(1) Refunds of
contributions paid on behalf of an olive grower in respect of SA olives
processed by an olive processor during a calendar year may be claimed by the
grower by notice in writing to the Minister within 12 months after that
calendar year.
(2) A person claiming
a refund under this regulation must supply the Minister with evidence
acceptable to the Minister of the contributions made by or on behalf of the
claimant in respect of which the claim for refund is made.
(3) If the person
satisfies the Minister that the person is entitled to a refund, the Minister
must refund to the person the amount of the contributions paid by or on behalf
of the person, together with interest on that amount calculated at the short
term interest rate (as published by the Reserve Bank of Australia for the
preceding financial year) on a monthly basis for the number of whole months in
the period commencing on the date of payment of the contributions and ending
on the date of the refund.