established by the WTO Agreement, done at Marrakesh on
15 April 1994.
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1995 No. 8 ([1995] ATS 8). In 2009, the text of an Agreement in the
Australian Treaty Series was accessible through the Australian
Treaties Library on the AustLII website (www.austlii.edu.au).
year means a period of 12 months commencing on 1 July.
Note: This definition does not apply in relation to the definition of vintage
(see that definition and subsection (2A)).
References to country
(2) For the purposes of this Act, a reference to a country includes a
reference to a member of the World Trade Organization.
Harvesting grapes
(2A) For the purposes of the definition of vintage, grapes that are
harvested on or after 1 September in a calendar year, and before or
on 31 December of that calendar year, are taken to have been
harvested in the next calendar year.
Parties to prescribed wine trading agreements
(3) If a prescribed wine trading agreement is in force between the
European Community and Australia, each EC country is taken, for
the purposes of this Act, to be a party to the agreement.
4A Extension to external Territories
This Act extends to all the external Territories.
5A Declared winemakers organisations
(1) If the Minister considers that an organisation is a national
organisation which is representative of winemakers, the Minister
may, by notice in writing published in the Gazette, declare that
organisation to be a declared winemakers organisation.
(2) A declaration must be published on the Department’s website as
soon as practicable after it is made.
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5B Declared wine grape growers organisation
(1) If the Minister considers that an organisation is a national
organisation that is representative of growers of wine grapes, the
Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, declare the
organisation to be a declared wine grape growers organisation.
(2) A declaration must be published on the Department’s website as
soon as practicable after it is made.
5BA Representative organisations
(1) For the purposes of this Act, each of the following organisations is
a representative organisation:
(a) a declared winemakers organisation;
(b) a declared wine grape growers organisation;
(c) an organisation that the Minister declares, by legislative
instrument, to be a representative organisation for the
purposes of this Act.
(2) The Minister must not declare an organisation under
paragraph (1)(c) unless the Minister is satisfied that the objects or
activities of the organisation relate to either or both of the
following:
(a) the grape industry;
(b) the wine industry.
(3) The Minister must ensure that at least one organisation is a
representative organisation for the purposes of this Act.
(4) A declaration under paragraph (1)(c) must be published on the
Department’s website as soon as practicable after it is made.
5C Meaning of description and presentation
In this Act, a reference to the description and presentation with
which wine is sold, exported or imported is a reference to all
names (including business names) or other descriptions, references
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(including addresses), indications, signs, designs and trade marks
used to distinguish the wine and appearing:
(a) on the container (including on the device used to seal the
container or on a label affixed to the container), on any tag
attached to the container or, if the container is a bottle, on the
sheathing covering the neck of the bottle; or
(b) on protective wrappings (such as papers and straw envelopes
of all kinds), cartons and cases used in the packaging of the
wine or the transport of the wine; or
(c) in documents relating to the transport of the wine or in other
commercial documents (for example, invoices or delivery
notes) relating to the sale or transport of the wine; or
(d) in advertisements relating to the wine.
5D Where wine or grape extract originates
For the purposes of this Act:
(a) a wine, or a grape extract that is used or intended to be used
in manufacturing wine, is taken to have originated in a
country only if the wine or extract is made from grapes
grown within the territory of that country; and
(b) a wine, or a grape extract that is used or intended to be used
in manufacturing wine, is taken to have originated in a
particular region or locality of a country only if the wine or
extract is made from grapes grown in that region or locality.
5E Vacancy in the office of a director of the Authority
For the purposes of a reference in:
(a) this Act to a vacancy in the office of a director of the
Authority; or
(b) the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 to a vacancy in the
membership of a body;
there are taken to be 7 offices of directors of the Authority in
addition to the Chair of the Authority.
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Part II—Wine Australia
Division 1—Establishment, functions and powers of the
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6 Wine Australia
(1) This section applies to the body corporate that was established by
section 6 of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Act 2013 (as
in force immediately before the commencement of this section).
(2) That body corporate continues in existence by force of this section
as a body corporate, under and subject to the provisions of this Act,
under the name Wine Australia.
Note 1: In this Act, Authority means the authority known as Wine Australia—
see section 4.
Note 2: Subsection 25B(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 provides that a
body whose name is altered by an Act continues in existence under the
new name so that its identity is not affected.
7 Functions of the Authority
The Authority has the following functions:
(a) to investigate and evaluate the requirements for grape or wine
research and development;
(b) to coordinate or fund the carrying out of grape or wine
research and development activities;
(c) to:
(i) monitor; and
(ii) evaluate; and
(iii) report to the Parliament, the Minister and the
representative organisations on;
grape or wine research and development activities that are
coordinated or funded, wholly or partly, by the Authority;
(d) to:
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(i) assess; and
(ii) report to the Parliament, the Minister and the
representative organisations on;
the impact, on the grape industry or wine industry, of grape
or wine research and development activities that are
coordinated or funded, wholly or partly, by the Authority;
(e) to facilitate the dissemination, adoption and
commercialisation of the results of grape or wine research
and development;
(ea) to implement, facilitate and administer programs, as directed
by the Minister, in relation to:
(i) wine; and
(ii) cider (as defined by section 33-1 of the A New Tax
System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999); and
(iii) international wine tourism, and services, products and
experiences that complement international wine
tourism;
(eb) to administer grant programs in relation to wine (as defined
by section 33-1 of the A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation
Tax) Act 1999), as directed by the Minister;
(f) to control the export of grape products from Australia;
(g) to promote the consumption and sale of grape products, both
in Australia and overseas;
(h) such other functions as are conferred on the Authority by:
(i) this Act; or
(ii) the regulations; or
(iii) any other law;
(i) to do anything incidental to, or conducive to, the
performance of any of the above functions.
7A Constitutional limits
The Authority may perform its functions only:
(a) for purposes relating to trade or commerce:
(i) between Australia and places outside Australia; or
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(ii) among the States; or
(iii) within a Territory, between a State and a Territory or
between 2 Territories; or
(aa) for purposes relating to bounties on the production or export
of goods; or
(b) for purposes related to external affairs, including any of the
following:
(i) enabling Australia to fulfil its obligations under
prescribed wine-trading agreements;
(ii) enabling Australia to fulfil its obligations under other
international agreements to which Australia is a party;
(iii) addressing matters of international concern;
(iv) by way of the performance of its functions in a place
outside Australia; or
(c) for purposes relating to a corporation to which
paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution applies; or
(d) for purposes relating to the collection of statistics; or
(e) by way of the use of a postal, telegraphic, telephonic or other
like service within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the
Constitution; or
(f) by way of the making of a grant of financial assistance to a
State or Territory; or
(g) for purposes relating to a Territory; or
(h) with respect to a Commonwealth place (within the meaning
of the Commonwealth Places (Application of Laws) Act
1970); or
(i) for purposes relating to the implied power of the Parliament
to make laws with respect to nationhood; or
(j) for purposes relating to the executive power of the
Commonwealth; or
(k) for purposes relating to matters incidental to the execution of
any of the legislative powers of the Parliament or the
executive power of the Commonwealth.
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7B Uniformity
A power conferred on any person by this Act must not be exercised
in such a manner that bounty would not be uniform throughout the
Commonwealth within the meaning of paragraph 51(iii) of the
Constitution.
8 Powers of the Authority
General power
(1) Subject to this Act, the Authority has power to do all things
necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the
performance of its functions.
Specific powers
(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the powers of the
Authority referred to in that subsection include power:
(aaa) to do anything for the purpose of giving effect to a prescribed
wine-trading agreement; and
(aa) to determine any conditions of use that are to be applicable to
any registered geographical indications and any registered
translations of such indications; and
(ac) to determine in relation to a foreign country:
(i) any traditional expressions that are to be registered in
relation to wines originating in that country (being
traditional expressions that are recognised in the laws
and regulations of that country for the purpose of the
description and presentation of wine); and
(ii) any conditions of use that are to be applicable to any or
all of those expressions; and
(ad) to determine:
(i) in relation to Australia—any terms that are to be
registered as additional terms in relation to wines
originating in Australia (being terms that are required to
be protected for the purpose of the description and
presentation of wine); and
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(ii) in relation to a foreign country—any terms that are to be
registered as additional terms in relation to wines
originating in that country (being terms that are
recognised in the laws and regulations of that country
for the purpose of the description and presentation of
wine); and
(iii) in relation to a particular wine (regardless of origin)—
any terms that are to be registered as additional terms in
relation to that wine; and
(iv) any conditions of use that are to be applicable to any or
all of the terms referred to in subparagraphs (i) to (iii);
and
(a) to control the export of grape products from Australia by
determining the persons, other than the Authority, who shall
be permitted to export grape products and the conditions
under which such exports will be permitted; and
(b) at the request of a person engaging, or proposing to engage,
in the export of a grape product, to co-ordinate activities
relating to the promotion of the export of the grape product;
and
(c) where a grape product proposed to be exported from
Australia to a foreign country meets the requirements of that
country for importation into that country, issue certificates
that the product meets those requirements; and
(d) to the extent required to promote the consumption and sale of
grape products in Australia or overseas, to buy, sell or
otherwise engage in trade in grape products and do all things
necessary or convenient for engaging in that trade; and
(e) to engage, or make arrangements with, persons, organisations
or companies to perform work, or act as agent, for the
Authority, whether in Australia or overseas; and
(f) to charge such fees as are fair and proper to enable the
Authority to meet costs incurred by the Authority in
administering licensing arrangements relating to the export of
grape products (including costs in relation to the grant or
renewal of licences) and in ensuring that persons who are
licensed to export grape products comply with the conditions
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under which the export of the grape products is permitted;
and
(g) to charge for the provision of goods or services, or the
performance of work, by, or on behalf of, the Authority; and
(ga) without limiting paragraph (g), to charge fees for the
provision of services, or the performance of work, by or on
behalf of:
(i) the Authority; or
(ii) the Geographical Indications Committee established by
section 40N;
in relation to the determination of geographical indications
and translations of such indications by the Geographical
Indications Committee (including determinations for the
omission of such indications and translations); and
(h) to waive the payment of fees and charges payable to the
Authority; and
(k) to make applications, including joint applications, for
patents; and
(l) to deal with patents vested in the Authority or in the
Authority and other persons; and
(m) to accept gifts, grants, bequests and devises made to the
Authority, and act as trustee of money and other property
vested in the Authority on trust; and
(n) to join in the formation of a company.
Requirements for determinations by the Authority
(2A) A determination under paragraph (2)(aa), (ac) or (ad) is to be in
writing under the Authority’s seal.
(2B) When the Authority makes a determination referred to in
subsection (2A), the Chair must cause a notice stating that the
determination has been made and setting out the terms of the
determination to be published in any manner that the Authority
thinks appropriate.
(2C) The notice must include a statement to the effect that:
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(a) subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975,
application may be made, by or on behalf of any person
whose interests are affected by the determination, to the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the
determination; and
(b) unless subsection 28(4) of that Act applies, application may
be made in accordance with section 28 of that Act by or on
behalf of the person for a statement in writing setting out the
findings on material questions of fact, referring to the
evidence or other material on which those findings were
based and giving the reasons for the determination.
(2D) Any failure to comply with subsection (2C) in relation to a
determination does not affect the validity of the determination.
Review of determinations
(2E) Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
for review of a determination.
(2F) Section 29 of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 has
effect in relation to an application for review of a determination as
if the following subsections were inserted after subsection (1):
‘(1AA) Despite paragraph (1)(d) and subsection (2), an application to
the Tribunal for review of a determination made under
paragraph 8(2)(aa), (ac) or (ad) of the Wine Australia Act
2013 must be made within 28 days after notice of the
determination is published in accordance with
subsection 8(2B) of that Act.
‘(1AB) Despite subsection (8), an application under subsection (7) in
respect of a determination under paragraph 8(2)(aa), (ac) or
(ad) of the Wine Australia Act 2013 must be made before the
time fixed by subsection (1A) ends.’.
Inclusion of particulars in the Register
(2G) The Chair must give a copy of the determination to the Registrar so
that particulars of the determination can be included in the
Register:
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(a) if an application is duly made to the Administrative Appeals
Tribunal for review of the determination—as soon as
practicable after the decision of the Tribunal on the review is
given; or
(b) otherwise—as soon as practicable after the 28th day after
notice of the determination is published in accordance with
subsection (2B).
(2H) The determination takes effect on the day on which particulars of
the determination are included in the Register.
Consistency with corporate and operational plans
(3) Subject to subsection 31K(4), the Authority shall endeavour to
ensure, to the extent that it is practicable to do so, that the
performance at any time of its functions and the exercise at any
time of its powers is consistent with, and designed to give effect to,
the provisions of any corporate plan and of any annual operational
plan in force at that time.
10 Power to enter into arrangements etc.
Without limiting the generality of section 8, the Authority may
enter into arrangements or agreements (including arrangements or
agreements under which money is, or may become, payable by the
Commonwealth) with persons, authorities or organizations in
Australia or overseas, or, with the consent of the Minister, with a
State, for the purposes of the Authority.
Note: For a grant of financial assistance to a State relating to grape or wine
research and development activities, see section 10C.
10A Agreements for carrying out grape or wine research and
development activities by other persons
(1) The Authority may enter into an agreement with a person for the
carrying out of grape or wine research and development activities
by the person.
(2) The agreement may:
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(a) provide for:
(i) the money provided under the agreement; and
(ii) any property acquired or goods produced with that
money, or with money that includes that money;
to be used for the purposes specified in the agreement; and
(b) provide for the payment by the person to the Authority of an
amount equal to the whole, or such part as the Authority
determines, of the money provided under the agreement if
any of the money, property or goods referred to in
paragraph (a) is or are used for a purpose not specified in the
agreement; and
(c) make provision with respect to:
(i) assigning inventions and interests in inventions; and
(ii) applying for patents for inventions; and
(iii) commercially exploiting patented inventions; and
(iv) granting licences under patented inventions;
where the inventions are made in the course of undertaking
grape or wine research and development activities or doing
anything else with that money or with money that includes
that money; and
(d) provide for the payment by the person to the Authority of an
amount equal to the whole, or such part as the Authority
determines, of any net income derived by the person from:
(i) the money, property or goods referred to in
paragraph (a); or
(ii) patents or interests referred to in paragraph (c); and
(e) provide for the assignment by the person to the Authority of
any money, property, goods, patents or interests referred to in
paragraph (d); and
(f) provide for the payment by the person to the Authority of an
amount of money determined by the Authority in accordance
with the agreement in the event of the disposal (otherwise
than to the Authority) of any property, goods, patents or
interests referred to in paragraph (d).
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(3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be included in
the agreement.
(4) This section does not limit section 8.
10B Agreements for carrying out grape or wine research and
development activities with other persons
(1) The Authority may enter into an agreement (including a joint
venture agreement or a partnership agreement) with a person for
grape or wine research and development activities to be carried out
by the Authority and the person.
(2) The agreement must specify:
(a) the objectives of the grape or wine research and development
activities; and
(b) the expected duration of the grape or wine research and
development activities; and
(c) the nature and extent of the contribution to be made by the
Authority towards the grape or wine research and
development activities; and
(d) the basis for the distribution of profits and other benefits
derived from the grape or wine research and development
activities.
(3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be included in
the agreement.
(4) This section does not limit section 8.
10C Grants relating to grape or wine research and development
activities
(1) The Authority may make a grant of financial assistance to a State if
the grant relates to grape or wine research and development
activities.
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(2) The terms and conditions on which that financial assistance is
granted are to be set out in a written agreement between the
Authority and the State.
(3) For the purposes of this section, State includes:
(a) the Australian Capital Territory; and
(b) the Northern Territory.
10D Consultations with persons and organisations
(1) The Authority may make arrangements for consulting:
(a) persons and bodies representative of the grape industry or the
wine industry (including any of the representative
organisations); and
(b) Commonwealth, State and Territory authorities concerned
with the grape industry or the wine industry.
(2) Arrangements made by the Authority under subsection (1) may
provide for:
(a) the Authority agreeing to meet travel expenses reasonably
incurred by a person in connection with consultations with
the Authority; and
(b) subject to written guidelines given to the Authority by the
Minister, the Authority agreeing to meet expenses (other than
travel expenses) reasonably incurred by a representative
organisation, or a member of a representative organisation, in
connection with consultations with the Authority.
(3) Subsection (2) does not limit subsection (1).
(4) This section does not limit section 8.
11 Committees
(1) The Authority may appoint a committee to assist the Authority in
relation to a matter.
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(1A) Without limiting subsection (1), the Authority may appoint a
committee under that subsection to perform the functions
appropriate for an executive committee of the Authority.
(2) A committee established under this section shall consist of such
persons, including at least 1 director of the Authority, as the
Authority thinks fit.
11A Authority does not have privileges and immunities of the
Crown
The Authority does not have the privileges and immunities of the
Crown in right of the Commonwealth.
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12 Constitution of the Authority
(1) The Authority:
(a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession; and
(b) must have a seal; and
(c) may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property;
and
(d) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
Note: The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013
applies to the Authority. That Act deals with matters relating to
corporate Commonwealth entities, including reporting and the use and
management of public resources.
(2) The seal of the Authority is to be kept in such custody as the
Authority directs and must not be used except as authorised by the
Authority.
(3) All courts, judges and persons acting judicially must:
(a) take judicial notice of the imprint of the seal of the Authority
appearing on a document; and
(b) presume that the document was duly sealed.
13 Membership of the Authority
The Authority consists of the following directors:
(a) a Chair;
(b) at least 5, and not more than 7, other directors.
14 Appointment of directors of the Authority
(1) Each director of the Authority is to be appointed by the Minister by
written instrument.
Note: The director of the Authority is eligible for reappointment: see the
Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
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(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a director of the
Authority unless the Minister is satisfied that the person is suitably
qualified for appointment because of expertise in one or more of
the following fields:
(a) grape growing;
(b) winemaking;
(c) marketing;
(d) finance;
(e) business management and administration;
(f) government policy processes and public administration;
(g) strategic management;
(h) administration of research and development;
(i) technology;
(j) law;
(k) human resource management;
(l) communications.
(3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a director of the
Authority if the person is a member of the executive of a
representative organisation.
(4) The directors of the Authority (other than the Chair) are to be
appointed from persons:
(a) nominated by the Authority Selection Committee in
accordance with section 27G; or
(b) included on a list, given to the Minister under
subparagraph 27G(1)(b)(ii), of persons the Authority
Selection Committee considers suitable for nomination.
(5) Before appointing the Chair of the Authority, the Minister must
consult:
(a) if there are already one or more directors of the Authority
(other than the Chair)—those directors; and
(b) in any case—each representative organisation.
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(6) In appointing directors of the Authority, the Minister must have
regard to whether the directors of the Authority will collectively
possess:
(a) an appropriate balance of expertise in as many as possible of
the fields referred to in subsection (2); and
(b) experience in board affairs; and
(c) appropriate diversity.
(7) A director of the Authority holds office on a part-time basis.
15 Period of appointment for directors of the Authority
(1) A director of the Authority holds office for the period specified in
the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
Note: For reappointment, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) A director of the Authority must not be reappointed on more than
one occasion.
16 Acting directors of the Authority
Acting Chair of the Authority
(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chair of the
Authority:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chair of the Authority
(whether or not an appointment has previously been made to
the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair of
the Authority:
(i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the
office.
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Acting director of the Authority (other than the Chair of the
Authority)
(2) The Minister may appoint a person to act as a director of the
Authority (other than the Chair of the Authority):
(a) during a vacancy in the office of a director of the Authority
(other than the Chair of the Authority), whether or not an
appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when a director of
the Authority (other than the Chair of the Authority):
(i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the
office.
Eligibility
(3) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as:
(a) the Chair of the Authority; or
(b) a director of the Authority (other than the Chair of the
Authority);
unless the person is eligible for appointment as a director of the
Authority.
Note 1: See subsections 14(2) and (3).
Note 2: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and
33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
17 Deputy Chair
(1) The Authority may, in writing, appoint a director (other than the
Chair) to be the Deputy Chair of the Authority for such period as is
specified in the instrument of appointment.
(2) The Deputy Chair holds office until:
(a) his or her term of office as Deputy Chair expires; or
(b) he or she ceases to be a director of the Authority; or
(c) the Authority terminates the appointment;
whichever first happens.
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Resignation
(3) A director of the Authority may resign an appointment as Deputy
Chair by giving the Chair a written notice of resignation.
(4) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Chair
or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.
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Division 3—Terms and conditions for directors of the
Authority
18 Remuneration
(1) A director of the Authority is to be paid the remuneration that is
determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of
that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, a director of the
Authority is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the
regulations.
(2) A director of the Authority is to be paid the allowances that are
prescribed by the regulations.
(3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act
1973.
19 Disclosure of interests
For the purposes of section 29 of the Public Governance,
Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the
duty to disclose interests), a director who is a grape grower or a
winemaker is not taken to have a material personal interest that
relates to the affairs of the Authority by reason only of being a
grape grower or a winemaker.
20 Outside employment
(1) A director of the Authority must not engage in any paid
employment that conflicts or may conflict with the proper
performance of his or her duties.
(2) For the purposes of this Division, paid employment as a grape
grower or a winemaker is taken not to be paid employment that
conflicts with the proper performance of duties.
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21 Leave of absence
The Chair of the Authority may grant leave of absence to a director
of the Authority on the terms and conditions that the Chair
determines.
22 Resignation
(1) A director of the Authority may resign his or her appointment by
giving the Minister a written resignation.
(2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the
Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that
later day.
23 Termination of appointment
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a director of the
Authority if the director is unable to perform the duties of his or
her office because of physical or mental incapacity.
(2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a director of the
Authority if:
(a) the director:
(i) becomes bankrupt; or
(ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of
bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
(iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or
(iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the
benefit of his or her creditors; or
(c) the director engages in paid employment that conflicts or
may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties
(see section 20); or
(d) the Minister is satisfied that the performance of the director
has been unsatisfactory for a significant period; or
(e) the director is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3
consecutive meetings of the Authority.
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Note: The appointment of a director may also be terminated under
section 30 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability
Act 2013 (which deals with terminating the appointment of an
accountable authority, or a member of an accountable authority, for
contravening general duties of officials).
(3) The Minister must terminate the appointment of a director of the
Authority if the director becomes a member of the executive of a
representative organisation.
