The person named submitted two applications for special beef premium in 1999. The second application in respect of 14 animals was received by my Department on 23 June 1999 and was the subject of an on-farm inspection. At this inspection, carried out on 5 October 1999, it was discovered that two animals listed on the application were not in the applicant's ownership and possession at the time of application. This was deemed serious negligence on the part of the applicant and a penalty of exclusion from the 1999 special beef premium was imposed. The person named was informed in writing on 23 February 2000.
On 30 June 2000 the district inspector carried out a review of the case. He found that the correct penalty had been imposed as the person named had applied on 14 animals when there were only 12 eligible animals on the holding.
On 1 August 2000 the case was sent to the headage and premia appeals unit of my Department for review. The appeals unit examined all the evidence presented and found that the correct penalty had been imposed. The person named was informed on 28 September 2000 that his appeal was unsuccessful.