Appropriation Act 2014 (NSW)

An Act to appropriate out of the Consolidated Fund sums for the recurrent services and capital works and services of the Government for the year 2014–15.

Part 1Preliminary1Name of Act

This Act is the Appropriation Act 2014.

2Commencement

This Act commences on the date of assent to this Act.

3Interpretation

In this Act, a reference to the year 2014–15 is a reference to the year from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

4Expenses and capital expenditure information(1)

A note included in this Act that is described as “expenses” sets out the expenses for the recurrent services of the body for whose recurrent services an appropriation is made by this Act, disaggregated across the relevant service groups.

(2)

A note included in this Act that is described as “capital expenditure” sets out the expenditure on capital works and services of the body for whose capital works and services an appropriation is made by this Act, disaggregated across the relevant service groups.

(3)

A note referred to in subsection (1) or (2) is included for information only and does not form part of this Act.

Part 2Appropriation (Departments)Division 1General appropriation5General appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2014–15 for recurrent services (Departments)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 7–17, as sums appropriated by this Act for recurrent services, which sums may be issued and applied for or towards the several uses and purposes expressed in those sections for recurrent services for the year 2014–15.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for recurrent services for the year 2014–15 in accordance with the provisions of sections 7–17 is the sum of $50,891,952,000.

(3)

Any amounts expended for recurrent services under section 25 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 or any Supply Act on or after 1 July 2014 and before the date of assent to this Act are taken to have been expended out of such of the sums for recurrent services set out in sections 7–17, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2014.

6General appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2014–15 for capital works and services (Departments)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 7–17, as sums appropriated by this Act for capital works and services, which sums may be issued and applied for or towards the several uses and purposes expressed in those sections for capital works and services for the year 2014–15.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for capital works and services for the year 2014–15 in accordance with the provisions of sections 7–17 is the sum of $5,563,281,000.

(3)

Any amounts expended for capital works and services under section 25 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 or any Supply Act on or after 1 July 2014 and before the date of assent to this Act are taken to have been expended out of such of the sums for capital works and services set out in sections 7–17, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2014.

Division 2Education and Communities7Department of Education and Communities(1)

The sum of $12,432,057,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Education for the recurrent services of the Department of Education and Communities.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $14,209,582,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Early Childhood Education Services	361,093
02	Primary Education Services in Government Schools	5,683,165
03	Secondary Education Services in Government Schools	4,994,007
04	Non-Government Schools	1,038,942
05	Vocational Education and Training	635,287
06	Sport and Recreation Services	116,965
07	Aboriginal Affairs	18,413
08	Citizenship and Communities	63,494
09	Personnel Services	31,676
10	Cluster Grant Funding	1,266,540
Total	14,209,582

(2)

The sum of $381,329,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Education for the capital works and services of the Department of Education and Communities.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $404,808,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Primary Education Services in Government Schools	235,595
02	Secondary Education Services in Government Schools	163,526
03	Sport and Recreation Services	5,593
04	Aboriginal Affairs	84
05	Citizenship and Communities	10
Total	404,808

Division 3Family and Community Services8Department of Family and Community Services(1)

The sum of $5,095,683,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services for the recurrent services of the Department of Family and Community Services.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $5,529,615,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Community Support for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	853,407
02	Short-term Interventions for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	408,420
03	Supported Accommodation for People with Disability	1,630,570
04	Targeted Earlier Intervention for Vulnerable Children, Young People and Families	257,658
05	Statutory Child Protection	451,091
06	Out-of-Home Care for Vulnerable Children and Young People	851,986
07	Social Housing Assistance and Tenancy Support	811,060
08	Homelessness Services	265,423
Total	5,529,615

(2)

The sum of $229,316,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services for the capital works and services of the Department of Family and Community Services.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $259,965,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Community Support for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	9,291
02	Short-term Interventions for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	11,076
03	Supported Accommodation for People with Disability	182,960
04	Targeted Earlier Intervention for Vulnerable Children, Young People and Families	4,080
05	Statutory Child Protection	15,966
06	Out-of-Home Care for Vulnerable Children and Young People	21,802
07	Social Housing Assistance and Tenancy Support	12,487
08	Homelessness Services	2,303
Total	259,965

Division 4Health9Ministry of Health(1)