24 Other terms and conditions
A director of the Authority holds office on the terms and
conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act
that are determined by the Minister.
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Division 4—Decision-making by the Authority
25 Holding of meetings
(1) The Authority is to hold such meetings as are necessary for the
performance of its functions.
(2) The Chair of the Authority may convene a meeting at any time.
26 Presiding at meetings
(1) The Chair of the Authority presides at all meetings at which he or
she is present.
(2) If the Chair of the Authority is not present at a meeting:
(a) the Deputy Chair must preside; or
(b) if the Deputy Chair is not present—the directors of the
Authority present must appoint one of themselves to preside.
26A Quorum
(1) At a meeting of the Authority, a quorum is constituted by a
majority of directors.
(2) However, if:
(a) a director of the Authority is required by rules made for the
purposes of section 29 of the Public Governance,
Performance and Accountability Act 2013 not to be present
during the deliberations, or to take part in any decision, of the
Authority with respect to a particular matter; and
(b) when the director leaves the meeting concerned there is no
longer a quorum present;
the remaining directors at the meeting constitute a quorum for the
purpose of any deliberation or decision at that meeting with respect
to that matter.
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26B Voting at meetings etc.
(1) At a meeting of the Authority, a question is decided by a majority
of the votes of directors of the Authority present and voting.
(2) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in
the event of an equality of votes, also has a casting vote.
26C Conduct of meetings
(1) The Authority may, subject to this Division, regulate proceedings
at its meetings as it considers appropriate.
Note: Section 33B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 provides for
participation in meetings by telephone etc.
(2) The Authority may invite a person to attend a meeting of the
Authority for the purpose of advising or informing the Authority
on any matter.
(3) A person referred to in subsection (2) is to be paid such fees,
allowances and expenses (if any) as the Authority determines in
respect of the person’s attendance at a meeting of the Authority.
26D Minutes
The Authority must keep minutes of its meetings.
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Introduction Division 1
Section 27A
Part IV—Wine Australia Selection Committee
Division 1—Introduction
27A Simplified outline of this Part
• This Part deals with the Authority Selection Committee.
• The functions of the Committee are:
(a) to select persons to be nominated for appointment as
directors of the Authority (other than the Chair); and
(b) to nominate persons so selected to the Minister for
appointment as directors of the Authority; and
(c) to give the Minister a list of other persons the Authority
Selection Committee considers suitable for nomination
and the details of their qualifications and experience.
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Division 2—Establishment, functions and powers of the
Authority Selection Committee
27B Authority Selection Committee
(1) This section applies to the committee that was established by
section 27B of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Act 2013
(as in force immediately before the commencement of this section).
(2) That committee continues in existence by force of this section as a
committee, under and subject to the provisions of this Act, under
the name Wine Australia Selection Committee.
Note 1: In this Act, Authority Selection Committee means the Wine Australia
Selection Committee—see section 4.
Note 2: Subsection 25B(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 provides that a
body whose name is altered by an Act continues in existence under the
new name so that its identity is not affected.
27C Functions of the Authority Selection Committee
The functions of the Authority Selection Committee are:
(a) to select persons to be nominated for appointment as
directors of the Authority (other than the Chair); and
(b) to nominate persons so selected to the Minister for
appointment as directors of the Authority; and
(c) to give the Minister a list of other persons the Authority
Selection Committee considers suitable for nomination and
the details of their qualifications and experience.
27D Powers of the Authority Selection Committee
The Authority Selection Committee has power to do all things that
are necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with,
the performance of its functions.
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27E Minister may request nominations
The Minister may, by written notice given to the Presiding
Member of the Authority Selection Committee, request the
Authority Selection Committee to give to the Minister, within the
period specified in the notice, a specified number of written
nominations of persons for appointment as a director or directors of
the Authority (other than the Chair).
27F Selection of persons by the Authority Selection Committee
(1) The Authority Selection Committee must not nominate a person
for appointment as a director of the Authority unless the person is
eligible for that appointment.
(2) The Authority Selection Committee must not nominate a person
for appointment as a director of the Authority if:
(a) the person is a member of the Authority Selection
Committee; or
(b) the person has been a member of the Authority Selection
Committee at any time during the 12-month period preceding
the nomination.
27G Nominations
(1) If the Minister gives a request to the Presiding Member of the
Authority Selection Committee under section 27E:
(a) the Authority Selection Committee must, before the end of
the period specified in the notice, select persons to be
nominated for appointment to the office or offices concerned;
and
(b) the Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee
must, on behalf of the Authority Selection Committee, before
the end of that period:
(i) give to the Minister the number of nominations
specified in the request; and
(ii) make a list of any other persons the Authority Selection
Committee considers suitable for nomination (and the
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details of their qualifications and experience) and give
the list to the Minister.
(1A) The Authority Selection Committee must not include a person on
the list given to the Minister under subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) unless,
within the 12-month period preceding the giving of the list:
(a) the Committee considered the person suitable for
nomination; and
(b) the person was not so nominated.
(2) If the Authority Selection Committee proposes to nominate a
person for appointment as a director of the Authority, the Presiding
Member of the Authority Selection Committee must cause to be
prepared and attached to the nomination a statement setting out:
(a) details of the person’s qualifications and experience; and
(b) such other information relating to the person as the Authority
Selection Committee thinks will assist the Minister in
considering whether to appoint the person.
(3) The Authority Selection Committee may nominate a person for
appointment even though:
(a) the Minister has previously rejected a nomination of that
person; or
(b) the Authority Selection Committee has previously decided
not to nominate the person for appointment.
27H Minister may reject nominations
If the Minister is not satisfied that a person nominated by the
Authority Selection Committee for appointment as a director of the
Authority, or any person included on the list given to the Minister
under subparagraph 27G(1)(b)(ii), should be appointed as such a
director, the Minister may make a further request under
section 27E for a specified number of nominations of persons for
appointment to the office concerned.
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Division 3—Membership of the Authority Selection
Committee
27J Membership of the Authority Selection Committee
The Authority Selection Committee consists of the following
members:
(a) a Presiding Member;
(b) not more than 4 other members.
27K Appointment of members of the Authority Selection Committee
(1) Each member of the Authority Selection Committee is to be
appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: A member of the Authority Selection Committee is eligible for
reappointment: see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) A member of the Authority Selection Committee holds office on a
part-time basis.
(3) A member of the Authority Selection Committee (other than the
Presiding Member) must be a person who has been nominated by a
representative organisation.
(4) A person who is a director of the Authority is not eligible to be
appointed as a member of the Authority Selection Committee.
27L Period of appointment for members of the Authority Selection
Committee
A member of the Authority Selection Committee holds office for
the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period
must not exceed 3 years.
Note: For reappointment, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
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27M Acting Presiding Member of the Authority Selection
Committee
The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Presiding Member
of the Authority Selection Committee:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Presiding Member of the
Authority Selection Committee (whether or not an
appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Presiding
Member of the Authority Selection Committee:
(i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the
office.
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Division 4—Terms and conditions for members of the
Authority Selection Committee
27N Remuneration
(1) A member of the Authority Selection Committee is to be paid the
remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If
no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in
operation, a member of the Authority Selection Committee is to be
paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the regulations.
(2) A member of the Authority Selection Committee is to be paid the
allowances that are prescribed by the regulations.
(3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act
1973.
27P Disclosure of interests to the Minister
A member of the Authority Selection Committee must give written
notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that
the member has or acquires and that conflict or could conflict with
the proper performance of the member’s functions.
27Q Disclosure of interests to the Authority Selection Committee
(1) A member of the Authority Selection Committee who has an
interest, pecuniary or otherwise, in a matter being considered or
about to be considered by the Authority Selection Committee must
disclose the nature of the interest to a meeting of the Authority
Selection Committee.
(2) The disclosure must be made as soon as possible after the relevant
facts have come to the knowledge of the member of the Authority
Selection Committee.
(3) The disclosure must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting of
the Authority Selection Committee.
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(4) Unless the Authority Selection Committee otherwise determines,
the member of the Authority Selection Committee:
(a) must not be present during any deliberation by the Authority
Selection Committee on the matter; and
(b) must not take part in any decision of the Authority Selection
Committee with respect to the matter.
(5) For the purposes of making a determination under subsection (4),
the member of the Authority Selection Committee:
(a) must not be present during any deliberation of the Authority
Selection Committee for the purpose of making the
determination; and
(b) must not take part in making the determination.
(6) A determination under subsection (4) must be recorded in the
minutes of the meeting of the Authority Selection Committee.
(7) A member of the Authority Selection Committee who is a grape
grower or a winemaker is taken not to have an interest (pecuniary
or otherwise) in a matter being considered or about to be
considered by the Authority Selection Committee by reason only
of being a grape grower or a winemaker.
27R Outside employment
(1) A member of the Authority Selection Committee must not engage
in any paid employment that conflicts or may conflict with the
proper performance of his or her duties.
(2) For the purposes of this Division, paid employment as a grape
grower or a winemaker is taken not to be paid employment that
conflicts with the proper performance of duties.
27S Leave of absence
(1) The Minister may grant leave of absence to the Presiding Member
of the Authority Selection Committee on the terms and conditions
that the Minister determines.
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(2) The Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee may
grant leave of absence to a member of the Authority Selection
Committee on the terms and conditions that the Presiding Member
determines.
27T Resignation
(1) A member of the Authority Selection Committee may resign his or
her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.
(2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the
Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that
later day.
27U Termination of appointment
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the
Authority Selection Committee if the member is unable to perform
the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental
incapacity.
(2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the
Authority Selection Committee if:
(a) the member:
(i) becomes bankrupt; or
(ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of
bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
(iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or
(iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the
benefit of his or her creditors; or
(b) the member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with
section 27P or 27Q; or
(c) the member engages in paid employment that conflicts or
may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties
(see section 27R); or
(d) the member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3
consecutive meetings of the Authority Selection Committee.
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27V Other terms and conditions
A member of the Authority Selection Committee holds office on
the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered
by this Act that are determined by the Minister.
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Section 27W
Division 5—Decision-making by the Authority Selection
Committee
27W Holding of meetings
(1) The Authority Selection Committee is to hold such meetings as are
necessary for the performance of its functions.
(2) The Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee may
convene a meeting at any time.
27X Presiding at meetings
(1) The Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee
presides at all meetings at which he or she is present.
(2) If the Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee is
not present at a meeting, the members of the Authority Selection
Committee present must appoint one of themselves to preside.
27Y Quorum
At a meeting of the Authority Selection Committee, 2 members of
the Authority Selection Committee constitute a quorum.
27Z Voting at meetings etc.
(1) At a meeting of the Authority Selection Committee, a question is
decided by a majority of the votes of members of the Authority
Selection Committee present and voting.
(2) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in
the event of an equality of votes, also has a casting vote.
27ZA Conduct of meetings
The Authority Selection Committee may, subject to this Division,
regulate proceedings at its meetings as it considers appropriate.
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Note: Section 33B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 provides for
participation in meetings by telephone etc.
27ZB Minutes
The Authority Selection Committee must keep minutes of its
meetings.
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Section 27ZC
Division 6—Other matters
27ZC Staff and consultants
(1) The Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee may,
on behalf of the Authority Selection Committee, engage persons to
perform administrative and clerical services in connection with the
performance of its functions.
(2) The Presiding Member of the Authority Selection Committee may,
on behalf of the Authority Selection Committee, engage persons
having suitable qualifications and experience as consultants to the
Authority Selection Committee.
(3) The terms and conditions of engagement of persons engaged under
subsection (1) or (2) are as determined by the Authority Selection
Committee.
27ZE Definitions
In this Part:
Chair means the Chair of the Authority.
director means a director of the Authority, and includes the Chair.
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Section 29U
Part IVB—Annual general meeting of the grape
industry and the wine industry
29U Interpretation
(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
eligible producer, in relation to a year, means a person on the list
of producers prepared in that year.
list of producers means a list of persons prepared under
section 29V.
(2) For the purposes of this Part and of regulations made for the
purposes of this Part, where 2 or more persons become liable to
pay wine grapes levy or wine export charge, because they are
members of a partnership or are the trustees of a trust estate, that
partnership or trust estate shall be taken to be the person liable to
pay that levy or charge.
(3) Where, under this Part, rights are conferred upon a body corporate,
a partnership or a trust estate to participate at an annual general
meeting, those rights shall be exercised by a natural person
appointed, in writing, for the purpose by the body corporate, the
members of the partnership or the trustees of the trust estate, as the
case may be.
29V List of producers
(1) As soon as practicable after each 30 September, the Department
must prepare and give to the Authority a list of the persons who the
Department, at the time of the preparation of the list, knows
became liable to pay:
(a) wine grapes levy; or
(b) wine export charge;
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in respect of the year that ended on 30 June immediately preceding
that 30 September.
(2) The Authority must not use a list of persons prepared under this
section except for the purposes of this Part.
29W Authority to convene annual general meeting
(1) The Authority may cause an annual general meeting of the grape
industry and the wine industry to be convened at a time and place
determined by the Authority.
(2) The Authority must convene an annual general meeting under
subsection (1) if requested to do so by a representative
organisation.
(3) If, during a year, 10 or more eligible producers for the year jointly
request the Authority to convene an annual general meeting under
subsection (1), the Authority must comply with that request.
(4) A request under subsection (2) or (3) must be in writing.
29X Purpose of annual general meeting
The purpose of an annual general meeting is to provide an
opportunity for eligible producers:
(a) to consider the most recent annual report of the Authority;
and
(b) to receive an address by the Chair with respect to:
(i) the performance of the Authority in the year to which
the annual report relates; and
(ii) the economic outlook for the grape industry and the
wine industry, and the intended activities of the
Authority, in the year next following that year; and
(c) to question the directors of the Authority concerning any
aspect of:
(i) the Authority’s activities during the year to which the
annual report relates; or
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(ii) the intended activities of the Authority; and
(d) to debate, and vote upon, any motion relating to a matter
within the responsibilities of the Authority.
29Y Conduct of annual general meeting
(1) An annual general meeting may be attended by:
(a) the directors of the Authority;
(b) eligible producers for the year in which the meeting is held;
(c) persons invited by the Authority to attend the meeting; and
(d) such members of the staff of the Authority as the Chair
determines to be appropriate having regard to the business of
the meeting.
(2) The Chair shall preside at an annual general meeting at which he or
she is present.
(3) The Authority shall cause a record to be kept of the proceedings of
an annual general meeting of the grape industry and the wine
industry.
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Section 30
Part V—Staff and consultants
30 Employees
(1) The Authority may engage such employees as it thinks necessary
for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The terms and conditions of employment (including remuneration)
of the principal employee are to be such as are determined by the
Authority.
(3) The terms and conditions of employment (including remuneration)
of an employee, other than the principal employee, are to be such
as are determined by the Authority.
30A Consultants
(1) The Authority may engage persons having suitable qualifications
and experience as consultants to the Authority.
(2) The consultants are to be engaged on the terms and conditions that
the Authority determines in writing.
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Division 1 Corporate plans
Section 31
Part VA—Operation of Authority
Division 1—Corporate plans
31 Corporate plans—5-year periods
(1) The Authority must:
(a) prepare a corporate plan for each designated 5-year period;
and
(b) give it to the Minister.
Note 1: For designated 5-year period, see subsection (11).
Note 2: The Authority is not required to give a corporate plan under section 35
of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013
(see subsection (13) of this section).
(2) The plan must include details of the following matters:
(a) the principal objectives of the Authority;
(b) the strategies and policies that are to be followed by the
Authority in order to achieve those objectives;
(c) the objectives and priorities of the Authority relating to grape
or wine research and development;
(d) the strategies and policies that are to be followed by the
Authority in order to achieve those objectives and priorities;
(e) such other matters (if any) as the Minister requires.
(3) The plan must set out the Authority’s assessment, for the period to
which the plan relates, of the market outlook and the economic
outlook for the grape industry and the wine industry.
(4) A corporate plan prepared under this section is of no effect unless
the plan has been approved in writing by the Minister.
Varying a corporate plan
(5) The Authority may vary a corporate plan that was prepared under
this section.
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(6) A variation of such a corporate plan is of no effect unless the
variation has been approved in writing by the Minister.
Other matters
(7) The Chair must keep the Minister informed about matters that
might significantly affect the achievement of the objectives or
priorities set out in a corporate plan that was prepared under this
section.
(8) The Minister may give the Chair written guidelines that are to be
used by the Chair in deciding whether a matter is covered by
paragraph (2)(e) or subsection (7).
(9) Before preparing or varying a corporate plan under this section, the
Authority must consult each representative organisation.
(10) None of the following is a legislative instrument:
(a) a requirement under paragraph (2)(e) that is in writing;
(b) an approval under subsection (4);
(c) an approval under subsection (6);
(d) a guideline given under subsection (8).
(11) For the purposes of this section, each of the following is a
designated 5-year period:
(a) the 5-year period beginning on 1 July 2015;
(b) each succeeding 5-year period.
(12) The Authority must ensure that the first corporate plan it prepares
under this section is given to the Minister before 1 May 2015.
(13) Section 35 of the Public Governance, Performance and
Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with corporate plans) does
not apply to the Authority.
31A Corporate plan—initial period
(1) The Authority must:
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(a) prepare a corporate plan within 3 months after the
commencement of this subsection; and
(b) give it to the Minister.
(2) The plan must cover the period:
(a) beginning when the plan takes effect; and
(b) ending at the end of 30 June 2015.
(3) The plan must include details of the following matters:
(a) the principal objectives of the Authority;
(b) the strategies and policies that are to be followed by the
Authority in order to achieve those objectives;
(c) the objectives and priorities of the Authority relating to grape
or wine research and development;
(d) the strategies and policies that are to be followed by the
Authority in order to achieve those objectives and priorities;
(e) such other matters (if any) as the Minister requires.
(4) The plan must set out the Authority’s assessment, for the period to
which the plan relates, of the market outlook and the economic
outlook for the grape industry and the wine industry.
(5) The plan is of no effect unless it has been approved in writing by
the Minister.
Varying the corporate plan
(6) The Authority may vary the plan.
(7) A variation of the plan is of no effect unless the variation has been
approved in writing by the Minister.
Other matters
(8) The Chair must keep the Minister informed about matters that
might significantly affect the achievement of the objectives or
priorities set out in the plan.
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(9) The Minister may give the Chair written guidelines that are to be
used by the Chair in deciding whether a matter is covered by
paragraph (3)(e) or subsection (8).
(10) None of the following is a legislative instrument:
(a) a requirement under paragraph (3)(e) that is in writing;
(b) an approval under subsection (5);
(c) an approval under subsection (7);
(d) a guideline given under subsection (9).
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Section 31F
Division 2—Annual operational plans
31F Authority to develop annual operational plans
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Authority shall, in relation to each
financial year of a period to which a corporate plan relates or to
which an intended corporate plan will relate, develop an annual
operational plan setting out particulars of the action that the
Authority intends to take in order to give effect to or further,
during that year, the matters set out in that corporate plan.
(1A) The Authority must ensure that the first annual operational plan is
developed within 3 months after the commencement of this
subsection.
(2) The first annual operational plan shall relate to the period
commencing on the day on which the first corporate plan comes
into force and ending on the first 30 June after that day and, for the
purposes of the operation of subsection (1) in relation to that first
annual operational plan, references in that subsection to a financial
year shall be read as references to the period to which that first
plan relates.
(3) Each subsequent annual operational plan shall relate to the
financial year commencing immediately after the end of the period
to which the previous annual operational plan related.
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Section 31K
Division 3—Directions
31K Directions to Authority and Geographical Indications
Committee
(1) Except as provided by this section and the Public Governance,
Performance and Accountability Act 2013, the Authority is not
subject to direction by or on behalf of the Australian Government.
(2) Subject to this section, where the Minister is satisfied that, because
of the existence of exceptional circumstances, it is necessary to
give a direction to the Authority in order to ensure that the
performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the
Authority does not conflict with major government policies, the
Minister may, by notice in writing to the Authority, give the
direction to the Authority with respect to the performance of its
functions and the exercise of its powers.
(3) The Minister shall not give a direction under subsection (2) unless
and until the Minister has given the Chair:
(a) notice in writing that the Minister is contemplating giving the
direction; and
(b) an adequate opportunity to discuss with the Minister the need
for the proposed direction.
(4) The Authority shall comply with any direction given under
subsection (2).
(5) Where the Minister gives a direction to the Authority under
subsection (2):
(a) the Minister shall cause a notice in writing setting out
particulars of the direction to be published in the Gazette as
soon as practicable after giving the direction;
(b) the Minister shall cause a copy of that notice to be laid before
each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of the
House after giving the direction;
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(c) particulars of the direction shall be included in the annual
report of the Authority for the year in which the direction
was given; and
(d) that report shall include particulars of the impact of that
direction on the operations of the Authority.
(6) This section applies in relation to the Geographical Indications
Committee in the same way as it applies in relation to the
Authority.
(7) For the purposes of this section as it so applies in relation to the
Geographical Indications Committee:
(a) references (other than the reference in paragraph (5)(c)) to
the Authority are taken to be references to that Committee;
and
(b) the reference in subsection (3) to the Chair is taken to be a
reference to the Presiding Member of that Committee.
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Part VI—Finance
32 Payments to the Authority
There shall be paid to the Authority out of the Consolidated
Revenue Fund, which is appropriated accordingly, amounts equal
to:
(aa) amounts received by the Commonwealth as the general
component of wine grapes levy; and
(ab) so much of the amounts (if any) received by the
Commonwealth under section 15 of the Primary Industries
Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 as is attributable to
non-payment of the general component of wine grapes levy;
and
(ac) amounts received by the Commonwealth as wine export
charge; and
(ad) so much of the amounts (if any) received by the
Commonwealth under section 15 of the Primary Industries
Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 as is attributable to
non-payment of wine export charge; and
(ae) amounts received by the Commonwealth as the research
component of wine grapes levy; and
(af) so much of the amounts (if any) received by the
Commonwealth under section 15 of the Primary Industries
Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 as is attributable to
non-payment of the research component of wine grapes levy;
and
(ag) amounts received by the Commonwealth as grapes research
levy; and
(ah) so much of the amounts (if any) received by the
Commonwealth under section 15 of the Primary Industries
Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991 as is attributable to
non-payment of grapes research levy; and
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(ai) subject to sections 32A and 32B, amounts equal to one-half
of the amounts spent by the Authority as mentioned in
paragraph 35(1)(ac).
32A Limit on Commonwealth’s matching payments
(1) The sum of:
(a) the amounts paid to the Authority under paragraph 32(ai) of
this Act; and
(b) the amounts paid to the Grape and Wine Research and
Development Corporation before the commencement of this
section under paragraph 30(1)(b) of the Primary Industries
Research and Development Act 1989;
must not exceed the total of:
(c) the sum of the amounts paid to the Authority under
paragraphs 32(ae) and (ag) of this Act, less the sum of:
(i) any refunds required to be paid by the Commonwealth
in respect of amounts that have been paid or overpaid to
the Commonwealth by way of the research component
of wine grapes levy; and
(ii) any refunds required to be paid by the Commonwealth
in respect of amounts that have been paid or overpaid to
the Commonwealth by way of grapes research levy; and
(d) the sum of the amounts paid to the Grape and Wine Research
and Development Corporation before the commencement of
this section under subparagraphs 30(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of the
Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, less
the sum of any refunds in relation to research components of
levies attached to the Grape and Wine Research and
Development Corporation; and
(e) amounts prescribed by the regulations.
(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply if the regulations so provide.
(2) An expression used in paragraph (1)(d) of this section has the same
meaning as it had in the Primary Industries Research and
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commencement of this section.
32B Retention limit for Commonwealth’s matching payments
(1) For the purposes of this section, gross value of production, in
relation to a financial year, means the gross value of production,
for that financial year, of the goods that are produce of the grape
industry and the wine industry.
(2) If:
(a) before the end of 31 October next following a financial year,
the Minister determines the amount of the gross value of
production in relation to the financial year; and
(b) as at the end of 31 October next following the financial year,
the sum of the amounts that were paid to the Authority
during the financial year under paragraph 32(ai) exceeds
0.5% of the amount of the gross value of production in
relation to the financial year as determined by the Minister;
the Authority must pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to
the excess.
(3) If:
(a) before the end of 31 October next following a financial year,
the Minister has not determined under subsection (2) the
amount of the gross value of production in relation to a
financial year; and
(b) the Minister has determined under subsection (2) the amount
of the gross value of production in relation to the previous
financial year;
the Minister is taken to have made, immediately before the end of
that 31 October, a determination under subsection (2) that the
amount of the gross value of production in relation to the financial
year is equal to the amount of the gross value of production
determined under subsection (2) for the previous financial year.
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(4) The Minister may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, set off an
amount payable by the Authority under subsection (2) against an
amount that is payable to the Authority under paragraph 32(ai).
(5) A determination made under subsection (2) is not a legislative
instrument.
(6) The regulations may provide for the manner in which the Minister
is to determine the amount of the gross value of production for a
financial year.
33 Payments by the Authority to Commonwealth
(3) If:
(a) a refund is made by the Commonwealth under section 18 of
the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act
1991 in respect of an amount; and
(b) the amount has been paid or overpaid to the Commonwealth
by way of wine export charge;
the Authority must pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to
the amount of the refund.
(4) If:
(a) a refund is made by the Commonwealth under section 18 of
the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act
1991 in respect of an amount; and
(b) the amount has been paid or overpaid to the Commonwealth
by way of the general component of wine grapes levy;
the Authority must pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to
the amount of the refund.
(5) If:
(a) a refund is made by the Commonwealth under section 18 of
the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act
1991 in respect of an amount; and
(b) the amount has been paid or overpaid to the Commonwealth
by way of the research component of wine grapes levy;
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the Authority must pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to
the amount of the refund.
(6) If:
(a) a refund is made by the Commonwealth under section 18 of
the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act
1991 in respect of an amount; and
(b) the amount has been paid or overpaid to the Commonwealth
by way of grapes research levy;
the Authority must pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to
the amount of the refund.
34 Borrowing
(1) The Authority may, with the approval of the Minister:
(a) borrow money otherwise than from the Commonwealth; or
(b) raise money otherwise than by borrowing;
on terms and conditions that are specified in, or consistent with, the
approval.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Authority
may, under that subsection, borrow money, or raise money
otherwise than by borrowing, by dealing with securities.
(3) A borrowing of money, or a raising of money otherwise than by
borrowing, under subsection (1), may be made, in whole or in part,
in a currency other than Australian currency.
(4) An approval may be given under subsection (1) in relation to a
particular transaction or in relation to transactions included in a
class of transactions.
(5) An approval under subsection (1) shall be given in writing.
(6) For the purposes of this section:
(a) the issue by the Authority of an instrument acknowledging a
debt in consideration of:
(i) the payment or deposit of money; or
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(ii) the provision of credit;
otherwise than in relation to a transaction that is in the
ordinary course of the day-to-day operations of the Authority
shall be deemed to be a raising by the Authority, otherwise
than by borrowing, of an amount of money equal to the
amount of the money paid or deposited or the value of the
credit provided, as the case may be; and
(b) the obtaining of credit by the Authority otherwise than in
relation to a transaction that is in the ordinary course of the
day-to-day operations of the Authority shall be deemed to be
a raising by the Authority, otherwise than by borrowing, of
an amount of money equal to the value of the credit so
obtained.
(7) In this section, securities includes stocks, debentures, debenture
stocks, notes, bonds, promissory notes, bills of exchange and
similar instruments or documents.
(8) A reference in this section to dealing with securities includes a
reference to:
(a) creating, executing, entering into, drawing, making,
accepting, indorsing, issuing, discounting, selling, purchasing
or re-selling securities;
(b) creating, selling, purchasing or re-selling rights or options in
respect of securities; and
(c) entering into agreements or other arrangements relating to
securities.
34A Authority may give security
The Authority may give security over the whole or any part of its
land or other assets for:
(a) the repayment by the Authority of money borrowed by the
Authority under paragraph 34(1)(a) and the payment by the
Authority of interest (including any interest on that interest)
on money so borrowed; or
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(b) the payment by the Authority of amounts (including any
interest) that the Authority is liable to pay with respect to
money raised by the Authority under paragraph 34(1)(b).
34B Borrowings not otherwise permitted
The Authority shall not borrow money, or raise money otherwise
than by borrowing, except in accordance with section 34.
35 Application of money of the Authority
(1) The moneys of the Authority may be applied only:
(a) in payment or discharge of the expenses, charges, obligations
and liabilities incurred or undertaken by the Authority in or
in connection with the performance of its functions, or the
exercise of its powers, under this Act, the regulations or any
other law; and
(aa) in payment or discharge of the expenses, charges, obligations
and liabilities incurred or undertaken by the Presiding
Member of the Authority Selection Committee or the
Authority Selection Committee in or in connection with the
performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers,
of the Authority Selection Committee under this Act; and
(ab) in payment to the Commonwealth of amounts payable under
subsection 32B(2); and
(ac) for the purposes of funding grape or wine research and
development activities included in the broad groupings of
grape or wine research and development activities specified
in an annual operational plan in force when the relevant
payments are made; and
(ad) in payment to the Commonwealth of amounts payable under
section 36; and
(b) in payment of any remuneration, allowances, fees or
expenses payable under this Act; and
(c) in making any other payments that the Authority is
authorized or required to make under this Act, the regulations
or any other law.
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(1A) Money paid to the Authority under paragraph 32(ae) or (ag) may
be applied only for the following purposes:
(a) funding grape or wine research and development activities
included in the broad groupings of grape or wine research
and development activities specified in an annual operational
plan in force when the relevant payments are made;
(b) paying or discharging so much of the expenses, charges,
obligations and liabilities incurred or undertaken by the
Authority as are attributable to:
(i) the performance of its functions relating to grape or
wine research and development; or
(ii) the exercise of its powers relating to grape or wine
research and development;
(c) paying to the Commonwealth amounts payable under
subsection 32B(2);
(d) paying to the Commonwealth amounts payable under
subsection 33(5) or (6);
(e) paying to the Commonwealth amounts payable under
section 36, where the amounts are in respect of the collection
or recovery of amounts referred to in paragraph 32(ae) or
(ag).
Spending must be in accordance with funding agreement
(1B) After 30 June 2015, the Authority must not spend money that has
been paid to the Authority by the Commonwealth unless the
Authority does so in accordance with a written funding agreement.
(1C) The Minister may enter into a funding agreement with the
Authority. The agreement must specify the terms and conditions on
which money paid to the Authority by the Commonwealth will be
spent.
(1D) A funding agreement must be published on the website of the
Authority as soon as practicable after it is made or varied.
(2) Subsections (1) and (1A) do not prevent investment, under
section 59 of the Public Governance, Performance and
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Accountability Act 2013, of money that is not immediately required
for the purposes of the Authority.
36 Commonwealth to be paid levy expenses etc.
The Authority must pay to the Commonwealth amounts equal to
the expenses incurred by the Commonwealth in relation to:
(a) the collection or recovery of amounts referred to in
paragraph 32(aa), (ab), (ac), (ad), (ae), (af), (ag) or (ah); and
(b) the administration of section 32.
38 Annual report
(1) The annual report prepared by the directors and given to the
Minister under section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance
and Accountability Act 2013 for a period must:
(a) include a report on the operations of the Geographical
Indications Committee during the period; and
(b) set out all final determinations of geographical indications,
and translations of such indications, made by the Committee
during the period; and
(c) include particulars of:
(i) the grape or wine research and development activities
that the Authority coordinated or funded, wholly or
partly, during the period; and
(ii) the amount that the Authority spent during the period in
relation to each of those activities; and
(iii) which (if any) of those activities related to ecologically
sustainable development; and
(iv) the impact of those activities on the grape industry and
the wine industry; and
(v) the entering into of agreements under section 10A
during the period, and the Authority’s activities during
the period in relation to agreements entered into under
that section during or before the period; and
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(vi) the entering into of agreements under section 10B
during the period, and the Authority’s activities during
the period in relation to agreements entered into under
that section during or before the period; and
(vii) the making of grants under section 10C during the
period; and
(viii) the Authority’s activities during the period in relation to
applying for patents for inventions, commercially
exploiting patented inventions and granting licences
under patented inventions; and
(ix) the activities of any companies in which the Authority
has an interest; and
(x) any activities relating to the formation of a company;
and
(xi) significant acquisitions and dispositions of real property
by the Authority during the period; and
(d) include an assessment of the extent to which the Authority’s
operations during the period have:
(i) achieved the Authority’s objectives as stated in its
corporate plan; and
(ii) implemented the annual operational plan applicable to
the period; and
(e) include an assessment of the extent to which the Authority
has, during the period, contributed to the attainment of the
objects of this Act as set out in section 3.
(2) The annual report must be published on the Authority’s website as
soon as practicable after the report is tabled in the House of
Representatives.
38A Accountability to representative organisations
(1) As soon as practicable after the annual report mentioned in
section 38 has been given to the Minister under section 46 of the
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, the
Chair of the Authority must:
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(a) provide copies of the report to each representative
organisation; and
(b) make arrangements with each of those organisations to
attend:
(i) the organisation’s annual conference; or
(ii) a meeting of the organisation’s executive;
for the purposes set out in subsection (2).
(2) The purposes mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) are as follows:
(a) to enable the report to be considered;
(b) to enable the Chair to deliver an address in relation to:
(i) the Authority’s activities in the period to which the
report relates; and
(ii) the Authority’s intended activities in the financial year
next following the end of that period;
(c) to enable the Chair to be questioned about those activities.
39 Liability to taxation
(1) The Authority is subject to taxation (other than income tax) under
the laws of the Commonwealth.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the Authority is not subject to taxation
under a law of a State or Territory.
(3) The regulations may provide that subsection (2) does not apply in
relation to taxation under a specified law.
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39A Object of Part
The object of this Part is to advance the objects of this Act by
helping to ensure the truth, and the reputation for truthfulness, of
statements made on wine labels, or made for commercial purposes
in other ways, about the vintage, variety or geographical indication
of wine manufactured in Australia.
Note: The Federal Court may grant an injunction under section 44AB if a
person has engaged, is engaging or proposes to engage in conduct that
contravenes this Part.
39B Operation of Part
Without prejudice to its effect apart from this section, this Part has
the effect it would have if the references in it to a person (the
record keeper) to whom this Part applies were, by express
provision, confined to:
(a) a record keeper who is one of the following (a constitutional
corporation or partnership):
(i) a foreign corporation, within the meaning of
paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution;
(ii) a trading or financial corporation formed within the
limits of the Commonwealth, within the meaning of that
paragraph;
(iii) a corporation that is controlled by a corporation
described in subparagraph (i) or (ii);
(iv) a partnership in which at least one of the partners is a
corporation described in subparagraph (i), (ii) or (iii); or
(b) a record keeper by or through whom a constitutional
corporation or partnership carries out its business functions
and activities; or
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(c) a record keeper who (whether directly or indirectly) supplies
wine goods to a constitutional corporation or partnership.
39C Persons to whom this Part applies
(1) This Part applies to the following persons, except as provided by
subsection (3):
(a) a person who grows grapes that are wine goods;
(b) a manufacturer of wine goods;
(c) a person who supplies or receives wine goods (including a
person who sells the wine goods wholesale or retail or who
exports the wine goods);
(d) a person specified by the regulations for the purposes of this
section;
(e) an agent who takes possession of wine goods on behalf of a
person mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (d).
Note: This Part applies only to the extent that the wine goods originate in
Australia (see subsection (4)).
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(d), the regulations may specify:
(a) a class of person to whom this Part applies; or
(b) circumstances in which this Part applies to a specified class
of person.
(3) The regulations may specify that, despite subsection (1), this Part
does not apply to:
(a) a specified class of person; or
(b) a specified class of person in specified circumstances.
(4) This Part applies only to the extent that the wine goods originate in
Australia.
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39F Obligation to keep records
(1) A person (the record keeper) to whom this Part applies (under
section 39C) must keep written records that show the following
details in relation to wine goods:
(a) the identity of the record keeper;
(b) the kind of wine goods to which the record relates;
(c) the date the record keeper receives the wine goods;
(d) the identity of the person from whom the wine goods are
received by the record keeper;
(e) the quantity of the wine goods received by the record keeper;
(f) the vintage, variety and prescribed geographical indication of
the wine goods received by the record keeper;
(g) details of steps taken by the record keeper that changed or
affected any of the following:
(i) the vintage, variety or prescribed geographical
indication of the wine goods;
(ii) the tank or other place or thing in which the wine goods
were stored;
(iii) the volume of the wine goods stored in any such tank,
place or thing;
(h) the date the record keeper supplies the wine goods;
(i) the identity of the person to whom the wine goods are
supplied by the record keeper;
(j) the quantity of the wine goods that are supplied by the record
keeper;
(k) the vintage, variety and prescribed geographical indication of
the wine goods supplied by the record keeper;
(l) any other details in relation to the wine goods that are
prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section.
Note 1: Records are required to be kept only to the extent that wine goods
originate in Australia (see subsection 39C(4)).
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Note 2: See section 39G (which deals with when certain details are not
required to be kept) and section 39H (which deals with details
required under section 39F).
Note 3: A person commits an offence if the person fails to keep a record in
accordance with this subsection (see section 39J).
Period for keeping records
(2) A record must be kept under subsection (1) for the period:
(a) beginning:
(i) when the event, circumstance or state of affairs that is
required to be recorded occurs; or
(ii) if a record is required to be made before it can be kept—
at the end of 3 days after the day that such an event,
circumstance or state of affairs occurs; and
(b) ending 7 years after that time.
Note: A person commits an offence if the person fails to keep a record in
accordance with this subsection (see section 39J).
Requirement to provide and keep a copy of a record in relation to
supply of wine goods
(3) A person who is required to keep a record under subsection (1)
must, on the day the person supplies the wine goods, provide a
copy of the record kept under paragraphs (1)(h), (j) and (k) to the
person to whom the wine goods are supplied.
Note: A person commits an offence if the person fails to provide a copy of a
record in accordance with this subsection (see section 39K).
(4) A person to whom wine goods are supplied must keep the copy of
the record provided under subsection (3) for the period:
(a) beginning on the day the person receives the copy; and
(b) ending 7 years after that time.
Note: A person commits an offence if the person fails to keep a copy of a
record in accordance with this subsection (see section 39K).
(5) To avoid doubt, the same copy of a record may be kept for the
purposes of paragraphs (1)(c), (e) and (f) and subsection (4).
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39G When certain details are not required to be kept
Grape growers not required to keep certain records
(1) A person who grows grapes is not required to keep a record
showing details required under paragraphs 39F(1)(c) to (f) in
relation to the grapes grown.
Suppliers and receivers, and their agents, not required to keep
certain records
(2) If:
(a) a person:
(i) supplies or receives wine goods that are packaged in a
container for the purpose of sale of the wine goods to a
consumer; or
(ii) is an agent who, on behalf of a person covered by
subparagraph (i), takes possession of wine goods that
are packaged in a container for the purpose of sale of
the wine goods to a consumer; and
(b) before the wine goods are sold to a consumer, the person has
not taken any steps to change or affect any label claims made
about the wine goods;
the person is not required to keep a record showing details required
under paragraphs 39F(1)(e) to (l) in relation to that supply, receipt
or taking possession of the wine goods.
39H Details required under section 39F
Variety of wines
(1) Details required under paragraph 39F(1)(f) or (k) or
subparagraph 39F(1)(g)(i) may show any name by which a variety
of wine goods is known (if the variety is known by more than one
name).
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Identity of a person
(2) Details required under paragraph 39F(1)(a), (d) or (i) must include:
(a) sufficient particulars of a person’s name and address to
identify the person; and
(b) if the person receives wine goods from or at, or supplies wine
goods from or to, a winery—sufficient particulars of the
name and address of the winery to identify the winery.
Manufacturing wine
(3) Details required under paragraph 39F(1)(g) in relation to wine
goods must be in a form that allows:
(a) an audit trail containing a history of the changes to the wine
goods to be readily traced from the record; and
(b) details of the steps taken and the results of the steps to be
readily checked for discrepancies by following the sequence
of the steps recorded.
Blends
(4) Details required under subsection 39F(1) in relation to wine that is
a blend of wines (the blended wines) of different vintages, varieties
or prescribed geographical indications, must show:
(a) what proportions of the blend are represented by each
blended wine; and
(b) the vintage, variety or prescribed geographical indication of
each blended wine.
Grape extract
(5) Details required under subsection 39F(1) in relation to grape
extract derived from grapes of different vintages, varieties or
prescribed geographical indications must show:
(a) what proportions of the wine goods are derived from each
kind of grape; and
(b) the vintage, variety or prescribed geographical indication of
each kind of grape.
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39J Offences relating to record-keeping requirements
Failure to keep a record in accordance with requirements
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is a person to whom this Part applies; and
(b) the person is required to keep records in relation to wine
goods under subsections 39F(1) and (2); and
(c) the person has not kept a record in accordance with
subsection 39F(1) or (2), or section 39H, in relation to the
wine goods.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
Label claims not supported by records
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is a person to whom this Part applies; and
(b) the person is required to keep records in relation to wine
goods under subsections 39F(1) and (2); and
(c) the person makes a label claim in relation to the wine goods;
and
(d) either:
(i) a record kept by the person under those subsections in
relation to the wine goods conflicts with the label claim;
or
(ii) the records kept by the person under those subsections
are inadequate to support the label claim.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
Keeping a false or misleading record
(3) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is a person to whom this Part applies; and
(b) the person is required to keep records under
subsections 39F(1) and (2) in relation to wine goods; and
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(c) a record kept by the person under those subsections is false
or misleading; and
(d) the person knows the record is false or misleading.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
(4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the record is not false or
misleading in a material particular.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in
subsection (4). (See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.)
39K Offences relating to requirement to provide and keep a copy of
a record in relation to the supply of wine goods
Failure to provide a copy of a record in relation to the supply of
wine goods
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is a person to whom this Part applies; and
(b) the person is required to provide a copy of a record in
relation to wine goods under subsection 39F(3); and
(c) the person does not provide a copy in accordance with that
subsection in relation to the wine goods.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
Failure to keep a copy of a record in relation to the supply of wine
goods
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is a person to whom this Part applies; and
(b) the person is provided with a copy of a record in relation to
wine goods under subsection 39F(4); and
(c) the person does not keep the copy in accordance with that
subsection in relation to the wine goods.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
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39L Time for bringing prosecutions
Despite section 15B of the Crimes Act 1914, a prosecution for an
offence under:
(a) section 39J may be brought at any time within 7 years after
the requirement to keep the relevant record arose; and
(b) section 39K may be brought at any time within 7 years after
the requirement to provide or keep a copy of the relevant
record arose.
39M Single wines and blends etc.
The prosecution does not have to prove, in relation to wine goods,
that the wine goods are:
(a) a blend; or
(b) grape extract derived from grapes of different vintages,
varieties or prescribed geographical indications;
in order to prove an offence under section 39J if the prosecution
proves that, in either case, the defendant would have committed an
offence against that section.
39ZAA Authority may require records
(1) The Authority may give a written notice to a person requiring the
person, within a specified period and in a specified manner, to do
either or both of the following:
(a) if the person’s name and address appears on a wine label as
the supplier (within the meaning of the Australia New
Zealand Food Standards Code (as defined by the Food
Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991)) of the wine—
provide specified information in relation to records that this
Division requires to be kept;
(b) if the Authority has reason to believe that the person holds or
controls a record that this Division requires to be kept—
produce the record to the Authority.
(2) The period specified in the notice must not be less than 14 days
from the day on which it is served.
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(3) The notice must set out the effects of section 39ZAB.
39ZAB Failure to comply with section 39ZAA notice
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is given a notice under section 39ZAA; and
(b) the person refuses or fails to comply with the notice.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if complying with the notice would
tend to incriminate the person.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in
subsection (2). (See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.)
39ZAC Authority may retain records
If a record is produced to the Authority under section 39ZAA:
(a) the Authority may keep it for 60 days, or, if a prosecution for
a label offence of whose commission the record may be
evidence is instituted within that period, until the completion
of the proceedings for the offence and of any appeal from the
decision in relation to the proceedings; and
(b) the Authority may inspect the record and may make and
retain copies of all or part of it; and
(c) while the Authority has possession of the record, the
Authority must:
(i) allow the record to be inspected at any reasonable time
by a person who would be entitled to inspect it if it were
not in the Authority’s possession; and
(ii) allow such a person to make a copy of the record.