The sum of $9,761,234,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research for the recurrent services of the Ministry of Health.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation and the appropriation under section 19 will fund expenses of $18,717,055,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Population Health Services	543,888
02	Primary and Community Based Services	848,445
03	Aboriginal Health Services	90,025
04	Outpatient Services	2,569,636
05	Emergency Services	2,481,292
06	Inpatient Hospital Services	8,355,583
07	Mental Health Services	1,625,187
08	Rehabilitation and Extended Care Services	1,527,369
09	Teaching and Research	654,543
10	Cluster Grant Funding	21,087
Total	18,717,055

(2)

The sum of $1,029,015,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research for the capital works and services of the Ministry of Health.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $1,169,943,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Population Health Services	16,739
02	Primary and Community Based Services	57,855
03	Aboriginal Health Services	2,989
04	Outpatient Services	163,528
05	Emergency Services	180,253
06	Inpatient Hospital Services	525,923
07	Mental Health Services	101,632
08	Rehabilitation and Extended Care Services	77,557
09	Teaching and Research	43,467
Total	1,169,943

Division 5Planning and Environment10Department of Planning and Environment(1)

The sum of $1,153,403,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Planning and Minister for Women for the recurrent services of the Department of Planning and Environment.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $1,308,160,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Planning Strategies, Housing and Infrastructure	129,095
02	Planning Operations and Regional Delivery	71,428
03	Development Assessment, Systems and Approvals	54,986
04	Personnel Services	32,785
05	Cluster Grant Funding	1,019,866
Total	1,308,160

(2)

The sum of $21,667,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Planning and Minister for Women for the capital works and services of the Department of Planning and Environment.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $22,315,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Planning Strategies, Housing and Infrastructure	271
02	Planning Operations and Regional Delivery	270
03	Development Assessment, Systems and Approvals	21,774
Total	22,315

Division 6Police and Justice11Department of Police and Justice(1)

The sum of $5,256,142,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice for the recurrent services of the Department of Police and Justice.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $5,802,324,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Legal Policy and Regulatory Services	107,968
02	Court Services	523,305
03	Court Support Services	86,156
04	Crime Prevention and Community Services	118,247
05	Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages	27,299
06	Business and Personnel Services	65,758
07	Custody Management	789,504
08	Supervision of Offenders in the Community	160,498
09	Offenders Program	141,075
10	Community Based Services	67,783
11	Juvenile Custodial Services	131,861
12	Cluster Grant Funding	3,582,870
Total	5,802,324

(2)

The sum of $276,421,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice for the capital works and services of the Department of Police and Justice.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $281,581,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Legal Policy and Regulatory Services	6,057
02	Court Services	210,968
03	Court Support Services	15,300
04	Crime Prevention and Community Services	6,773
05	Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages	7,850
06	Custody Management	22,586
07	Supervision of Offenders in the Community	5,411
08	Offenders Program	4,757
09	Community Based Services	509
10	Juvenile Custodial Services	1,370
Total	281,581

Division 7Premier and Cabinet12Department of Premier and Cabinet(1)

The sum of $518,966,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $548,168,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Policy Support	43,888
02	Administrative Support for Government	123,992
03	Protocol and Special Events	32,257
04	Cluster Grant Funding	348,031
Total	548,168

(2)

The sum of $4,010,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $6,556,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Policy Support	600
02	Administrative Support for Government	5,756
03	Protocol and Special Events	200
Total	6,556

Division 8Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services13Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services(1)

The sum of $1,657,216,000 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business and Minister for the North Coast for the recurrent services of the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $2,361,057,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Industry, Innovation, Hospitality and the Arts	284,219
02	Resources and Energy	363,370
03	Primary Industries	951,481
04	Personnel Services	65,239
05	Cluster Grant Funding	696,748
Total	2,361,057

(2)

The sum of $37,966,000 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business and Minister for the North Coast for the capital works and services of the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $56,823,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Industry, Innovation, Hospitality and the Arts	8,943
02	Resources and Energy	3,958
03	Primary Industries	43,922
Total	56,823

Division 9Transport14Transport for NSW(1)

The sum of $8,908,368,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Transport and Minister for the Hunter for the recurrent services of Transport for NSW.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $12,971,758,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Asset Maintenance	2,941,049
02	Services and Operations	4,664,155
03	Growth and Improvement	5,362,276
04	Cluster Grant Funding	4,278
Total	12,971,758

(2)

The sum of $2,658,393,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Transport and Minister for the Hunter for the capital works and services of Transport for NSW.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $2,963,305,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Asset Maintenance	189,800
02	Services and Operations	92,585
03	Growth and Improvement	2,680,920
Total	2,963,305

(3)

A reference in this section to Transport for NSW includes a reference to the Department of Transport.