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39ZA Appointment of inspectors
(1) The principal employee may, on behalf of the Authority:
(a) appoint an eligible person to be an inspector; or
(b) appoint a class of eligible persons to be inspectors.
(2) The appointment of an inspector ceases if he or she ceases to be an
eligible person.
(3) For the purposes of this section, the following are eligible persons:
(a) employees of the Authority;
(b) officers and employees of the Commonwealth or of
authorities of the Commonwealth;
(c) officers and employees of a State or internal Territory whom
a Minister of the Crown of the State, or Minister of the
Territory, has agreed may be appointed as inspectors;
(d) officers and employees of a local government body whom
the body has agreed may be appointed as inspectors.
39ZB Identity cards
(1) The principal employee may cause an identity card to be issued to
an inspector.
(2) An identity card must:
(a) contain a recent photograph of the inspector to whom it is
issued; and
(b) be in a form approved by the Authority.
(3) An inspector whose appointment ceases must, as soon as
practicable, return his or her identity card to the Authority.
Penalty: 1 penalty unit.
(4) An offence under subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.
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Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
39ZC Monitoring powers of inspectors—exercised with consent
For the purpose of finding out whether label laws are being
complied with, an inspector may, with the consent of, and after
producing the inspector’s identity card for inspection by, the
occupier of wine premises, enter, and exercise inspection powers
on, the premises.
Note: An inspector may also exercise powers under this section for the
purposes of Parts VIB and VII (see sections 40ZF and 44).
39ZD Monitoring warrants
(1) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this
section in relation to particular wine premises.
Note 1: An inspector may apply for a warrant under this section by telephone
or fax under section 39ZI.
Note 2: An inspector may also apply for a warrant under this section for the
purposes of Parts VIB and VII (see sections 40ZF and 44).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the magistrate may issue the warrant if
the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that it is
reasonably necessary that the inspector should have access to the
premises for the purpose of finding out whether label laws are
being complied with.
(3) The magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or
some other person has given to the magistrate, either orally or by
affidavit, such further information (if any) as the magistrate
requires concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant
is being sought.
(4) The warrant must:
(a) authorise an inspector (whether or not named in the warrant),
with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and
reasonable:
(i) to enter the premises; and
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(ii) to exercise inspection powers on the premises; and
(b) state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time
of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or
night; and
(c) specify the day (not more than 6 months after the issue of the
warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and
(d) state the purpose for which the warrant is issued.
39ZE Offence powers of inspectors—exercised with consent
(1) An inspector may enter wine premises if:
(a) the inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there
is on the premises a particular thing that may afford evidence
of the commission of a label offence; and
(b) the inspector has produced his or her identity card for
inspection by the occupier of the premises; and
(c) the occupier of the premises has consented to the entry.
Note: An inspector may also exercise powers under this section for the
purposes of Parts VIB and VII (see sections 40ZF and 44).
Consent
(2) Before obtaining the consent of the occupier for the purposes of
paragraph (1)(c), an inspector must inform that occupier that he or
she may refuse consent.
(3) A consent has no effect unless the consent is voluntary.
Inspector’s powers while on premises
(4) The inspector may do the following while on the premises:
(a) exercise inspection powers;
(b) secure a thing pending the obtaining of a warrant under
section 39ZF to seize it if the inspector has reasonable
grounds for suspecting that the thing may afford evidence of
the commission of a label offence.
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Withdrawal of consent
(5) The inspector may exercise powers under paragraph (4)(b) even if
the occupier’s consent is withdrawn after being given. Otherwise,
the inspector must leave the premises if the occupier’s consent is
withdrawn after being given.
39ZF Offence related warrants
(1) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this
section in relation to particular wine premises.
Note 1: An inspector may apply for a warrant under this section by telephone
or fax under section 39ZI.
Note 2: An inspector may also apply for a warrant under this section for the
purposes of Parts VIB and VII (see sections 40ZF and 44).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the magistrate may issue the warrant if
the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that there are
reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is, or there may be
within the next 72 hours, on the premises a particular thing that
may afford evidence of the commission of a label offence.
(3) The magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or
some other person has given to the magistrate, either orally or by
affidavit, such further information (if any) as the magistrate
requires concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant
is being sought.
(4) The warrant must:
(a) state the name of the inspector; and
(b) authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such
force as is necessary and reasonable:
(i) to enter the place; and
(ii) to exercise inspection powers on the premises; and
(iii) to seize the thing that might afford evidence; and
(c) state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time
of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or
night; and
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(d) specify the day (not more than 7 days after the issue of the
warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and
(e) state the purpose for which the warrant is issued.
39ZG Discovery of evidence
(1) Where an inspector enters wine premises under a warrant under
section 39ZF and finds the thing (in this section called the
evidence) that may afford evidence of the commission of a label
offence and which the inspector entered to find:
(a) the inspector may seize the evidence; and
(b) the inspector may keep the evidence for 60 days, or, if a
prosecution for a label offence in the commission of which
the evidence may have been used or otherwise involved is
instituted within that period, until the completion of the
proceedings for the offence and of any appeal from the
decision in relation to the proceedings; and
(c) if the evidence is a book, record or document—while the
inspector has possession of the evidence, the inspector must:
(i) allow the evidence to be inspected at any reasonable
time by a person who would be entitled to inspect it if it
were not in the inspector’s possession; and
(ii) allow such a person to make a copy of the evidence.
(2) If, in the course of searching wine premises entered under
section 39ZE or a warrant under section 39ZF, the inspector:
(a) finds a thing that the inspector believes, on reasonable
grounds to be:
(i) a thing (other than the evidence) that will afford
evidence of the commission of the label offence
mentioned in subsection (1); or
(ii) a thing that will afford evidence of the commission of
another label offence; and
(b) the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is
necessary to seize the thing to prevent its concealment, loss
or destruction;
subsection (1) applies to the thing as if it were the evidence.
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39ZH Power to require persons to answer questions and produce
documents
(1) An inspector who is on wine premises that the inspector has
entered under a warrant issued under section 39ZD or 39ZF may
require any person on the premises to:
(a) answer any questions put by the inspector; and
(b) produce any examinable documents requested by the
inspector.
Note: An inspector may also exercise powers under this section for the
purposes of Parts VIB and VII (see sections 40ZF and 44).
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is required to answer a question or produce an
examinable document under subsection (1); and
(b) the person refuses or fails to comply with the requirement.
Penalty: 30 penalty units.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the answer to the question, or the
producing of the document, would tend to incriminate the person.
Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in
subsection (3). (See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.)
39ZI Search warrants by telephone and other electronic means
Application for warrant
(1) If, in an urgent case, an inspector considers it necessary to do so,
the inspector may apply to a magistrate by telephone, fax or other
electronic means for a warrant under section 39ZD or 39ZF in
relation to particular wine premises.
Voice communication
(2) The magistrate may require communication by voice to the extent
that it is practicable in the circumstances.
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Information
(3) Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an
information of the kind mentioned in subsection 39ZD(2) or
39ZF(2) in relation to the wine premises that sets out the grounds
on which the warrant is sought. If it is necessary to do so, the
inspector may apply for the warrant before the information is
sworn or affirmed.
Issue of warrant
(4) If the magistrate is satisfied:
(a) after having considered the terms of the information; and
(b) after having received such further information (if any) as the
magistrate requires concerning the grounds on which the
issue of the warrant is being sought;
that there are reasonable grounds for issuing the warrant, the
magistrate may complete and sign the same form of warrant that
would be issued under section 39ZD or 39ZF (as the case requires).
Notification
(5) If the magistrate completes and signs the warrant, the magistrate
must inform the applicant, by telephone, fax or other electronic
means, of:
(a) the terms of the warrant; and
(b) the day on which and the time at which the warrant was
signed; and
(c) the day (not more than one week after the magistrate
completes and signs the warrant) on which the warrant ceases
to have effect.
Form of warrant
(6) The applicant must then complete a form of warrant in the same
terms as the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate,
stating on the form the name of the magistrate and the day on
which and the time at which the warrant was signed.
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Completed form of warrant to be given to magistrate
(7) The applicant must also, not later than the day after the day the
warrant is executed, or expires (if the warrant has not been
executed first), send to the magistrate:
(a) the form of warrant completed by the applicant; and
(b) the information referred to in subsection (3), which must
have been duly sworn or affirmed.
Attachment
(8) The magistrate is to attach to the documents provided under
subsection (7) the warrant completed by the magistrate.
Authority of warrant
(9) A form of warrant duly completed under subsection (6) is authority
for the same powers as are authorised by the warrant signed by the
magistrate.
(10) If:
(a) it is material, in any proceedings, for a court to be satisfied
that an exercise of a power was authorised by this section;
and
(b) the warrant signed by the magistrate authorising the exercise
of the power is not produced in evidence;
the court must assume, unless the contrary is proved, that the
exercise of the power was not authorised by such a warrant.
39ZIA Offences relating to warrants by telephone and other
electronic means
Offence for stating incorrect names in warrants by telephone and
other electronic means
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person states a name of a magistrate in a document; and
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(b) the document purports to be a form of warrant under
section 39ZI; and
(c) the name is not the name of the magistrate who issued the
warrant.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
Offence for unauthorised form of warrant
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person states a matter in a form of warrant under
section 39ZI; and
(b) the matter departs in a material particular from the form
authorised by the magistrate.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
Offence for execution etc. of unauthorised form of warrant
(3) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person executes a document or presents a document to a
person; and
(b) the document purports to be a form of warrant under
section 39ZI; and
(c) the document:
(i) has not been approved by a magistrate under that
section; or
(ii) departs in a material particular from the terms
authorised by the magistrate under that section.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
Offence for giving unexecuted form of warrant
(4) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person gives a magistrate a form of warrant under
section 39ZI; and
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(b) the document is not the form of warrant that the person
executed.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
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Division 4—Use of records and results of inspection
39ZJ Authority to assist enforcement of laws on description of wine
(1) For the purpose of achieving the object of this Part, the Authority
may give information obtained under this Part, and other
assistance, to:
(a) the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; or
(b) a Department of, or an authority or other body established for
a public purpose by, the Commonwealth, a State or a
Territory with responsibilities relating to the labelling,
description or quality of wine; or
(c) a person who is prosecuting (or proposing to prosecute), or
taking (or proposing to take) other proceedings against, a
person under section 39J or 39K.
(2) This section does not limit any powers and duties of the Authority.
39ZK Proceedings not to lie against Authority etc.
No proceedings lie against:
(a) the Authority; or
(b) a director of the Authority; or
(c) an employee of the Authority; or
(d) an inspector;
in relation to any loss incurred or damage suffered because of
information or assistance given under section 39ZJ.
39ZL Authority may assist in relation to levy
(1) The purpose of this section is to:
(a) assist; and
(b) achieve administrative savings in connection with;
the calculation and collection of:
(ba) wine grapes levy; or
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(bb) wine export charge; or
(c) grapes research levy.
(2) The Authority may, with a person’s consent, give to a relevant
agency information that is:
(a) kept by, or held on behalf of, the person; and
(b) obtained by the Authority under this Part.
(3) A person is taken to have consented to giving information under
subsection (2) if the occupier of the wine premises where the
information is kept or held gave such consent.
(4) In this Act:
relevant agency means an Agency (within the meaning of the
Public Service Act 1999) with responsibilities relating to the levy
or charge.
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Section 40
Part VIB—Protection of geographical indications
and other terms
Division 1—Preliminary
40 Interpretation
In this Part:
Committee means the Geographical Indications Committee.
40A Object of Part
The object of this Part is to regulate the sale, export and import of
wine:
(a) for the purpose of enabling Australia to fulfil its obligations
under prescribed wine-trading agreements and other
international agreements; and
(b) for certain other purposes for which the Parliament has
power to make laws;
and this Part is to be interpreted and administered accordingly.
Note: The Federal Court may grant an injunction under section 44AB if a
person has engaged, is engaging or proposes to engage in conduct that
contravenes this Part.
40B Additional operation of Part
(1) Without prejudice to its effect apart from this subsection, this Part
also has the effect that it would have if any reference to a person
were a reference to a corporation.
(2) Without prejudice to its effect apart from this subsection, this Part
also has the effect that it would have if any reference to trade or
commerce were, by express provision, confined to trade or
commerce:
(a) between Australia and places outside Australia; or
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(b) among the States; or
(c) within a Territory; or
(d) between a State and a Territory; or
(e) between 2 Territories.
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Division 2—Provisions relating to sale, export or import of
wine
Subdivision A—Sale, export or import of wine with a false
description and presentation
40C Offence—sale, export or import of wine with a false description
and presentation
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person sells, exports or imports wine; and
(b) the wine is sold, exported or imported by the person:
(i) in trade or commerce; and
(ii) with a false description and presentation.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
Note: A court may impose a maximum fine of 120 penalty units instead of,
or in addition to, a term of imprisonment. A body corporate that is
convicted of an offence may be fined up to 5 times that maximum
fine. (See subsections 4B(2) and (3) of the Crimes Act 1914.)
(2) The description and presentation may be false even if it indicates
the country, region or locality (as the case may be) in which the
wine originated.
40D False descriptions and presentations
(1) This section has effect for the purposes of section 40C.
(2) Subject to sections 40DA and 40DB, the description and
presentation of wine is false if:
(a) it includes the name of a country, or any other indication that
the wine originated in a particular country, and the wine did
not originate in that country; or
(b) it includes a registered geographical indication, and the wine
did not originate in a country, region or locality in relation to
which the geographical indication is registered; or
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(c) it includes a registered translation of a registered
geographical indication, and the wine did not originate in a
country, region or locality in relation to which the
geographical indication is registered; or
(d) it includes a registered traditional expression, and:
(i) the wine is not a wine in relation to which the
expression is registered; and
(ii) the wine is in a category of wine in relation to which the
expression is registered; and
(iii) the expression is in a language in relation to which the
expression is registered; or
(e) it is not in accordance with any provisions relating to the
description and presentation of wine as are prescribed for the
purposes of this paragraph.
(3) Subsection (2) does not limit what, apart from that subsection, is a
false description and presentation of wine.
(4) For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(b), (c) and (d):
(a) a registered geographical indication; or
(b) a registered translation of such an indication; or
(c) a registered traditional expression;
is included in the description and presentation of wine even if the
indication, translation or expression is accompanied by an
expression such as “kind”, “type”, “style”, “imitation”, “method”,
or any similar expression.
40DA Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
false—general
Inclusion of geographical indication, translation or traditional
expression registered for more than one place
(1) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes an
indication or term that is a registered geographical indication,
a registered translation of such an indication, or a registered
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traditional expression, in relation to a country, region or
locality; and
(b) the wine originated in that country, region or locality; and
(c) the description and presentation indicates that the wine
originated in that country, region or locality;
then the description and presentation is not false merely because
the indication or term is also a registered geographical indication, a
registered translation of such an indication, or a registered
traditional expression, in relation to another country, region or
locality.
Inclusion of common English word or term
(2) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a word or
term that is a registered geographical indication, a registered
translation of such an indication, or a registered traditional
expression, in relation to a country, region or locality; and
(b) the word or term is a common English word or term; and
(c) the word or term is not used in such a way as to indicate that
the wine originated in the country, region or locality in
relation to which the geographical indication, translation or
traditional expression is registered; and
(d) the description and presentation indicates the country, region
or locality in which the wine originated; and
(e) the word or term is used in good faith;
then the description and presentation is not false merely because it
includes the word or term.
Inclusion of name of individual or address of winery
(3) The description and presentation of wine is not false merely
because it includes:
(a) the name of an individual who manufactured, sold, exported
or imported the wine; or
(b) if a person who manufactured, sold, exported or imported the
wine is, apart from this subsection, lawfully permitted to use
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the name of an individual who previously manufactured,
sold, exported or imported the wine—the name of that
individual; or
(c) the address of the winery at which the wine was
manufactured.
40DB Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
false—inclusion of registered traditional expressions
Inclusion of registered quality wine term
(1) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a registered
quality wine term; and
(b) the wine originated in Australia; and
(c) the description and presentation indicates that the wine
originated in Australia or in a region or locality in Australia;
and
(d) the registered quality wine term is also a registered
traditional expression; and
(e) the wine is in a category of wine in relation to which the
expression is registered;
then the description and presentation is not false merely because it
includes the registered quality wine term.
Wine originating in non-agreement country
(2) The description and presentation of wine that originates in a
foreign country that is not an agreement country is not false merely
because it includes a term that is a registered traditional expression
if:
(a) the term is not used in such a way as to be likely to mislead
as to the country, region or locality in which the wine
originated; and
(b) the description and presentation indicates the country, region
or locality in which the wine originated; and
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(c) the inclusion of the term in the description and presentation
does not constitute unfair competition within the meaning of
Article 10bis of the Paris Convention for the Protection of
Industrial Property of 20 March 1883 as amended.
Note: The text of the Convention is set out in Australian Treaty Series 1972
No. 12 ([1972] ATS 12). In 2009, the text of a Convention in the
Australian Treaty Series was accessible through the Australian
Treaties Library on the AustLII website (www.austlii.edu.au).
Inclusion of trade mark
(3) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a trade
mark; and
(b) the trade mark contains or consists of a registered traditional
expression; and
(c) before the protection date for the traditional expression:
(i) the trade mark had been entered in good faith in the
Register of Trade Marks; or
(ii) the owner of the trade mark had acquired rights in the
trade mark through use in good faith;
then the description and presentation is not false merely because it
includes that trade mark.
Inclusion of business name
(4) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a business
name; and
(b) the business name contains or consists of a registered
traditional expression; and
(c) before the protection date for the traditional expression, the
business name was registered in good faith under the law of a
State or Territory or on the Business Names Register
established and maintained under section 22 of the Business
Names Registration Act 2011;
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then the description and presentation is not false merely because it
includes that business name.
(5) Subsection (4) does not limit subsection 40DA(3).
Definition of protection date
(6) In this Act, the protection date for a registered traditional
expression is:
(a) if the traditional expression is registered in relation to an
agreement country under paragraph 40ZD(2A)(a):
(i) unless subparagraph (ii) applies—the date on which the
prescribed wine-trading agreement to which that
country is a party was signed; or
(ii) if that agreement is modified after that date to include
the traditional expression and paragraph (b) does not
apply—the date on which the agreement is so modified;
or
(b) if the traditional expression is registered in relation to a
foreign country (whether or not an agreement country) under
paragraph 40ZD(2A)(b)—the date on which the traditional
expression is registered.
Subdivision B—Sale, export or import of wine with a
misleading description and presentation
40E Sale, export or import of wine with a misleading description
and presentation
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person sells, exports or imports wine; and
(b) the wine is sold, exported or imported by the person:
(i) in trade or commerce; and
(ii) with a misleading description and presentation.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
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Note: A court may impose a maximum fine of 120 penalty units instead of,
or in addition to, a term of imprisonment. A body corporate that is
convicted of an offence may be fined up to 5 times that maximum
fine. (See subsections 4B(2) and (3) of the Crimes Act 1914.)
(2) The description and presentation may be misleading even if it
indicates the country, region or locality (as the case may be) in
which the wine originated.
40F Misleading descriptions and presentations
(1) This section has effect for the purposes of section 40E.
Inclusion of geographical indication, translation or traditional
expression
(2) Subject to sections 40FA and 40FB, the description and
presentation of wine is misleading if:
(a) it includes a registered geographical indication, and the
indication is used in such a way as to be likely to mislead as
to the country, region or locality in which the wine
originated; or
(b) it includes a registered translation of a registered
geographical indication, and the translation is used in such a
way as to be likely to mislead as to the country, region or
locality in which the wine originated; or
(c) it includes a registered traditional expression, and:
(i) the wine is not a wine in relation to which the
expression is registered; and
(ii) the wine is not in a category of wine in relation to which
the expression is registered; and
(iii) the expression is in a language in relation to which the
expression is registered; and
(iv) the expression is used in such a way as to be likely to
mislead that the wine originated in a country, region or
locality in relation to which the expression is registered
or that the wine is in a category of wine in relation to
which the expression is registered.
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(3) For the purposes of subsection (2):
(a) a registered geographical indication; or
(b) a registered translation of such an indication; or
(c) a registered traditional expression;
is included in the description and presentation of wine even if the
indication, translation or expression is accompanied by an
expression such as “kind”, “type”, “style”, “imitation”, “method”,
or any similar expression.
Inclusion of word resembling geographical indication, translation
or traditional expression
(4) Subject to sections 40FA and 40FB, the description and
presentation of wine is misleading if:
(a) it includes an indication or term that so resembles a
registered geographical indication as to be likely to mislead
that the wine originated in a country, region or locality in
relation to which the indication is registered; or
(b) it includes a term that so resembles a registered translation of
a registered geographical indication as to be likely to mislead
that the wine originated in a country, region or locality in
relation to which the indication is registered; or
(c) both of the following apply:
(i) it includes a term that so resembles a registered
traditional expression as to be likely to mislead that the
wine originated in a country, region or locality in
relation to which the expression is registered or that the
wine is in a category of wine in relation to which the
expression is registered;
(ii) the wine originated in a foreign country that is not an
agreement country.
Inclusion of name of individual or address of winery
(5) The description and presentation of wine is misleading if:
(a) it includes:
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(i) the name of an individual who manufactured, sold,
exported or imported the wine; or
(ii) if a person who manufactured, sold, exported or
imported the wine is, apart from this subsection,
lawfully permitted to use the name of an individual who
previously manufactured, sold, exported or imported the
wine—the name of that individual; or
(iii) the name or address of the winery at which the wine
was manufactured; and
(b) the name or address, as the case may be, is used in such a
way in the description and presentation as to be likely to
mislead as to the country, region or locality in which the
wine originated.
Not in accordance with prescribed provisions
(6) The description and presentation of wine is misleading if it is not in
accordance with any provisions relating to the description and
presentation of wine as are prescribed for the purposes of this
subsection.
Ordinary meaning of misleading not affected
(7) Subsections (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) do not limit what, apart from
those subsections, is a misleading description and presentation of
wine.
40FA Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
misleading—general
Inclusion of geographical indication, translation or traditional
expression registered for more than one place
(1) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes an
indication or term that is a registered geographical indication,
a registered translation of such an indication, or a registered
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traditional expression, in relation to a country, region or
locality; and
(b) the wine originated in that country, region or locality; and
(c) the description and presentation indicates that the wine
originated in that country, region or locality;
then the description and presentation is not misleading merely
because the indication or term is, or resembles, a registered
geographical indication, a registered translation of such an
indication, or a registered traditional expression, in relation to
another country, region or locality.
Inclusion of common English word or term
(2) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a word or
term that is a registered geographical indication, a registered
translation of such an indication, or a registered traditional
expression, in relation to a country, region or locality; and
(b) the word or term is a common English word or term; and
(c) the word or term is not used in such a way as to indicate that
the wine originated in the country, region or locality in
relation to which the geographical indication, translation or
traditional expression is registered; and
(d) the description and presentation indicates the country, region
or locality in which the wine originated; and
(e) the word or term is used in good faith;
then the description and presentation is not misleading merely
because it includes the word or term.
40FB Circumstances in which description and presentation is not
misleading—inclusion of registered traditional
expressions
Inclusion of registered quality wine term
(1) If:
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(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a registered
quality wine term; and
(b) the wine originated in Australia; and
(c) the description and presentation indicates that the wine
originated in Australia or in a region or locality in Australia;
and
(d) the registered quality wine term is also a registered
traditional expression; and
(e) the wine is in a category of wine in relation to which the
expression is registered;
then the description and presentation is not misleading merely
because it includes the registered quality wine term.
Inclusion of trade mark
(2) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a trade
mark; and
(b) the trade mark contains or consists of a registered traditional
expression; and
(c) before the protection date for the traditional expression:
(i) the trade mark had been entered in good faith in the
Register of Trade Marks; or
(ii) the owner of the trade mark had acquired rights in the
trade mark through use in good faith;
then the description and presentation is not misleading merely
because it includes that trade mark.
Inclusion of business name
(3) If:
(a) the description and presentation of wine includes a business
name; and
(b) the business name contains or consists of a registered
traditional expression; and
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(c) the business name was registered in good faith under the law
of a State or Territory or on the Business Names Register
established and maintained under section 22 of the Business
Names Registration Act 2011 before the protection date for
the traditional expression;
then the description and presentation is not misleading merely
because it includes that business name.
(4) Subsection (3) does not limit subsection 40F(5).
Subdivision C—Other provisions relating to sale, export or
import of wine
40G Sale, export or import of wine in contravention of registered
conditions of use
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person sells, exports or imports wine; and
(b) the wine is sold, exported or imported by the person in trade
or commerce with a description and presentation that:
(i) includes an indication or term that is a registered
geographical indication, a registered translation of such
an indication, a registered traditional expression, a
registered quality wine term or a registered additional
term; and
(ii) does not comply with any registered conditions of use
applicable to that geographical indication, translation,
traditional expression, quality wine term or additional
term (as the case may be).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 1 year.
Note: A court may impose a maximum fine of 60 penalty units instead of, or
in addition to, a term of imprisonment. A body corporate that is
convicted of an offence may be fined up to 5 times that maximum
fine. (See subsections 4B(2) and (3) of the Crimes Act 1914.)
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Indication or term registered for more than one place
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:
(a) the indication or term is registered in one or more Parts of the
Register in relation to one or more countries, regions or
localities; and
(b) the description and presentation complies with the registered
conditions of use applicable to the indication or term as
registered in one of those Parts for one of those countries,
regions or localities; and
(c) the wine originated in that country, region or locality; and
(d) the description and presentation indicates that the wine
originated in that country, region or locality.
Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in
this subsection. (See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.)
Indication or term is registered additional term for particular wine
(3) Subsection (1) also does not apply if:
(a) the indication or term is a registered additional term for a
particular wine and is also either or both of the following:
(i) a registered additional term for another particular wine;
(ii) registered in one or more Parts of the Register in
relation to one or more countries, regions or localities;
and
(b) the description and presentation complies with the registered
conditions of use that are applicable to the indication or term
as registered:
(i) for one of those particular wines; or
(ii) in one of those Parts for one of those countries, regions
or localities; and
(c) either:
(i) if subparagraph (b)(i) applies—the wine is the particular
wine; or
(ii) if subparagraph (b)(ii) applies—the wine originated in
that country, region or locality, and the description and
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presentation indicates that the wine originated in that
country, region or locality.
Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in
this subsection. (See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.)
40J Exception for certain wines
(1) In this section:
small quantities, in relation to wines, means quantities declared by
the regulations to be small quantities of wines for the purposes of
this section.
the offence provisions means subsections 40C(1), 40E(1) and
40G(1).
(2) The offence provisions do not apply in relation to wines
manufactured before the commencement of this Part.
(3) The offence provisions do not apply in relation to wines that are in
transit through Australia.
(4) The offence provisions do not apply in relation to wines that:
(a) originate in Australia or an agreement country; and
(b) are consigned in small quantities between Australia and an
agreement country under the conditions, and in accordance
with the procedures, prescribed by the regulations.
(5) The regulations may exempt wines referred to in the regulations
from the operation of any one or more of the offence provisions,
either generally or for such periods, in such circumstances, and
subject to such conditions, as are set out in the regulations.
40K Prosecution of offences
(1) To avoid doubt, it is declared that any of the following may
institute a proceeding for an offence against section 40C, 40E or
40G:
(a) the Authority;
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(b) a person engaged in the manufacture of wine or the growing
of wine grapes in Australia or in a designated foreign
country;
(c) an organisation established under the law of Australia or of a
designated foreign country whose objects or purposes include
any of the following:
(i) the promotion of the manufacture of wine, the growing
of wine grapes or the marketing of wine;
(ii) the promotion or protection of the interests of persons
engaged in the manufacture of wine, the growing of
wine grapes or the marketing of wine;
(iii) the promotion or protection of the interests of
consumers of wine.
(2) This section does not limit the operation of section 13 of the
Crimes Act 1914.
(3) In this Act:
designated foreign country means a foreign country in relation to
which a geographical indication, translation of such an indication,
traditional expression, or additional term is registered.
40M Application of national food standards to wines imported from
foreign countries
National food standard modified
(1) A national food standard that applies to wine has effect, in relation
to wine that originates in any foreign country, as if any requirement
in the standard to comply with particular oenological practices or
processes, or compositional requirements, in relation to wine were
replaced by a requirement to comply with the replacement
practices, processes or requirements under either subsection (1A)
or (1B).
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Practices, processes and requirements set out in wine-trading
agreements
(1A) The replacement practices, processes or requirements under this
subsection are:
(a) subject to paragraph (b), the oenological practices or
processes, or compositional requirements, set out in a
prescribed wine-trading agreement as in force or existing
from time to time; or
(b) if, in accordance with such an agreement, Australia has been
notified of the authorisation of modifications of the
oenological practices or processes, or compositional
requirements, set out in the agreement—the oenological
practices or processes, or compositional requirements, as so
modified.
Practices, processes and requirements prescribed by the
regulations
(1B) The replacement practices, processes or requirements under this
subsection are the oenological practices or processes, or
compositional requirements, prescribed by the regulations in
relation to wine originating in any foreign country.
(1C) Regulations made for the purposes of subsection (1B):
(a) must not prescribe oenological practices or processes, or
compositional requirements, in relation to wine originating in
any foreign country unless the oenological practices or
processes, or compositional requirements, apply to wine
under the laws and regulations of a foreign country; and
(b) may prescribe oenological practices or processes, or
compositional requirements, by applying, adopting or
incorporating (with or without modification) a written
instrument or other document:
(i) as in force or existing at a particular time; or
(ii) as in force or existing from time to time.
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Minister may suspend operation of section
(2) The Minister may suspend the operation of this section in relation
to wine of a particular kind or description if the Minister is
satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that
continued compliance with an oenological practice or process, or a
compositional requirement, that was used in the manufacture of the
wine would endanger human health.
(3) A suspension under subsection (2):
(a) must be by written notice signed by the Minister and
published in the Gazette; and
(b) takes effect on a day stated in the notice that is not earlier
than the day following the date of publication; and
(c) remains in force, unless sooner revoked, for one year.
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Division 3—Establishment, function and powers of
Geographical Indications Committee
40N Establishment of Committee
A committee to be known as the Geographical Indications
Committee is established.
40P Function and powers of Committee
(1) The functions of the Committee are:
(a) to deal with applications for the determination of
geographical indications for wine in relation to regions and
localities in Australia (Australian GIs) in accordance with
this Part; and
(b) to make determinations of Australian GIs in accordance with
this Part (including determining any conditions of use
applicable to such GIs); and
(c) to make determinations for the omission of Australian GIs in
accordance with this Part; and
(d) any other functions conferred on the Committee under this
Part or under the regulations.
(2) The Committee has power to do all things that are necessary or
convenient to be done by, or in connection with, the performance
of its functions.
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Division 4—Australian geographical indications
Subdivision A—What this Division is about
40PA What this Division is about
(1) This Division deals with the determining of geographical
indications (GIs) in relation to a region or locality in Australia.
Note: Geographical indications, and translations of such indications, in
relation to wine originating in a foreign country are not determined
under this Division. They are determined by the Committee under
regulations made for the purposes of Division 4B (unless they are in a
prescribed wine-trading agreement).
(2) Subdivisions B and C deal with the powers of the Committee and
applications for the determination of GIs. Subdivision D deals with
objections to the determination of a GI on the basis of pre-existing
trade mark rights. GIs are determined under Subdivision E.
(3) The regulations may modify the operation of this Division to
remove any inconsistency with the operation of regulations made
for the purposes of Division 4B.
Subdivision B—Powers of Committee to determine
geographical indications
40Q Power of Committee to determine geographical indications
(1) The Committee may, either on its own initiative or on an
application made to it in accordance with section 40R, determine a
geographical indication in relation to a region or locality in
Australia.
(2) A determination by the Committee is to be in writing signed by the
Presiding Member of the Committee.
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40QA Committee must await decisions under Subdivision D
The Committee must not do a thing under Subdivision E in respect
of a proposed GI unless the requirements of Subdivision D have
been complied with.
Subdivision C—Applications for determinations of
geographical indications
40R Applications for determinations
Any of the following may apply in writing to the Committee for
the determination of a geographical indication in relation to a
region or locality in Australia:
(a) a declared winemakers organisation;
(b) a declared wine grape growers organisation;
(c) an organisation representing winemakers in a State or
Territory;
(d) an organisation representing growers of wine grapes in a
State or Territory;
(e) a winemaker;
(f) a grower of wine grapes.
Subdivision D—Objections to determination of geographical
indications based on pre-existing trade mark rights
40RA Notice to be given of proposed geographical indication
(1) The Presiding Member of the Committee must cause a notice under
subsection (2) to be published if:
(a) an application under section 40R has been made for the
determination of a geographical indication (the proposed
GI); or
(b) the Committee is considering determining a geographical
indication (the proposed GI) on its own initiative under
section 40Q; or
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(c) after an application under section 40R has been made, the
Committee is considering, under paragraph 40T(3)(b),
determining a geographical indication (the proposed GI) that
is different from the GI proposed in the application.
(2) The notice must:
(a) set out the proposed GI; and
(b) invite persons to make written objections to the Registrar of
Trade Marks in relation to the proposed GI on a ground set
out in section 40RB; and
(c) invite those objections to be made within the period of not
less than one month stated in the notice.
40RB Grounds of objection to the determination of a geographical
indication
Registered owner of a registered trade mark
(1) The registered owner of a registered trade mark may object to the
determination of a proposed GI on one of the following grounds:
(a) that the trade mark consists of a word, expression or other
indication that is identical to the proposed GI;
(b) that:
(i) the trade mark consists of a word, expression or other
indication; and
(ii) the proposed GI is likely to cause confusion with that
word, expression or other indication;
(c) that:
(i) the trade mark contains a word, expression or other
indication; and
(ii) the proposed GI is likely to cause confusion with that
word, expression or other indication; and
(iii) the owner has trade mark rights in that word, expression
or other indication.
(2) The owner may object on the ground specified in paragraph (1)(c)
even if there are conditions or limitations entered on the Register
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of Trade Marks suggesting that the owner does not have trade mark
rights to that word, expression or other indication.
Trade mark pending
(3) If a person has an application pending for the registration of a trade
mark under the Trade Marks Act 1995, the person may object to
the determination of a proposed GI on one of the following
grounds:
(a) that:
(i) the application was made in good faith; and
(ii) the trade mark consists of a word, expression or other
indication that is identical to the proposed GI; and
(iii) prima facie, the requirements under the Trade Marks
Act 1995 for accepting an application for registration of
a trade mark would be satisfied in respect of the trade
mark applied for;
(b) that:
(i) the application was made in good faith; and
(ii) the trade mark consists of a word, expression or other
indication; and
(iii) the proposed GI is likely to cause confusion with that
word, expression or other indication; and
(iv) prima facie, the requirements under the Trade Marks
Act 1995 for accepting an application for registration of
a trade mark would be satisfied in respect of the trade
mark applied for;
(c) that:
(i) the application was made in good faith; and
(ii) the trade mark contains a word, expression or other
indication; and
(iii) the proposed GI is likely to cause confusion with that
word, expression or other indication; and
(iv) prima facie, the requirements under the Trade Marks
Act 1995 for accepting an application for registration of
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a trade mark would be satisfied in respect of the trade
mark applied for; and
(v) after registration, the applicant would have trade mark
rights in the word, expression or other indication.
Trade mark not registered
(4) If a person claims to have trade mark rights in a trade mark that is
not registered, the person may object to the determination of a
proposed GI on one of the following grounds:
(a) that:
(i) the trade mark consists of a word, expression or other
indication that is identical to the proposed GI; and
(ii) the person has trade mark rights in that word, expression
or other indication; and
(iii) the rights were acquired through use in good faith;
(b) that:
(i) the trade mark consists of or contains a word,
expression or other indication; and
(ii) the proposed GI is likely to cause confusion with that
word, expression or other indication; and
(iii) the person has trade mark rights in that word, expression
or other indication; and
(iv) the rights were acquired through use in good faith.
40RC Consideration of objections
Notice of objection to be given to Committee
(1) If:
(a) the Registrar of Trade Marks receives an objection in relation
to the proposed GI on a ground set out in section 40RB; and
(b) the objection is received within the period stated in the notice
under section 40RA;
the Registrar of Trade Marks must in writing notify the Committee
of the receipt and terms of the objection.
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Registrar of Trade Marks to make decision on whether ground
made out or not
(2) If an objection is notified to the Committee under subsection (1),
the Registrar of Trade Marks must decide in writing whether the
ground of objection is or is not made out.
Registrar may make recommendation to Committee to determine a
GI
(3) If:
(a) the Registrar of Trade Marks decides that the ground of
objection is made out; and
(b) the Registrar of Trade Marks is satisfied that it is reasonable
in the circumstances to recommend to the Committee that the
proposed GI be determined despite the objection having been
made out;
the Registrar of Trade Marks may make the recommendation. The
recommendation must be in writing.
Note 1: For example, it may be reasonable for the Registrar of Trade Marks to
make such a recommendation if the Registrar of Trade Marks is
satisfied that the proposed GI was in use before the trade mark rights
arose.
Note 2: If a recommendation is made under subsection (3), the Committee
may determine the GI (see subsection 40SA(4)).
(4) In determining under paragraph (3)(b) whether it is reasonable in
the circumstances to make the recommendation to the Committee,
the Registrar of Trade Marks must have regard to Australia’s
international obligations.
Regulations
(5) Regulations may set out the procedure to be followed in making a
decision under subsection (2) or (3). The procedures may include
the charging of fees, the holding of hearings and the taking of
evidence.
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40RD Notice to be given of decision
Notice to be given by Registrar of Trade Marks
(1) After the Registrar of Trade Marks has made a decision under
section 40RC in relation to the proposed GI, the Registrar of Trade
Marks must, in writing, inform the following of the outcome of the
decision and of any recommendation that has been made under
subsection 40RC(3):
(a) the person who proposed the GI, if there was an application
under section 40R for the GI;
(b) the person who objected to the determination of the proposed
GI;
(c) the Committee.
Notice to be given by Committee
(2) After receiving notice of a decision under subsection (1), the
Presiding Member must cause a notice to be published:
(a) setting out the proposed GI; and
(b) stating that a decision of the Registrar of Trade Marks has
been made in relation to the proposed GI; and
(c) setting out the terms of the decision and any recommendation
made under subsection 40RC(3) in relation to the proposed
GI.
(3) The notice under subsection (2) is to be published in the manner
that the Committee thinks appropriate.
40RE Decision that ground of objection no longer exists
(1) If:
(a) a decision has been made that a ground of objection to a
proposed GI has been made out; and
(b) a person applies in writing to the Registrar of Trade Marks
for a decision that circumstances have changed since that
decision was made such that the ground of objection no
longer exists;
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the Registrar of Trade Marks may, in writing, make a decision that
the ground of objection no longer exists.
Note: If the Registrar of Trade Marks makes a decision under this section,
the Committee may determine the GI (see subsection 40SA(5)).
(2) Regulations may set out the procedure to be followed in making a
decision under subsection (1). The procedures may include the
charging of fees, the holding of hearings and the taking of
evidence.
40RF Appeals
(1) An appeal lies to the Federal Court against a decision of the
Registrar of Trade Marks, made under:
(a) subsection 40RC(2) (a decision that a ground of objection is
or is not made out); and
(b) subsection 40RC(3) (a recommendation that a proposed GI
be determined or a refusal to make such a recommendation);
and
(c) section 40RE (a decision that a ground of objection no longer
exists or a refusal to make such a decision).
(2) The jurisdiction of the Federal Court to hear and determine appeals
against decisions of the Registrar of Trade Marks under this Act is
exclusive of the jurisdiction of any other court except the
jurisdiction of the High Court under section 75 of the Constitution.
(3) On hearing an appeal against a decision of the Registrar of Trade
Marks under this Act, the Federal Court may do any one or more of
the following:
(a) admit further evidence orally, or on affidavit or otherwise;
(b) permit the examination and cross-examination of witnesses,
including witnesses who gave evidence before the Registrar
of Trade Marks;
(c) order an issue of fact to be tried as it directs;
(d) affirm, reverse or vary the Registrar of Trade Marks’s
decision;
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(e) give any judgment, or make any order, that, in all the
circumstances, it thinks fit;
(f) order a party to pay costs to another party.
(4) The Registrar of Trade Marks may appear and be heard at the
hearing of an appeal to the Federal Court against a decision of the
Registrar of Trade Marks.
(5) Except with the leave of the Federal Court, an appeal does not lie
to the Full Court of the Federal Court against a decision of a single
judge of the Federal Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction to hear
and determine appeals from decisions of the Registrar of Trade
Marks.
(6) The regulations may make provision about the practice and
procedure of the Federal Court in a proceeding under this section,
including provision:
(a) prescribing the time for starting the action or proceeding or
for doing any other act or thing; or
(b) for an extension of that time.
40RG Decisions made under this Division not to affect rights under
Trade Marks Act
A decision made under this Division does not:
(a) create or affect a right under the Trade Marks Act 1995 or at
common law in respect of a trade mark; or
(b) in any way pre-empt or affect a decision of the Registrar of
Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act 1995 in respect of a
pending application for the registration of a trade mark.
Subdivision E—Determinations of geographical indications
40SA When may a determination be made under this Subdivision?
(1) If an objection was made to a proposed geographical indication
(GI) under section 40RB, the Committee may only determine the
GI in the circumstances set out in this section.
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Grounds of objection not made out
(2) The Committee may determine a GI that was the subject of a
decision under subsection 40RC(2), if:
(a) all appeals against, or reviews of, the decision (if any) in
relation to the GI have been finalised; and
(b) the decision standing after the appeals and reviews have been
finalised is that a ground of objection has not been made out
in relation to the GI.
If grounds for objection made out and person agrees to
determination of GI
(3) The Committee may determine a GI that is the subject of a decision
that a ground of objection has been made out, if the person who
objected to the determination of the GI has agreed, by notice in
writing given to the Committee, to the determination of the GI.
If grounds for objection made out and a recommendation is made
under subsection 40RC(3)
(4) The Committee may determine a GI that is the subject of a decision
that a ground of objection has been made out, if:
(a) a recommendation has been made to the Committee under
subsection 40RC(3) that the GI should be determined despite
the ground of objection having been made out; and
(b) all appeals against, or reviews of, the decision that the GI
should be determined (if any) have been finalised; and
(c) the decision standing after the appeals and reviews have been
finalised is that the GI should be determined.
If grounds for objection made out and a decision is made under
section 40RE
(5) The Committee may determine a GI that is the subject of a decision
that a ground of objection has been made out, if:
(a) a decision has been made under section 40RE that the ground
of objection no longer exists; and
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(b) all appeals against, or reviews of, the decision that the ground
no longer exists (if any) have been finalised; and
(c) the decision standing after the appeals and reviews have been
finalised is that the ground no longer exists.
40S Consultation by the Committee
In determining a geographical indication, the Committee:
(a) must consult any declared winemakers organisation and any
declared wine grape growers organisation; and
(b) may consult any other organisations or persons it thinks
appropriate.
40T Making of determinations
(1) In determining a geographical indication, the Committee must:
(a) identify in the determination the boundaries of the area or
areas in the region or locality to which the determination
relates; and
(b) determine the indication to be used to indicate that area or
those areas; and
(c) determine any conditions of use that are to be applicable to
the geographical indication.
(2) If the regulations prescribe criteria for use by the Committee in
determining a geographical indication, the Committee is to have
regard to those criteria.
(3) When making a determination as a result of an application, the
Committee may do either or both of the following:
(a) determine an area or areas having boundaries different from
those stated in the application;
(b) determine an indication to be used to indicate the area or
areas constituting the geographical indication that is different
from an indication proposed in the application.
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(4) In determining a geographical indication, the Committee must not
consider any submission to the extent that the submission asserts a
trade mark right in respect of the proposed geographical indication.
40U Interim determination
(1) A determination by the Committee is to be an interim
determination in the first instance.
(2) An interim determination does not have effect as a determination
of a geographical indication.
40V Publication of notice of interim determination
(1) The Presiding Member of the Committee must cause a notice
stating that the interim determination has been made and setting
out the terms of the determination to be published in any manner
that the Committee thinks appropriate.