Division 10Treasury and Finance15The Treasury(1)

The sum of $567,073,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations for the recurrent services of The Treasury.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $594,218,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	State Resource Management	113,642
02	Cluster Grant Funding	480,576
Total	594,218

(2)

The sum of $17,982,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations for the capital works and services of The Treasury.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $27,284,000, as follows:

$,000
01	State Resource Management	27,284

16Crown Finance Entity(1)

The sum of $5,391,810,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations for the recurrent services of the Crown Finance Entity.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $5,679,571,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Debt Liability Management	1,691,748
02	Superannuation Liability Management	1,982,613
03	Central Financial Services	2,005,210
Total	5,679,571

(2)

The sum of $887,182,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations for the capital works and services of the Crown Finance Entity.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $7,500,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Central Financial Services	7,500

17Advance to the Treasurer(1)

The sum of $150,000,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations for the recurrent services of the Advance to the Treasurer.

(2)

The sum of $20,000,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations for the capital works and services of the Advance to the Treasurer.

Part 3Additional appropriation for health related services18Additional appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2014–15 for recurrent services(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there is appropriated the sum identified in section 19, to the Minister specified in relation to that sum, for recurrent services, which sum may be issued and applied for or towards the uses and purposes expressed in that section for the recurrent services of the Government for the year 2014–15.

(2)

The sum appropriated by this Part is in addition to any other sum appropriated by this Act for recurrent services.

(3)

Any amounts expended for recurrent services under section 25 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 or any Supply Act on or after 1 July 2014 and before the date of assent to this Act are taken to have been expended out of such of the sum for recurrent services set out in section 19, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2014.

19Special appropriation to Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research—additional revenue from gaming machine taxes

The sum of $267,100,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research for the recurrent services of the Ministry of Health.

Part 4Appropriation (Special Offices)Division 1General appropriation20Appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2014–15 for recurrent services (Special Offices)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 22–30, as sums appropriated by this Act for recurrent services, which sums may be issued and applied for or towards the several uses and purposes expressed in those sections for recurrent services for the year 2014–15.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for recurrent services for the year 2014–15 in accordance with the provisions of sections 22–30 is the sum of $330,432,000.

(3)

Any amounts expended for recurrent services under section 25 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 or any Supply Act on or after 1 July 2014 and before the date of assent to this Act are taken to have been expended out of such of the sums for recurrent services set out in sections 22–30, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2014.

21Appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2014–15 for capital works and services (Special Offices)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 22–30, as sums appropriated by this Act for capital works and services, which sums may be issued and applied for or towards the several uses and purposes expressed in those sections for capital works and services for the year 2014–15.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for capital works and services for the year 2014–15 in accordance with the provisions of sections 22–30 is the sum of $19,190,000.

(3)

Any amounts expended for capital works and services under section 25 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 or any Supply Act on or after 1 July 2014 and before the date of assent to this Act are taken to have been expended out of such of the sums for capital works and services set out in sections 22–30, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2014.

Division 2Special Offices22Judicial Commission of New South Wales(1)

The sum of $4,914,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice for the recurrent services of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $6,115,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Education, Sentencing and Complaints	6,115

(2)

The sum of $150,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice for the capital works and services of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $150,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Education, Sentencing and Complaints	150

23Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(1)

The sum of $106,688,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice for the recurrent services of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $117,860,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Prosecutions	109,883
02	Victim and Witness Assistance	7,977
Total	117,860

(2)

The sum of $1,368,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice for the capital works and services of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $1,368,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Prosecutions	1,300
02	Victim and Witness Assistance	68
Total	1,368

24Office of the Children’s Guardian(1)

The sum of $10,079,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services for the recurrent services of the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $24,162,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Office of the Children’s Guardian	24,162

(2)

The sum of $1,373,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services for the capital works and services of the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $1,860,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Office of the Children’s Guardian	1,860

25Independent Commission Against Corruption(1)

The sum of $20,822,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $26,983,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Corruption Investigation, Prevention, Research and Education	26,983

(2)

The sum of $6,274,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $7,304,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Corruption Investigation, Prevention, Research and Education	7,304

26Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal(1)

The sum of $26,597,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $30,756,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Utilities Pricing, Regulation and Analysis and Policy Work	30,756

(2)

The sum of $180,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $180,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Utilities Pricing, Regulation and Analysis and Policy Work	180