(2) The notice must invite persons to make written submissions to the
Committee in relation to the determination within a period of not
less than one month that is stated in the notice.
40W Final determination
After considering any submissions made to it, the Committee may
make a final determination.
40X Publication of notice of final determination
(1) The Presiding Member must cause a notice stating that a final
determination has been made and setting out the terms of the
determination to be published in any manner that the Committee
thinks appropriate.
(2) The notice must include a statement to the effect that:
(a) subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975,
application may be made, by or on behalf of any person
whose interests are affected by the determination, to the
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Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the
determination; and
(b) unless subsection 28(4) of that Act applies, application may
be made in accordance with section 28 of that Act by or on
behalf of that person for a statement in writing setting out the
findings on material questions of fact, referring to the
evidence or other material on which those findings were
based and giving the reasons for the determination; and
(c) if a decision has been made under section 40RC before the
final determination, no application to the Administrative
Appeals Tribunal may be made in respect of that decision
under section 40RC. An appeal lies to the Federal Court
under section 40RF from a decision under section 40RC.
(3) Any failure to comply with subsection (2) in relation to a
determination does not affect the validity of the determination.
40Y Review of final determination
(1) Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
for review of a final determination.
Note: Under section 40RF, an appeal lies to the Federal Court from a
decision under section 40RC.
(2) Section 29 of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 has
effect in relation to an application for review of a final
determination as if the following subsections were inserted after
subsection (1):
‘(1AA) Despite paragraph (1)(d) and subsection (2), an application to
the Tribunal for review of a final determination under
Part VIB of the Wine Australia Act 2013 must be made
within 28 days after notice of the determination is published
in accordance with section 40X of that Act.
‘(1AB) Despite subsection (8), an application under subsection (7) in
respect of a final determination under Part VIB of the Wine
Australia Act 2013 must be made before the time fixed by
subsection (1A) ends.’.
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40Z Date of effect of final determination
(1) The Presiding Member must give a copy of the final determination
to the Registrar so that particulars of the determination can be
included in the Register:
(a) if an application is duly made to the Administrative Appeals
Tribunal for review of the determination—as soon as
practicable after the decision of the Tribunal on the review is
given; or
(b) otherwise—as soon as practicable after the 28th day after
notice of the determination is published in accordance with
section 40X.
(2) When the Presiding Member gives a copy of a final determination
to the Registrar, the Presiding Member must also give a copy to the
Chair of the Authority.
(3) A final determination of the Committee takes effect on the day on
which particulars of the determination are included in the Register.
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Section 40ZAA
Division 4A—Omission of Australian registered
geographical indications
Subdivision A—What this Division is about
40ZAA What this Division is about
(1) This Division deals with determining the omission from the
Register of geographical indications (Australian GIs) determined
under Division 4.
Note: Determinations for the omission of geographical indications, and
translations of such indications, in relation to wine originating in a
foreign country are not made under this Division. They are made by
the Committee under regulations made for the purposes of
Division 4B.
(2) The grounds for omission are that an Australian GI is not in use
(see Subdivision B) or is no longer required (see Subdivision C).
Note: Subsection 40ZD(3) also deals with changes to the Register.
(3) The regulations may modify the operation of this Division to
remove any inconsistency with the operation of regulations made
for the purposes of Division 4B.
Subdivision B—Omission of Australian GIs for non-use
40ZAB Power of Committee to determine that an Australian GI
should be omitted from the Register
The Committee may, either on its own initiative or on an
application made in accordance with section 40ZAC, determine
that an Australian GI is to be omitted from the Register on the
ground that the GI is not in use.
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40ZAC Application
(1) A person (the applicant) may apply in the prescribed form to the
Committee to omit an Australian GI from the Register on the
ground that the GI is not in use.
(2) The application must be accompanied by such fee (if any) charged
by the Authority for the making of such an application.
(3) The Authority may waive the fee.
(4) If the application is not accompanied by the fee, and the fee is not
waived by the Authority, the application is treated as having never
been made.
40ZAD Further information concerning an application
(1) For the purposes of determining the application, the Committee
may, by notice in writing, require the applicant to provide such
further information as the Committee directs, within the period
specified in the notice.
(2) If the applicant does not comply with this requirement, the
application is taken to have been withdrawn.
(3) A notice must include a statement about the effect of the above.
40ZAE Notice by Committee
If the Committee:
(a) receives an application under section 40ZAC; or
(b) proposes on its own initiative that an Australian GI should be
omitted from the Register on the ground that the GI is not in
use;
the Presiding Member of the Committee must cause a notice to be
published in the manner that the Committee thinks appropriate:
(c) setting out the Australian GI; and
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(d) stating that an application under section 40ZAC has been
made, or that the Committee is proposing to make a
determination to omit the GI on its own initiative; and
(e) inviting persons to make written submissions to the
Committee in relation to the application or proposal within
the period of not less than one month that is stated in the
notice.
40ZAF Determination by Committee
(1) After considering any submissions made to it in response to a
notice under section 40ZAE, the Committee must determine
whether to omit the Australian GI on the ground that the GI is not
in use.
(2) The Committee may, in writing, make a determination to omit the
GI on that ground if the Committee is satisfied of the following
matters:
(a) that the GI has been registered for a period of more than 5
years before the date of the notice under section 40ZAE;
(b) that the GI has not been used during the period of 3 years
before the date of the notice under section 40ZAE (see
subsection (3));
(c) that no special circumstances exist in relation to the region or
locality indicated by the GI that would preclude the making
of a determination to omit the GI from the Register (see
subsection (4)).
Meaning of GI not been used
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), an Australian GI has not been
used if:
(a) there has not been a production of wine for commercial use
originating in the region or locality indicated by the GI; and
(b) wine originating in the region or locality indicated by the GI
has not been described and presented for sale within
Australia, or for export, using that GI.
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Meaning of special circumstances
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(c), special circumstances exist if:
(a) the region or locality indicated by the GI has been affected by
fire, drought or some other disaster; and
(b) as a result of being so affected, there has not been a
production of wine for commercial use originating in the
region or locality indicated by the GI during the period of 3
years immediately before the date of the notice under
section 40ZAE.
40ZAG Notice of determination
The Presiding Member of the Committee must cause:
(a) a notice to be given of the Committee’s determination to the
applicant (if any); and
(b) if the determination made is to omit the Australian GI from
the Register—a notice setting out the terms of the
determination to be published in the manner that the
Committee thinks appropriate.
40ZAH AAT review of a determination
(1) Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
for review of the determination made under section 40ZAF.
(2) Despite paragraph 29(1)(d) and subsection 29(2) of the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, an application to the
Tribunal for review of a determination under section 40ZAF must
be made within 28 days after notice of the determination is
published in accordance with section 40ZAG.
(3) Despite subsection 29(8) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Act 1975, an application under subsection 29(7) of that Act in
respect of a determination under section 40ZAF must be made
before the time fixed by subsection (2) of this section ends.
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40ZAI Date of effect of determination to omit GI
(1) If the determination made by the Committee under section 40ZAF
is a determination to omit the Australian GI from the Register, the
Presiding Member must give a copy of the determination to the
Registrar so that particulars of the determination can be omitted
from the Register:
(a) if an application is made to the Administrative Appeals
Tribunal under section 40ZAH for review of the
determination—as soon as practicable after the decision of
the Tribunal on the review is given; or
(b) otherwise—as soon as practicable after the 28th day after
notice of the determination is published in accordance with
section 40ZAG.
(2) When the Presiding Member gives a copy of the determination to
the Registrar, the Presiding Member must also give a copy to the
Chair of the Authority.
(3) The determination of the Committee takes effect on the day on
which particulars of the GI are omitted from the Register.
Subdivision C—Omission of Australian GIs because no longer
required
40ZAJ Application
(1) A person (the applicant) may apply in the prescribed form to the
Committee to omit an Australian GI from the Register on the
ground that the GI is no longer required.
(2) The application must be accompanied by a written statement from
each of the following organisations supporting the application:
(a) a declared winemakers’ organisation (if any);
(b) a declared wine grape growers’ organisation (if any);
(c) the organisation or organisations representing winemakers in
a State or Territory wholly or partly covered by the region or
locality in Australia indicated by the GI;
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(d) the organisation or organisations representing growers of
wine grapes in a State or Territory wholly or partly covered
by the region or locality in Australia indicated by the GI.
(3) The application must also be accompanied by such fee (if any)
charged by the Authority for the making of such an application.
(4) The Authority may waive the fee.
(5) If:
(a) the application is not accompanied by the fee, and the fee is
not waived by the Authority; or
(b) the application is not accompanied by the statements referred
to in subsection (2);
then the application is taken never to have been made.
40ZAK Further information concerning an application
(1) For the purposes of determining the application, the Committee
may, by notice in writing, require the applicant to provide such
further information as the Committee directs, within the period
specified in the notice.
(2) If the applicant does not comply with this requirement, the
application is taken to have been withdrawn.
(3) A notice must include a statement about the effect of
subsection (2).
40ZAL Notice by Committee
After receiving an application under section 40ZAJ, the Presiding
Member of the Committee must cause a notice to be published in
the manner that the Committee thinks appropriate:
(a) stating that an application under section 40ZAJ has been
made and setting out the Australian GI; and
(b) inviting:
(i) interested persons in relation to the GI (see
section 40ZAM); and
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(ii) members of the organisations referred to in
subsection 40ZAJ(2); and
(iii) the organisations referred to in subsection 40ZAJ(2);
to object to the omission of the GI from the Register by
making written submissions to the Committee within the
period of not less than one month that is stated in the notice.
40ZAM Meaning of interested person
For the purposes of subparagraph 40ZAL(b)(i), an interested
person in relation to an Australian GI is a person who the
Committee is satisfied is:
(a) a winemaker who makes wine for commercial purposes from
grapes grown in the region or locality indicated by the GI; or
(b) a grower of grapes who grows wine grapes in the region or
locality indicated by the GI; or
(c) a person who owns or leases a tract of land that is:
(i) 5 hectares or more in size and situated in the region or
locality indicated by the GI; and
(ii) capable of being used to grow grapes for commercial
wine production; or
(d) a person who:
(i) has a mortgage, lien or other commercial interest over,
or in relation to, a vineyard or other property used in the
production of wine that is situated in the region or
locality indicated by the GI; and
(ii) has the agreement of the owner of the property to that
person making a submission to the Committee under
section 40ZAL.
40ZAN Determination by Committee
No submission made
(1) If no submissions have been made to the Committee in response to
the notice under section 40ZAL, the Committee must make a
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determination in writing to omit the Australian GI from the
Register on the grounds that the GI is no longer required.
Submission made
(2) If a submission has been made to the Committee, the Committee
must make a determination in writing not to omit the GI from the
Register.
40ZAO Notice of determination
The Presiding Member of the Committee must cause:
(a) notice to be given of the Committee’s determination to the
applicant; and
(b) a notice setting out the terms of the determination to be
published in any manner that the Committee thinks
appropriate.
40ZAP Date of effect of determination to omit Australian GI
(1) If the determination made by the Committee under section 40ZAN
is a determination to omit the Australian GI from the Register, the
Presiding Member must give a copy of the determination to the
Registrar so that particulars of the determination can be omitted
from the Register as soon as is practicable.
(2) When the Presiding Member gives a copy of the determination to
the Registrar, the Presiding Member must also give a copy to the
Chair of the Authority.
(3) The determination of the Committee takes effect on the day on
which particulars of the GI are omitted from the Register.
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Division 4B—Foreign geographical indications and
translations
40ZAQ Determination of foreign geographical indications and
translations
(1) The regulations may make provision for and in relation to the
determination of geographical indications, and translations of
geographical indications, in relation to wine originating in a
foreign country.
Role of Committee
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may:
(a) provide for the Committee to deal with applications for the
determination of geographical indications, and translations of
such indications, in relation to wine originating in a foreign
country or a region or locality in a foreign country; and
(b) provide for the Committee to make determinations of such
indications and translations (including determining any
conditions of use applicable to such indications and
translations); and
(c) set out criteria for use by the Committee in making such
determinations; and
(d) provide for review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of
such determinations.
Role of Registrar of Trade Marks
(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may also:
(a) provide for objections to be made to the Registrar of Trade
Marks in relation to the determination of proposed
geographical indications, and translations of such indications,
in relation to wine originating in a foreign country or a region
or locality in a foreign country; and
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(b) set out the grounds on which such objections may be made;
and
(c) set out the procedure to be followed in dealing with such
objections (including the charging of fees, the holding of
hearings and the taking of evidence); and
(d) provide for the Registrar of Trade Marks to make
recommendations to the Committee in relation to the
determination of the proposed indications and translations.
40ZAR Appeals against decisions of Registrar of Trade Marks
(1) An appeal lies to the Federal Court against such decisions of the
Registrar of Trade Marks as are prescribed by the regulations
(being decisions under regulations made for the purposes of
subsection 40ZAQ(3)).
(2) The jurisdiction of the Federal Court to hear and determine appeals
against prescribed decisions is exclusive of the jurisdiction of any
other court except the jurisdiction of the High Court under
section 75 of the Constitution.
(3) On hearing an appeal against a prescribed decision, the Federal
Court may do any one or more of the following:
(a) admit further evidence orally, or on affidavit or otherwise;
(b) permit the examination and cross-examination of witnesses,
including witnesses who gave evidence before the Registrar
of Trade Marks;
(c) order an issue of fact to be tried as it directs;
(d) affirm, reverse or vary the prescribed decision;
(e) give any judgment, or make any order, that, in all the
circumstances, it thinks fit;
(f) order a party to pay costs to another party.
(4) The Registrar of Trade Marks may appear and be heard at the
hearing of an appeal to the Federal Court against a prescribed
decision.
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(5) Except with the leave of the Federal Court, an appeal does not lie
to the Full Court of the Federal Court against a decision of a single
judge of the Federal Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction to hear
and determine appeals against prescribed decisions.
(6) The regulations may make provision about the practice and
procedure of the Federal Court in a proceeding under this section,
including provision:
(a) prescribing the time for starting the action or proceeding or
for doing any other act or thing; or
(b) for an extension of that time.
40ZAS Decisions not to affect rights under Trade Marks Act
A decision made under section 40ZAR, or under regulations made
for the purposes of section 40ZAQ, does not:
(a) create or affect a right under the Trade Marks Act 1995 or at
common law in respect of a trade mark; or
(b) in any way pre-empt or affect a decision of the Registrar of
Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act 1995 in respect of a
pending application for the registration of a trade mark.
40ZAT Determinations for the omission from the Register of foreign
geographical indications and translations
(1) The regulations may make provision for and in relation to the
omission from the Register of registered geographical indications,
and registered translations of such indications, in relation to a
foreign country or a region or locality in a foreign country.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may:
(a) provide for the Committee to deal with applications for the
omission from the Register of registered geographical
indications, and registered translations of such indications, in
relation to a foreign country or a region or locality in a
foreign country; and
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(b) provide for the Committee to make determinations for the
omission from the Register of such indications and
translations; and
(c) set out the grounds on which such determinations may be
made; and
(d) provide for review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of
such determinations.
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Section 40ZA
Division 5—Register of Protected Geographical Indications
and Other Terms
40ZA Registrar
(1) There is to be a Registrar of Protected Geographical Indications
and Other Terms.
(2) The Registrar is to be an employee of the Authority.
(3) The Authority must ensure that, at all times when the person
appointed as Registrar is absent from duty or from Australia or is,
for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the Registrar,
another employee is appointed to act as Registrar.
40ZB Functions of Registrar
The Registrar has the following functions:
(a) to keep the Register of Protected Geographical Indications
and Other Terms;
(b) to include particulars in the Register in accordance with
section 40ZD;
(c) to provide administrative assistance to the Committee;
(d) in accordance with the directions of the Committee, to
prepare and cause to be published maps or other documents
showing the boundaries of regions and localities in relation to
which geographical indications have been determined by the
Committee;
(e) in accordance with the directions of the Authority or the
Committee, to notify authorities and organisations in foreign
countries of the geographical indications, translations of such
indications, traditional expressions and additional terms
included in the Register.
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40ZC Register of Protected Geographical Indications and Other
Terms
(1) The Registrar is to keep a register to be known as the Register of
Protected Geographical Indications and Other Terms.
(2) The Register may be kept wholly or partly by means of a
computer.
40ZD Contents of Register
Parts of the Register
(1) The Register is to be divided into 4 parts as follows:
(a) Part 1 is to include:
(i) geographical indications in relation to wines originating
in Australia, and any conditions of use applicable to
those indications; and
(ii) geographical indications in relation to wines originating
in a foreign country, any translations of those
indications, and any conditions of use applicable to
those indications or translations;
(b) Part 2 is to include traditional expressions in relation to wines
originating in a foreign country, and any conditions of use
applicable to those expressions;
(c) Part 3 is to include quality wine terms in relation to wines
originating in Australia, and any conditions of use applicable
to those terms;
(d) Part 4 is to include other terms (not being geographical
indications, translations of geographical indications,
traditional expressions, or terms referred to in paragraph (c)),
in relation to wines, and any conditions of use applicable to
those terms.
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Particulars that must be included in Part 1 of the Register
(2) The Registrar must include in Part 1 of the Register (geographical
indications), in accordance with the directions of the Authority, the
following particulars:
(a) in relation to Australia:
(i) Australia; and
(ii) the name of each State and internal Territory; and
(iii) any geographical indication determined by the
Committee under Division 4 to be a geographical
indication in relation to wines originating in Australia;
and
(iv) any region or locality in relation to which such a
geographical indication is determined; and
(v) any conditions of use applicable to such a geographical
indication;
(b) in relation to an agreement country:
(i) each geographical indication that, under a prescribed
wine-trading agreement to which that country is a party,
is a geographical indication in relation to wines
originating in that country; and
(ii) any translation, recognised by that wine-trading
agreement, of each such geographical indication; and
(iii) any region or locality in relation to which each such
geographical indication is to be registered; and
(iv) any conditions of use applicable to a geographical
indication referred to in subparagraph (i) or a translation
referred to in subparagraph (ii);
(c) in relation to a foreign country (whether or not an agreement
country):
(i) any geographical indication determined by the
Committee, under regulations made for the purposes of
Division 4B, to be a geographical indication in relation
to wines originating in that country; and
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(ii) any translation determined by the Committee, under
regulations made for the purposes of Division 4B, to be
a translation of such a geographical indication; and
(iii) any region or locality in relation to which each such
geographical indication is determined; and
(iv) any conditions of use applicable to a geographical
indication referred to in subparagraph (i) or a translation
referred to in subparagraph (ii).
Particulars that must be included in Part 2 of the Register
(2A) The Registrar must include in Part 2 of the Register (traditional
expressions), in accordance with the directions of the Authority,
the following particulars:
(a) in relation to an agreement country:
(i) each traditional expression that is listed in relation to
wines originating in that country in a prescribed
wine-trading agreement to which that country is a party;
and
(ii) each wine originating in that country that is listed in that
wine-trading agreement in relation to each such
traditional expression; and
(iii) each category of wine that is listed in that wine-trading
agreement in relation to each such traditional
expression; and
(iv) each language that is listed in that wine-trading
agreement in relation to each such traditional
expression; and
(v) any conditions of use applicable to each such traditional
expression;
(b) in relation to a foreign country (whether or not an agreement
country):
(i) each traditional expression that is listed in the laws and
regulations of that country for the purpose of the
description and presentation of wines originating in that
country, and that is determined by the Authority; and
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(ii) each wine originating in that country that is listed in
those laws and regulations in relation to such a
traditional expression; and
(iii) each category of wine that is listed in those laws and
regulations in relation to such a traditional expression;
and
(iv) each language that is listed in those laws and regulations
in relation to such a traditional expression; and
(v) any conditions of use applicable to each such traditional
expression.
Particulars that must be included in Part 3 of the Register
(2B) The Registrar must include in Part 3 of the Register (quality wine
terms), in accordance with the directions of the Authority, the
following particulars:
(a) each term (a quality wine term) that, under a prescribed
wine-trading agreement to which Australia is a party, is a
quality wine term in relation to wines originating in
Australia;
(b) any region or locality in relation to which each such term is
to be registered;
(c) any conditions of use applicable to each such term.
Particulars that must be included in Part 4 of the Register
(2C) The Registrar must include in Part 4 of the Register (additional
terms), in accordance with the directions of the Authority, the
following particulars:
(a) in relation to Australia:
(i) each term (other than a geographical indication or a
quality wine term) that, under a prescribed wine-trading
agreement to which Australia is a party, is required to
be protected for the purpose of the description and
presentation of wine originating in Australia; and
(ii) any other term that the Authority has determined is
required to be protected for the purpose of the
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description and presentation of wine originating in
Australia; and
(iii) any region or locality in relation to which a term
referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii) is to be registered;
and
(iv) any conditions of use applicable to a term referred to in
subparagraph (i) or (ii);
(b) in relation to an agreement country:
(i) each term (other than a geographical indication, a
translation of a geographical indication, or a traditional
expression) that, under a prescribed wine-trading
agreement to which that country is a party, is required to
be protected for the purpose of the description and
presentation of wine originating in that country; and
(ii) any region or locality in relation to which each such
term is to be registered; and
(iii) any conditions of use applicable to each such term;
(c) in relation to a foreign country (whether or not an agreement
country):
(i) each term (other than a geographical indication, a
translation of a geographical indication, or a traditional
expression) that is recognised in the laws and
regulations of that country for the purpose of the
description and presentation of wine originating in that
country, and that is determined by the Authority; and
(ii) any region or locality in relation to which each such
term is to be registered; and
(iii) any conditions of use applicable to each such term;
(d) any other term (not being a geographical indication, a
translation of a geographical indication, a traditional
expression or a quality wine term) that the Authority has
determined is required to be protected in relation to particular
wines, and any conditions of use applicable to those terms.
(3) If:
(a) it appears to the Authority that:
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(i) an entry in the Register is not, or has ceased to be,
necessary; or
(ii) an entry in the Register is included in the wrong part of
the Register;
and the inclusion of the entry in the Register, or in that part
of the Register, did not result from a determination made by
the Committee under Division 4 or under regulations made
for the purposes of Division 4B; or
(b) it appears to the Authority that an entry should not have been
included in the Register, or an entry in the Register is
incorrect, because of a clerical or similar error;
the Authority may direct the Registrar to omit the entry from the
Register, to omit the entry from that part of the Register and insert
it in the correct part, or to correct the entry, as the case requires.
(4) In subsection (3):
entry includes a part of an entry.
(5) The Registrar must comply with a direction given under
subsection (3).
40ZE Inspection of Register
(1) The Registrar must ensure that the Register is available for
inspection at the office of the Registrar by any person during
ordinary hours of business of that office.
(2) To the extent that the Register is kept by use of a computer,
subsection (1) is complied with by giving members of the public
access to a computer terminal that they can use to inspect the
particulars constituting the Register, either on a screen or in the
form of a computer print-out.
(3) The Registrar may supply a copy of the Register or part of the
Register to a person on payment of the prescribed fee.
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Division 6—Inspection
40ZF Inspection powers
The provisions of Part VIA relating to inspections, including
Division 4 of that Part, apply in relation to this Part in the same
way as they apply in relation to Part VIA.
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Section 41A
Part VII—Miscellaneous
41A Remuneration and allowances of members of Geographical
Indications Committee etc.
(1) This section applies to a person who is:
(b) a member of the Geographical Indications Committee
established by section 40N; or
(c) a member of a committee constituted under section 11 other
than a director of the Authority.
(2) Subject to this section, a person to whom this section applies shall
be paid such remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration
Tribunal, but, if no determination of that remuneration by the
Tribunal is in operation, the person shall be paid such remuneration
as is prescribed.
(3) Subject to this section, a person to whom this section applies shall
be paid such allowances as are prescribed.
(4) Subsections (2) and (3) have effect subject to the Remuneration
Tribunal Act 1973.
(5) Payments under this section shall be made out of the funds of the
Authority.
(6) If:
(a) a person to whom this section applies is also a member of, or
a candidate for election to, the Parliament of a State; and
(b) under the law of that State the person would not be eligible to
remain, or to be elected as, a member of that Parliament if he
or she were entitled to remuneration under this Act;
the person shall not be paid remuneration or allowances under this
Act but shall be reimbursed such expenses as the person reasonably
incurs because of the person’s performing the functions of the
office under this Act held by the person.
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(7) If a person to whom this section applies is also:
(a) a member of the Parliament of a State (other than a State
referred to in subsection (6)); or
(b) in the service or employment of a State or an authority of a
State, or holds or performs the duties of any office or position
established by or under a law of a State, on a full-time basis;
it is a condition of the person’s holding the office under this Act
held by the person that the person pay to the State, within one
month of receiving an amount of remuneration under this Act, an
amount equal to that first-mentioned amount, and the person:
(c) shall not be paid allowances under this Act; and
(d) shall be reimbursed such expenses as the person reasonably
incurs because of the person’s performing the functions of
the office under this Act held by the person.
(8) An amount payable to a State by a person under subsection (7) is a
debt due to the State and the State may recover that amount by
action against the person in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(9) In this section:
Parliament means:
(a) in relation to the Australian Capital Territory—the
Legislative Assembly for the Territory; and
(b) in relation to the Northern Territory—the Legislative
Assembly of the Territory.
State includes the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern
Territory.
42 Delegation by Minister
The Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her
powers and functions under this Act (other than section 31K) to:
(a) the Secretary; or
(b) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an
SES Band 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in
the Department.
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43 Delegation by Authority
(1) The Authority may, either generally or as otherwise provided by
the instrument of delegation, by writing under its seal, delegate to a
person or to a committee established under section 11 any of its
powers under this Act, other than its powers under
subsection 30(2) or this power of delegation.
(2) A power so delegated, when exercised by the delegate, shall, for
the purposes of this Act, be deemed to have been exercised by the
Authority.
(3) A delegation under this section does not prevent the exercise of a
power by the Authority.
44 Offences in relation to export of grape products
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person exports a grape product from Australia; and
(b) the export of the grape product contravenes the regulations.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.
Note: The Federal Court may grant an injunction under section 44AB if a
person has engaged, is engaging or proposes to engage in conduct that
contravenes this section.
(2) The provisions of Part VIA relating to inspections, including
Division 4 of that Part, apply in relation to this section in the same
way as they apply in relation to that Part.
44AA Time for bringing prosecutions
Despite section 15B of the Crimes Act 1914, a prosecution for an
offence against section 44 of this Act that is committed after the
commencement of this section may be brought at any time within 7
years after the commission of the offence.
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44AB Injunctions
(1) The Federal Court may grant an injunction if a person has engaged,
is engaging or proposes to engage in any conduct that contravenes
the following:
(a) Part VIA (label integrity program);
(b) Part VIB (protection of geographical indications and other
terms);
(c) section 44 (offence in relation to export of grape products);
(d) regulations made for the purposes of the provisions
mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).
(2) The injunction may:
(a) restrain the person from engaging in the conduct; and
(b) if the Court thinks it desirable to do so—require the person to
do a particular act.
(3) An application for an injunction may be made by, or on behalf of,
the following persons:
(a) the Authority;
(b) a declared wine makers organisation;
(c) a declared wine grape growers organisation;
(d) a person who is a manufacturer of wine, or a grower of wine
grapes, in Australia or a designated foreign country;
(e) an organisation established under the law of Australia or of a
designated foreign country whose objects or purposes include
any of the following:
(i) the promotion of the manufacture of wine, the growing
of wine grapes or the marketing of wine;
(ii) the promotion or protection of the interests of persons
engaged in the manufacture of wine, the growing of
wine grapes or the marketing of wine;
(iii) the promotion or protection of the interests of
consumers of wine.
(4) The Court may grant an interim injunction pending a determination
of an application for an injunction.
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(5) The Court may discharge or vary an injunction granted under this
section.
(6) The power of the Court to grant an injunction restraining a person
from engaging in conduct may be exercised:
(a) whether or not it appears to the Court that the person intends
to engage again, or to continue to engage, in conduct of that
kind; and
(b) whether or not the person has previously engaged in conduct
of that kind.
(7) The powers conferred on the Federal Court by this section are in
addition to, and not in derogation of, any other powers of the
Court.
44A Conduct by directors, employees or agents
(1) Where, in proceedings for an offence against this Act, it is
necessary to establish the state of mind of a body corporate in
relation to particular conduct, it is sufficient to show:
(a) that the conduct was engaged in by a director, employee or
agent of the body corporate within the scope of his or her
actual or apparent authority; and
(b) that the director, employee or agent had the state of mind.
(2) Any conduct engaged in on behalf of a body corporate by a
director, employee or agent of the body corporate within the scope
of his or her actual or apparent authority is to be taken, for the
purposes of a prosecution for an offence against this Act, to have
been engaged in also by the body corporate unless the body
corporate establishes that it took reasonable precautions to avoid
the conduct.
(3) Where, in proceedings for an offence against this Act, it is
necessary to establish the state of mind of a natural person in
relation to particular conduct, it is sufficient to show:
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(a) that the conduct was engaged in by an employee or agent of
the person within the scope of his or her actual or apparent
authority; and
(b) that the employee or agent had the state of mind.
(4) Any conduct engaged in on behalf of a natural person by an
employee or agent of the person within the scope of his or her
actual or apparent authority is to be taken, for the purposes of a
prosecution for an offence against this Act, to have been engaged
in also by the first-mentioned person unless the first-mentioned
person establishes that the first-mentioned person took reasonable
precautions to avoid the conduct.
(5) Where:
(a) a natural person is convicted of an offence; and
(b) the person would not have been convicted of the offence if
subsections (3) and (4) had not been enacted;
the person is not liable to be punished by imprisonment for that
offence.
(6) A reference in subsection (1) or (3) to the state of mind of a person
includes a reference to:
(a) the knowledge, intention, opinion, belief or purpose of the
person; and
(b) the person’s reasons for the intention, opinion, belief or
purpose.
(7) A reference in this section to a director of a body corporate
includes a reference to a constituent member of a body corporate
incorporated for a public purpose by a law of the Commonwealth,
of a State or of a Territory.
(8) A reference in this section to engaging in conduct includes a
reference to failing or refusing to engage in conduct.
(9) A reference in this section to an offence against this Act includes a
reference to:
(a) an offence created by the regulations; and
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(b) an offence against section 6 of the Crimes Act 1914, or
section 11.1, 11.4 or 11.5 of the Criminal Code, that relates
to this Act or the regulations.
45 Operation of certain laws not restricted
Nothing in this Act or the regulations restricts the operation of the
Customs Act 1901, the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905
or the Export Control Act 1982, or of any regulations made under
any one or more of those Acts.
46 Regulations
(1) The Governor-General may make regulations, not inconsistent with
this Act, prescribing all matters required or permitted by this Act to
be prescribed or necessary or convenient to be prescribed for
carrying out or giving effect to this Act, and, in particular:
(a) making provision with respect to annual general meetings
including, in particular, provisions in respect of:
(i) the giving of notice of motions to be moved at such
meetings; and
(ii) the moving of motions at such meetings by the
Authority; and
(iii) the procedure at such meetings; and
(iv) the appointment by persons entitled to attend such
meetings of other persons to be their proxies at such
meetings; and
(iva) the method of determining the number of votes that an
eligible producer (within the meaning of section 29U)
may cast at such meetings; and
(v) the means of determining whether or not motions voted
upon at such meetings have been passed; and
(vi) the confidentiality of voting at such meetings; and
(b) requiring the doing of acts or things necessary to be done for
the purpose of giving effect to a prescribed wine-trading
agreement; and
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(c) prohibiting the export of a grape product from Australia
except subject to and in accordance with prescribed
conditions, including, in particular:
(i) conditions requiring an exporter to be the holder of a
licence to export the grape product;
(ii) conditions requiring an exporter to obtain the approval
of the Authority for particular exports of the grape
product;
(iii) conditions requiring the purchaser of the grape product,
or the person to whom the grape product is consigned as
an agent or representative of the purchaser or exporter
in the country to which the grape product is consigned,
to be a person approved by the Authority; or
(iv) conditions relating to the price, or form of consignment,
of the grape product; and
(d) making provision with respect to:
(i) the grant, suspension or cancellation by the Authority,
or a person authorized by it, of licences to export a
grape product from Australia; and
(ii) the issuing or revocation by the Authority, or by a
person authorized by it, in respect of particular exports
of a grape product, of certificates as to compliance with
the conditions subject to which the grape product may
be exported; and
(e) providing for the period for which a licence, or a licence
included in a class of licences, granted under the regulations
remains in force; and
(f) authorizing the Authority, or a person authorized by it:
(i) to determine prices or other matters for the purposes of
the regulations; or
(ii) to give to the holder of a licence to export a grape
product granted under the regulations directions, in
writing, with respect to the quantities of the grape
product that may be exported by the holder of the
licence either generally or otherwise as provided in the
regulations; and
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(g) requiring persons to furnish returns and information
necessary for the purposes of this Act; and
(h) providing for a penalty of:
(i) if the person is a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50
penalty units; or
(ii) if the person is a body corporate, a fine not exceeding
250 penalty units;
for offences against the regulations.
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Schedule
Clause 1
Schedule—Administrative provisions relating
to the Geographical Indications
Committee
1 Interpretation
In this Schedule:
Committee means the Geographical Indications Committee.
member means the Presiding Member or a nominated member of
the Committee.
nominated member means a member of the Committee referred to
in paragraph 2(1)(b), (c) or (d).
Presiding Member means the Presiding Member of the
Committee.
2 Membership of Committee
(1) The Committee is to consist of the following members:
(a) a Presiding Member appointed by the Chair of the Authority
in accordance with a resolution of the Authority;
(b) one member appointed by the Chair of the Authority on the
nomination of a declared winemakers organisation;
(c) one member appointed by the Chair of the Authority on the
nomination of a declared wine grape growers organisation;
(d) any other member prescribed by the regulations for the
purposes of this paragraph.
(2) The members of the Committee are to be appointed on a part-time
basis.
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(3) The appointment of a member of the Committee is not ineffective
only because of a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with,
the member’s nomination or appointment.
(4) The exercise of a power, or the performance of a function, by the
Committee is not ineffective only because there is one vacancy in
the membership of the Committee.
3 Acting Presiding Member
The Chair of the Authority may appoint a person to act as the
Presiding Member:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Presiding Member (whether
or not an appointment has previously been made to the
office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Presiding
Member is absent from Australia or is, for any other reason,
unable to perform the functions of the Presiding Member.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the
Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
4 Alternate members of the Committee
(1) The Chair of the Authority may appoint a person who is not a
member of the Committee to be the alternate of a particular
nominated member.
(2) If a nominated member is absent from a meeting of the Committee,
the member’s alternate (if any) is entitled to attend the meeting
and, when so attending, is taken to be a member of the Committee.
(3) If a person ceases to hold office as a nominated member:
(a) the person (if any) who was the person’s alternate
immediately before he or she ceased to hold office is entitled
to attend meetings of the Committee while the office is
vacant and, when so attending, is taken to be a member of the
Committee; and
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(b) the person is taken to be the alternate of a person appointed
to the vacant office until a new appointment of an alternate is
made.
(4) A person may only be appointed as a nominated member’s
alternate if the person has been nominated in writing by the
organisation by which the member was nominated for
appointment.
(5) A person appointed as a member’s alternate remains the member’s
alternate until the organisation that nominated the person gives the
Chair of the Authority a written nomination of a different person
for appointment as the member’s alternate.
(6) A person may resign an appointment as alternate of a member of a
Committee by giving a signed notice of resignation to the Chair of
the Authority.
5 Term of office
A member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of
appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
6 Resignation
A member may resign his or her appointment by giving a signed
notice of resignation to the Chair of the Authority.
7 Termination of appointment
(1) The Authority may terminate the appointment of a member of the
Committee because of misbehaviour or physical or mental
incapacity.
(2) If a member of the Committee:
(a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for
the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with
his or her creditors or makes an assignment of his or her
remuneration for their benefit; or
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(b) fails without reasonable excuse to comply with clause 9; or
(c) is absent, without leave of absence under clause 8, from 3
consecutive meetings of the Committee;
the Authority must terminate the appointment of the member.
8 Leave of absence
(1) The Chair of the Authority may grant the Presiding Member leave
of absence from a meeting of a Committee.
(2) The Presiding Member may grant leave of absence to another
member of a Committee from a meeting of a Committee.
9 Disclosure of interests by Committee members
(1) A member of the Committee who has a direct or indirect financial
interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered by
the Committee must, as soon as possible after the member has
become aware of the relevant facts, disclose the nature of that
interest at a meeting of the Committee.
(2) A disclosure under subclause (1) must be recorded in the minutes
of a meeting of the Committee and the member must not, unless
the Authority or the Committee otherwise determines:
(a) be present during any deliberation of the Committee
regarding that matter; or
(b) take part in any decision of the Committee regarding that
matter.
(3) For the purposes of the making of a determination by the
Committee under subclause (2) in relation to a member who has
made a disclosure under subclause (1), the member must not:
(a) be present during any deliberation of the Committee for the
purpose of making a determination; or
(b) take part in the making of the determination.
(4) A member of the Committee who is a winemaker or a grower of
wine grapes is not taken to have a financial interest in a matter
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being considered, or about to be considered, by the Committee
solely because the member is a winemaker or grower of wine
grapes, as the case may be.
10 Meetings
(1) Meetings of the Committee are to be held at such times and places
as the Committee determines.
(2) A meeting of the Committee may be convened by the Presiding
Member.
(3) Two members constitute a quorum at the meeting of the
Committee.
Note: A different quorum may be prescribed by the regulations if the
Committee has more than 3 members. (See subclause (10).)
(4) The presiding Member is to preside at all meetings of the
Committee at which he or she is present.
(5) If the Presiding Member is not present at a meeting of the
Committee, the members of the Committee who are present must
elect one of them to preside at the meeting.
(6) Subject to subclause (7), a question arising at a meeting of the
Committee is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the
members of the Committee.
(7) If only 2 members are present at a meeting of the Committee and
those members are unable to agree on a question, the question is to
be deferred until a meeting at which 3 members are present.
Note: A different process for resolving questions may be prescribed by the
regulations if the Committee has more than 3 members. (See
subclause (10).)
(8) The Committee must keep minutes of its proceedings.
(9) The minutes must record each decision made by the Committee
and the reasons for the decision.
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(10) If one or more members are prescribed by the regulations for the
purposes of paragraph 2(1)(d):
(a) the number of members that constitutes a quorum at a
meeting of the Committee is the number (being a number
greater than 2) prescribed by the regulations for the purposes
of this paragraph; and
(b) if members who are present at a meeting of the Committee
are unable to agree on a question, the process that is to apply
is the process prescribed by the regulations for the purposes
of this paragraph.
11 Staff and consultants
(1) The Authority must make staff available to provide administrative
assistance for the Committee.
(2) The Presiding Member may, on behalf of the Authority, engage
persons with suitable qualifications and experience as consultants
to the Committee.
(3) The terms and conditions of engagement of consultants are to be
those determined by the Committee with the approval of the
Authority.
12 Information for inclusion in Authority’s annual report
As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, the
Committee must give to the Authority any information relating to
the Committee’s operations during that year that the Authority
reasonably requires for the purpose of preparing a report under
section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and
Accountability Act 2013 in relation to the period that includes the
year.
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Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that
has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes
commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving
or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at
the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information
about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance
with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make
editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a
compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect
of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief
outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be
obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe
the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can
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be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled
law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included
in the amendment history.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the
abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment
included in the amendment history.