27New South Wales Electoral Commission(1)

The sum of $86,017,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the New South Wales Electoral Commission.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $92,228,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Conduct and Management of Elections	92,228

(2)

The sum of $7,465,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the New South Wales Electoral Commission.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $7,465,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Conduct and Management of Elections	7,465

28Ombudsman’s Office(1)

The sum of $24,369,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Ombudsman’s Office.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $29,488,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Complaint Resolution, Investigation, Oversight and Scrutiny	29,488

(2)

The sum of $350,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the Ombudsman’s Office.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $350,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Complaint Resolution, Investigation, Oversight and Scrutiny	350

29Police Integrity Commission(1)

The sum of $18,075,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Police Integrity Commission.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $20,230,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Investigations, Research and Complaint Management	20,230

(2)

The sum of $1,200,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the Police Integrity Commission.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $1,200,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Investigations, Research and Complaint Management	1,200

30Public Service Commission(1)

The sum of $32,871,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Public Service Commission.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $35,268,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Services and Capabilities Improvement	35,268

(2)

The sum of $830,000 is appropriated to the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Western Sydney for the capital works and services of the Public Service Commission.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $830,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Services and Capabilities Improvement	830

Part 5General31Appropriation for Commonwealth transfer payments(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there is appropriated the sum of $3,563,100,000 to the Treasurer, for Commonwealth transfer payments to non-Government schools and local government for recurrent services for the year 2014–15.

(2)

The sum appropriated by this section is in addition to any other sum appropriated by this Act.

(3)

The sum appropriated by this section is subject to section 26 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.

32Variation of authorised payments from Consolidated Fund(1)

In this section, purpose means any purpose for which a sum is appropriated under this Act for recurrent services or for capital works and services.

(2)

Payment of a sum appropriated under this Act for a purpose may not be made in excess of the sum specified for the purpose, except as provided by this section or Division 4 of Part 2 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.

(3)

If the exigencies of government so require, the Treasurer may authorise the payment of a sum in excess of the sum (or total sum) specified for a purpose, but only if an equivalent sum is not paid out for another purpose, whether the other purpose is specified in relation to the same or a different Minister, subject to subsections (4)–(7).

(4)

A sum appropriated for recurrent services may only be paid out for recurrent services and a sum appropriated for capital works and services may only be paid out for capital works and services.

(5)

The sum appropriated under Part 3 may only be paid out for the purposes specified in Part 3.

(6)

The total sum appropriated under Part 4 may only be paid out for the purposes specified in Part 4.

(7)

The sum appropriated under section 31 may only be paid out for the purposes specified in section 31.

(8)

This section does not apply to sums appropriated by another Act.

(9)

This section does not enable the Treasurer to authorise the payment of a sum in augmentation of, or as an addition to, any salary or wages the amount of which has been fixed by law.

(10)

The Treasurer is to inform the Auditor-General of every authorisation given under this section.

(11)

An authorisation under this section may be given before or after the relevant payment is made.

33Appointment of person to carry out functions of Treasurer under section 32(1)

The Treasurer may appoint a person to carry out the Treasurer’s functions under section 32.

(2)

Any such appointment is subject to such conditions (if any) as the Treasurer determines.

(3)

The Treasurer may revoke any such appointment at any time.

(4)

A person appointed under this section has, in place of the Treasurer, the Treasurer’s function under section 32 (10) of informing the Auditor-General of every authorisation given by the person under section 32.

34Delayed restructures(1)

Without limiting section 32, if the responsibility for a service or function for which an appropriation is made in this Act is transferred on or after the date the Bill for this Act is introduced in the Legislative Assembly because of the determination made before 1 July 2014 by the Premier to create new ministries, or to change or abolish existing ministries, and consequently to create, restructure or abolish any authority, the appropriation does not lapse and may be issued and applied, in accordance with such determination as may be made by the Treasurer, for or towards the service or function the responsibility for which is transferred.

(2)

Section 24 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 does not apply to or in respect of an appropriation, service or function to which this section applies.

35Tabling of Budget Papers(1)

If the Legislative Assembly is not sitting at the time when a Budget Paper for the year 2014–15 is sought to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly, a Minister may, for the purpose of complying with section 27AB of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, present the Budget Paper to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly to be dealt with in accordance with section 63C of that Act.

(2)

Section 63C of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 applies in relation to a Budget Paper that is presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly under this section in the same way as it applies to a report presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly under a provision of that Act.