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Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
ad = added or inserted o = order(s)
am = amended Ord = Ordinance
amdt = amendment orig = original
c = clause(s) par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)
/sub-subparagraph(s)C[x] = Compilation No. x
Ch = Chapter(s) pres = present
def = definition(s) prev = previous
Dict = Dictionary (prev…) = previously
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament Pt = Part(s)
Div = Division(s) r = regulation(s)/rule(s)
ed = editorial change reloc = relocated
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have renum = renumbered
effect rep = repealed
F = Federal Register of Legislation rs = repealed and substituted
gaz = gazette s = section(s)/subsection(s)
LA = Legislation Act 2003 Sch = Schedule(s)
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 Sdiv = Subdivision(s)
(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given SLI = Select Legislative Instrument
effect SR = Statutory Rules
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s)
cannot be given effect SubPt = Subpart(s)
mod = modified/modification underlining = whole or part not
commenced or to be commencedNo. = Number(s)
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Endnote 3—Legislation history
Act Number Assent Commencement Application,
and year saving and
transitional
provisions
Australian Wine and 161, 1980 10 Dec s 1, 2 and 13(4): 10 Dec
Brandy Corporation Act 1980 1980
1980 Remainder: 1 July 1981
(gaz 1981, No S123)
Export Control 48, 1982 9 June 1982 1 Jan 1983 (s 2 and gaz —
(Miscellaneous 1982, No G48, p 2)
Amendments) Act 1982
Statute Law 72, 1984 25 June s 5(1) and Sch: 23 July s 5(1)
(Miscellaneous 1984 1984 (s 2(24))
Provisions) Act (No. 1)
1984
Statute Law 165, 1984 25 Oct s 2(32), 6(1) and Sch 1: s 2(32) and 6(1)
(Miscellaneous 1984 25 Oct 1984 (s 2(2), (7),
Provisions) Act (No. 2) (32))
1984
Statute Law 65, 1985 5 June 1985 Sch 1: 3 July 1985 —
(Miscellaneous (s 2(1))
Provisions) Act (No. 1)
1985
Australian Wine and 60, 1986 24 June s 1, 2, 3(1), 5, 14, 19 and s 29 and 30
Brandy Corporation 1986 30: 24 June 1986
Amendment Act 1986 Remainder: 1 July 1986
Primary Industries 51, 1988 15 June Sch: 15 June 1988 —
(Recovery of Levy 1988 (s 2(1))
Collection Expenses)
Act 1988
Australian Wine and 144, 1989 23 Nov 1 Jan 1990 s 6 and 10
Brandy Corporation 1989
Amendment Act 1989
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Act Number Assent Commencement Application,
and year saving and
transitional
provisions
Primary Industries 26, 1991 1 Mar 1991 1 July 1991 (s 2) —
Levies and Charges
Collection
(Consequential
Provisions) Act 1991
Australian Wine and 137, 1992 11 Nov s 4: 9 Dec 1992 —
Brandy Corporation 1992 Remainder: 11 Nov 1992
Amendment Act 1992
Australian Wine and 93, 1993 16 Dec 16 Dec 1993 s 15(2)
Brandy Corporation 1993
Amendment Act 1993
Primary Industries and
Energy Legislation
Amendment Act (No. 2)
1994
129, 1994 21 Oct
1994
Sch: 1 Dec 1994 (s 2(3)) —
Competition Policy
Reform Act 1995
88, 1995 20 July
1995
Sch 3: 6 Nov 1995
(s 2(2) and gaz 1995, No
S423)
—
Statute Law Revision
Act 1996
43, 1996 25 Oct
1996
Sch 2 (item 19): 16 Dec
1993 (s 2(2))
Sch 4 (items 1, 48, 49):
25 Oct 1996 (s 2(1))
—
Wine Export Charge
(Consequential
Amendments) Act 1997
86, 1997 27 June
1997
27 June 1997 (s 2) —
Audit (Transitional and
Miscellaneous)
Amendment Act 1997
152, 1997 24 Oct
1997
Sch 2 (items 554–567):
1 Jan 1998 (s 2(2))
—
Primary Industries and
Energy Legislation
Amendment Act (No. 1)
1998
102, 1998 30 July
1998
30 July 1998 —
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Act Number
and year
Assent Commencement Application,
saving and
transitional
provisions
Primary Industries
Levies and Charges
(Consequential
Amendments) Act 1999
32, 1999 14 May
1999
Sch 5 (items 1–17):
1 July 1999 (s 2(1))
Sch 5 (items 18–36):
1 Jan 2000 (s 2(2)(d))
Sch 5 (item 36)
Public Employment
(Consequential and
Transitional)
Amendment Act 1999
as amended by
Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry
Legislation
Amendment Act
(No. 1) 2000
146, 1999
121, 2000
11 Nov
1999
5 Oct 2000
Sch 1 (item 277): 5 Dec
1999 (s 2(1), (2))
Sch 2 (item 8): 11 Nov
1999 (s 2(3))
—
—
Corporate Law
Economic Reform
Program Act 1999
156, 1999 24 Nov
1999
Sch 10 (items 63, 64): 13
Mar 2000 (s 2(2)(c) and
gaz 2000, No S114)
—
Agriculture, Fisheries 170, 1999 10 Dec Sch 7: 10 Dec 1999 Sch 7 (item 16)
and Forestry Legislation 1999 (s 2(1))
Amendment Act (No. 2)
1999
Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry Legislation
Amendment Act (No. 1)
2000
121, 2000 5 Oct 2000 Sch 2 (item 8): 11 Nov
1999
Remainder: 5 Dec 2000
(gaz 2000, No S612)
—
Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry Legislation
Amendment
(Application of Criminal
Code) Act 2001
115, 2001 18 Sept
2001
16 Oct 2001 (s 2) s 4
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Act Number Assent Commencement Application,
and year saving and
transitional
provisions
Abolition of Compulsory 159, 2001 1 Oct 2001 29 Oct 2001 (s 2) Sch 1 (item 97)
Age Retirement
(Statutory Officeholders)
Act 2001
Agriculture, Fisheries 38, 2003 2 May 2003 Sch 1: 3 May 2003 —
and Forestry Legislation (s 2(1) item 2)
Amendment Act (No. 1)
2003
US Free Trade 120, 2004 16 Aug Sch 3: 1 Jan 2005 (s 2(1) Sch 3 (item 16)
Agreement 2004 item 5)
Implementation Act
2004
Australian Wine and
Brandy Corporation
Amendment Act (No. 1)
2007
92, 2007 22 June
2007
22 June 2007 (s 2(1)
item 2)
Sch 1 (item 8)
Statute Law Revision
Act 2008
73, 2008 3 July 2008 Sch 4 (items 87, 88):
4 July 2008 (s 2(1)
item 64)
—
Statute Stocktake
(Regulatory and Other
Laws) Act 2009
111, 2009 16 Nov
2009
Sch 1 (item 1): 17 Nov
2009 (s 2)
—
Australian Wine and 98, 2010 6 July 2010 Sch 1 (items 1–69, 77– Sch 1 (items 77–
Brandy Corporation 80) and Sch 2: 1 Sept 80), Sch 2
Amendment Act 2010 2010 (s 2(1) item 2, 3) (items 36, 37) and
Sch 3 (items 1–17, 19– Sch 3 (items 19–
21): 3 Aug 2010 (s 2(1) 21)
item 4)
Sch 3 (item 18): 1 Sept
2010 (s 2(1) item 5)
Financial Framework 148, 2010 17 Dec Sch 4 (items 1–11): —
Legislation Amendment 2010 18 Dec 2010 (s 2(1)
Act 2010 item 4)
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Act Number Assent Commencement Application,
and year saving and
transitional
provisions
Statute Law Revision 5, 2011 22 Mar Sch 7 (item 148): 19 Apr —
Act 2011 2011 2011 (s 2(1) item 19)
Acts Interpretation 46, 2011 27 June Sch 2 (items 1191–1198) Sch 3 (items 10,
Amendment Act 2011 2011 and Sch 3 (items 10, 11): 11)
27 Dec 2011 (s 2(1)
items 11, 12)
Financial Framework 89, 2011 4 Aug 2011 Sch 8: 5 Aug 2011 Sch 8 (item 3)
Legislation Amendment (s 2(1) item 6)
Act (No. 1) 2011
Business Names 127, 2011 3 Nov 2011 Sch 2 (item 26): 20 Apr Act No 172, 2011
Registration 2012 (s 2(1) item 4) (Sch 1 (item 6))
(Transitional and
Consequential
Provisions) Act 2011
Agriculture, Fisheries 17, 2013 27 Mar Sch 1 and 2: 28 Mar Sch 1 (item 6)
and Forestry Legislation 2013 2013 (s 2(1) item 2)
Amendment Act (No. 1)
2013
Grape and Wine
Legislation Amendment
(Australian Grape and
Wine Authority) Act
2013
136, 2013 13 Dec
2013
Sch 1 (items 1–13):
14 Dec 2013 (s 2(1)
item 2)
Sch 1 (items 16–185):
1 July 2014 (s 2(1)
item 3)
—
Rural Research and
Development Legislation
Amendment Act 2013
146, 2013 13 Dec
2013
Sch 11 (items 1–12):
14 Dec 2013 (s 2(1)
item 7)
Sch 11 (items 13–21):
1 July 2014 (s 2(1)
item 8)
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Act Number Assent Commencement Application,
and year saving and
transitional
provisions
Public Governance, 62, 2014 30 June Sch 13 (items 12–24) Sch 14
Performance and 2014 and Sch 14: 1 July 2014
Accountability (s 2(1) items 9, 14)
(Consequential and
Transitional Provisions)
Act 2014
as amended by
Public Governance 36, 2015 13 Apr Sch 2 (items 7–9) and Sch 7
and Resources 2015 Sch 7: 14 Apr 2015 (s 2)
Legislation
Amendment Act
(No. 1) 2015
as amended by
Acts and 126, 2015 10 Sept Sch 1 (item 486): 5 Mar —
Instruments 2015 2016 (s 2(1) item 2)
(Framework
Reform)
(Consequential
Provisions) Act
2015
Acts and Instruments 126, 2015 10 Sept Sch 1 (item 495): 5 Mar —
(Framework Reform) 2015 2016 (s 2(1) item 2)
(Consequential
Provisions) Act 2015
Statute Law Revision
Act (No. 1) 2015
5, 2015 25 Mar
2015
Sch 3 (items 31–35):
25 Mar 2015 (s 2(1)
item 10)
—
Tribunals Amalgamation 60, 2015 26 May Sch 8 (items 10–13) and Sch 9
Act 2015 2015 Sch 9: 1 July 2015
(s 2(1) items 19, 22)
Statute Law Revision 145, 2015 12 Nov Sch 1 (item 4): 10 Dec —
Act (No. 2) 2015 2015 2015 (s 2(1) item 2)
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Act Number Assent Commencement Application,
and year saving and
transitional
provisions
Statute Update (A.C.T. 13, 2017 22 Feb Sch 1 (item 5): 22 Mar —
Self-Government 2017 2017 (s 2(1) item 2)
(Consequential
Provisions) Regulations)
Act 2017
Australian Grape and 122, 2017 6 Nov 2017 Sch 1 (items 1–19, 30– Sch 1 (items 30–
Wine Authority 39): 7 Nov 2017 (s 2(1) 39)
Amendment (Wine item 1)
Australia) Act 2017
Wine Australia 11, 2019 12 Mar 13 Mar 2019: (s 2(1) —
Amendment (Trade with 2019 item 1)
United Kingdom) Act
2019
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Endnote 4—Amendment history
Provision affected How affected
Title ...............................................am No 148, 2010; No 136, 2013; No 122, 2017
Part I
s 1 ..................................................am No 148, 2010; No 136, 2013; No 122, 2017
s 3 ..................................................am No 93, 1993; No 98, 2010
rs No 136, 2013
am No 122, 2017
s 4 ..................................................am No 60, 1986; No 26, 1991; No 93, 1993; No 152, 1997; Nos 32 and
170, 1999; No 120, 2004; Nos 98 and 148, 2010; No 17, 136 and 146,
2013; No 122, 2017; No 11, 2019
s 4A ...............................................ad No 93, 1993
s 4B................................................ad No 115, 2001
rep No 136, 2013
s 5 ..................................................rep No 60, 1986
s 5A ...............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 146, 2013
s 5B................................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 146, 2013
s 5BA.............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
s 5C................................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010
s 5D ...............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
s 5E................................................ad No 136, 2013
Part II
Part II heading ...............................rs No 148, 2010
am No 136, 2013
rs No 122, 2017
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Provision affected How affected
Division 1
Division 1 heading.........................ad No 136, 2013
s 6 ..................................................am No 148, 2010
rs No 136, 2013; No 122, 2017
s 7 ..................................................am No 60, 1986
rs No 136, 2013
am No 122, 2017
s 7A ...............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 122, 2017
s 7B................................................ad No 122, 2017
s 8 ..................................................am No 60, 1986; No 93, 1993; No 38, 2003; Nos 98 and 148, 2010;
No 136, 2013; No 60, 2015; No 122, 2017
s 9 ..................................................am No 60, 1986; No 144, 1989; No 115, 2001; No 73, 2008
rep No 98, 2010
s 10 ................................................am No 136, 2013; No 122, 2017
s 10A .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 10B..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 10C..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 10D .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 11 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 136, 2013
s 11A .............................................ad No 136, 2013
Division 2
Division 2 ......................................ad No 136, 2013
s 12 ................................................am No 152, 1997
rs No 136, 2013; No 62, 2014
s 13 ................................................rs No 60, 1986
am No 92, 2007; No 136, 2013
rs No 136, 2013
s 14 ................................................am Nos 72 and 165, 1984
rs No 60, 1986
am No 159, 2001; No 92, 2007
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Provision affected How affected
rs No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
s 15 ................................................rs No 60, 1986
am No 93, 1993; No 92, 2007; No 136, 2013
rs No 136, 2013
s 16 ................................................rs No 60, 1986; No 136, 2013
s 17 ................................................rs No 60, 1986; No 136, 2013
Division 3
Division 3 ......................................ad No 136, 2013
s 18 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
ad No 136, 2013
s 19 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
ad No 136, 2013
rs No 62, 2014
s 20 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 152, 1997; No 156, 1999
rs No 136, 2013
s 21 ................................................rs No 60, 1986
am No 152, 1997; No 156, 1999
rs No 136, 2013
s 22 ................................................am No 60, 1986
rs No 136, 2013
s 23 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
ad No 136, 2013
am No 62, 2014
s 24 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
ad No 136, 2013
Division 4
Division 4 ......................................ad No 136, 2013
s 25 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
ad No 136, 2013
s 26 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
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Provision affected How affected
ad No 136, 2013
s 26A .............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 62, 2014
s 26B..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 26C..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 26D .............................................ad No 136, 2013
Part III heading ..............................rep No 136, 2013
Part IV
Part IV heading..............................rs No 122, 2017
Part IV ...........................................rep No 60, 1986
ad No 136, 2013
s 27 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
Division 1
s 27A .............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013; No 122, 2017
Division 2
s 27B..............................................ad No 136, 2013
rs No 122, 2017
s 27C..............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
s 27D .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27E..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27F ..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27G .............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
s 27H .............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
Division 3
s 27J...............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
s 27K .............................................ad No 136, 2013
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Provision affected How affected
s 27L..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27M.............................................ad No 136, 2013
Division 4
s 27N .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27P ..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27Q .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27R..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27S ..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27T..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27U .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27V .............................................ad No 136, 2013
Division 5
s 27W.............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27X .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27Y .............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27Z..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27ZA ...........................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27ZB ...........................................ad No 136, 2013
Division 6
s 27ZC ...........................................ad No 136, 2013
s 27ZD ...........................................ad No 136, 2013
rep No 136, 2013
s 27ZE ...........................................ad No 136, 2013
s 28 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
s 29 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
Part IVA heading ...........................rs No 148, 2010
rep No 136, 2013
Part IVA ........................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29AA...........................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 148, 2010
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Provision affected How affected
rep No 136, 2013
s 29A .............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 148, 2010
rep No 136, 2013
s 29B..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29C..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29D .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29E..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29F ..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29G .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29H .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29J...............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 46, 2011
rep No 136, 2013
s 29K .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29L..............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 43, 1996
rep No 136, 2013
s 29M.............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29N .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 29P–29T......................................ad No 60, 1986
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Provision affected How affected
rep No 136, 2013
s 29TA ...........................................ad No 92, 2007
am No 136, 2013
rep No 136, 2013
s 29TB ...........................................ad No 136, 2013
rep No 136, 2013
Part IVB
Part IVB heading ...........................am No 136, 2013
Part IVB.........................................ad No 60, 1986
s 29U .............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 129, 1994; No 86, 1997; No 32, 1999; No 121, 2000; No 136,
2013
s 29V .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rs No 129, 1994
am No 86, 1997; No 32, 1999; No 136, 2013
s 29W.............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 129, 1994
rs No 136, 2013
s 29X .............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 129, 1994; No 136, 2013
s 29Y .............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 129, 1994; No 136, 2013
s 29Z..............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 144, 1989; No 129, 1994; No 32, 1999
rep No 121, 2000
s 29ZA ...........................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 32, 1999; No 121, 2000
rep No 136, 2013
Part V
Part V heading ...............................am No 136, 2013
s 30 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 102, 1998; No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
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Provision affected How affected
s 30A .............................................ad No 136, 2013
Part VA
Part VA heading ............................am No 136, 2013
Part VA..........................................ad No 60, 1986
Division 1
s 31 ................................................rep No 65, 1985
ad No 60, 1986
rs No 136, 2013
am No 62, 2014
s 31A .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rs No 136, 2013
s 31B..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 31C..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 31D .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 31E..............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
Division 2
s 31F ..............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 136, 2013
s 31G .............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 89, 2011
rep No 136, 2013
s 31H .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
s 31J...............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 136, 2013
Division 3
s 31K .............................................ad No 60, 1986
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Provision affected How affected
am No 93, 1993; No 152, 1997; No 136, 2013; No 62, 2014
Part VI
s 31L..............................................ad No 32, 1999
rep No 136, 2013
s 32 ................................................rs No 60, 1986
am No 144, 1989; No 26, 1991; No 86, 1997; No 32, 1999; No 136, 2013
s 32A .............................................ad No 136, 2013
am No 146, 2013
s 32B..............................................ad No 136, 2013
s 33 ................................................rs No 60, 1986
am No 144, 1989; No 26, 1991; No 86, 1997; No 32, 1999; No 136, 2013
s 34 ................................................rs No 60, 1986
am No 136, 2013
s 34A .............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 136, 2013
s 34B..............................................ad No 60, 1986
am No 136, 2013
s 35 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 51, 1988; No 93, 1993; No 152, 1997; No 32, 1999;
No 136 and 146, 2013; No 62, 2014
s 36 ................................................rep No 152, 1997
ad No 136, 2013
s 37 ................................................rep No 60, 1986
s 38 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 93, 1993; No 152, 1997; No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
rs No 62, 2014
s 38A .............................................ad No 60, 1986
rep No 152, 1997
ad No 136, 2013
am No 62, 2014
s 39 ................................................am No 136, 2013
Part VIA
Part VIA ........................................ad No 144, 1989
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Provision affected How affected
Division 1
s 39A .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 93, 1993; No 98, 2010
s 39B..............................................ad No 144, 1989
rs No 98, 2010
s 39C..............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 93, 1993; No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
s 39D .............................................ad No 144, 1989
rep No 98, 2010
s 39E..............................................ad No 144, 1989
rep No 98, 2010
s 39EA...........................................ad No 93, 1993
rep No 98, 2010
Division 2
s 39F ..............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 93, 1993
rs No 98, 2010
am No 17, 2013
s 39G .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
am No 17, 2013
s 39H .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
s 39J...............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
am No 17, 2013
s 39K .............................................ad No 144, 1989
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Provision affected How affected
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
s 39L..............................................ad No 144, 1989
rs No 98, 2010
s 39M.............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
s 39N .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rep No 98, 2010
s 39P ..............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rep No 98, 2010
s 39Q .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rep No 98, 2010
s 39R..............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992; No 170, 1999
rep No 98, 2010
s 39S ..............................................ad No 144, 1989
rs No 93, 1993
rep No 98, 2010
s 39T..............................................ad No 144, 1989
rep No 98, 2010
s 39U .............................................ad No 144, 1989
rep No 98, 2010
s 39V .............................................ad No 144, 1989
rep No 98, 2010
s 39W.............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 93, 1993; No 170, 1999
rep No 98, 2010
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Provision affected How affected
s 39X .............................................ad No 144, 1989
rep No 98, 2010
rep No 98, 2010
s 39Y .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 93, 1993
rep No 98, 2010
s 39Z..............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 93, 1993; No 43, 1996
rep No 98, 2010
s 39ZAAA ................................ ad No 137, 1992
am No 170, 1999; No 115, 2001
rep No 98, 2010
s 39ZAA ........................................ad No 137, 1992
am No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 39ZAB ........................................ad No 137, 1992
am No 115, 2001
rs No 98, 2010
s 39ZAC ........................................ad No 137, 1992
am No 136, 2013
Division 3
s 39ZA ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 136, 2013
s 39ZB ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 115, 2001; No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 39ZC ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 98, 2010
s 39ZD ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 98, 2010
s 39ZE ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
rs No 98, 2010
s 39ZF............................................ad No 144, 1989
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Provision affected How affected
am No 137, 1992; No 98, 2010
s 39ZG ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 137, 1992
s 39ZH ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 115, 2001
rs No 98, 2010
s 39ZI.............................................ad No 98, 2010
s 39ZIA..........................................ad No 98, 2010
Division 4
s 39ZJ ............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 93, 1993; No 88, 1995; No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 39ZK ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 170, 1999; No 136, 2013
s 39ZL ...........................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 86, 1997; Nos 32, 146 and 170, 1999; No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
Part VIB
Part VIB heading ...........................rs No 98, 2010
Part VIB.........................................ad No 93, 1993
Division 1
s 40 ................................................am No 60, 1986
rs No 93, 1993
renum No 93, 1993
s 40A .............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010
s 40B..............................................ad No 93, 1993
Division 2
Subdivision A
Subdivision A ................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40C..............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 115, 2001
rs No 98, 2010
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Provision affected How affected
s 40D .............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 102, 1998
rs No 98, 2010
s 40DA...........................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40DB...........................................ad No 98, 2010
am No 127, 2011
Subdivision B
Subdivision B ................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40E..............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 115, 2001
rs No 98, 2010
s 40F ..............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 102, 1998
rs No 98, 2010
s 40FA ...........................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40FB ...........................................ad No 98, 2010
am No 127, 2011
Subdivision C
Subdivision C heading ...................ad No 98, 2010
s 40G .............................................ad No 93, 1993
rs No 98, 2010
s 40H .............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 115, 2001
rep No 98, 2010
s 40J...............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010
s 40K .............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 40L..............................................ad No 93, 1993
rep No 98, 2010
s 40M.............................................ad No 93, 1993
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Division 3
s 40N .............................................ad No 93, 1993
s 40P ..............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 120, 2004; No 98, 2010
Division 4
Subdivision A
Subdivision A ................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40PA ...........................................ad No 120, 2004
am No 98, 2010
Subdivision B
Subdivision C
Subdivision D
Subdivision B heading...................ad No 120, 2004
s 40Q .............................................ad No 93, 1993
s 40QA...........................................ad No 120, 2004
Subdivision C heading...................ad No 120, 2004
s 40R..............................................ad No 93, 1993
Subdivision D ................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40RA...........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40RB ...........................................ad No 120, 2004
am No 98, 2010
s 40RC...........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40RD...........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40RE ...........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40RF ...........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40RG...........................................ad No 120, 2004
Subdivision E
Subdivision E heading ad No 120, 2004
s 40SA ...........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40S ..............................................ad No 93, 1993
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s 40T..............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 120, 2004; No 98, 2010
s 40U .............................................ad No 93, 1993
s 40V .............................................ad No 93, 1993
s 40W.............................................ad No 93, 1993
s 40X .............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 120, 2004
s 40Y .............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 120, 2004; No 148, 2010; No 136, 2013; No 60, 2015; No 122,
2017
s 40Z..............................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 136, 2013
Division 4A
Division 4A heading ......................rs No 98, 2010
Division 4A ................................ad No 120, 2004
Subdivision A
s 40ZAA ........................................ad No 120, 2004
am No 98, 2010
Subdivision B
s 40ZAB ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAC ........................................ad No 120, 2004
am No 136, 2013
s 40ZAD ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAE.........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAF.........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAG ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAH ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAI..........................................ad No 120, 2004
am No 136, 2013
Subdivision C
s 40ZAJ..........................................ad No 120, 2004
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s 40ZAK ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAL.........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAM........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAN ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAO ........................................ad No 120, 2004
s 40ZAP.........................................ad No 120, 2004
am No 136, 2013
Division 4B
Division 4B................................ ad No 98, 2010
s 40ZAQ ........................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40ZAR ........................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40ZAS.........................................ad No 98, 2010
s 40ZAT.........................................ad No 98, 2010
Division 5
Division 5 heading.........................rs No 98, 2010
s 40ZA ...........................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 40ZB ...........................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 40ZC ...........................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010
s 40ZD ...........................................ad No 93, 1993
am No 38, 2003; No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 40ZE ...........................................ad No 93, 1993
Division 6
Division 6 ......................................ad No 170, 1999
s 40ZF............................................ad No 170, 1999
rs No 98, 2010
Part VII
s 41A (prev s 40) ...........................am No 93, 1993; No 43, 1996; No 136, 2013; No 13, 2017
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s 41 ................................................am No 60, 1986
rep No 152, 1997
s 42 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 144, 1989; No 137, 1992; No 115, 2001
rep No 98, 2010
ad No 146, 2013
s 43 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 102, 1998; No 136, 2013; No 146, 2013
s 44 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 144, 1989; No 170, 1999; No 115, 2001; No 98,
2010
s 44AA...........................................ad No 38, 2003
s 44AB...........................................ad No 98, 2010
am No 98, 2010; No 136, 2013
s 44A .............................................ad No 144, 1989
am No 115, 2001; No 5, 2015
s 45 ................................................rs No 48, 1982
s 46 ................................................am No 60, 1986; No 144, 1989; No 121, 2000; No 38, 2003; No 98,
2010; No 136, 2013
Partt VIII........................................rep No 136, 2013
s 47 ................................................rep No 136, 2013
s 48 ................................................rep No 93, 1993
s 49 ................................................rep No 136, 2013
s 50 ................................................am No 73, 2008; No 5, 2011
rep No 136, 2013
s 51 ................................................rep No 136, 2013
s 52 ................................................rep No 111, 2009
s 53 ................................................rep No 136, 2013
s 54 ................................................rep No 136, 2013
s 55 ................................................rep No 136, 2013
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Schedule
Schedule ........................................rs No 93, 1993
am No 98, 2010; Nos 46 and 89, 2011; No 136, 2013; No 62, 2014; No
145, 2015
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