Appropriation Act 2015 (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 2015–16.

Part 1Preliminary1Name of Act

This Act is the Appropriation Act 2015.

2Commencement

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

3Interpretation

In this Act, a reference to the year 2015–16 is a reference to the year from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

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 2015–16 for recurrent services (Departments)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 7–18, 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 2015–16.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for recurrent services for the year 2015–16 in accordance with the provisions of sections 7–18 is the sum of $52,828,404,000.

(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 2015 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 7–18, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2015.

6General appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2015–16 for capital works and services (Departments)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 7–18, 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 2015–16.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for capital works and services for the year 2015–16 in accordance with the provisions of sections 7–18 is the sum of $5,188,967,000.

(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 2015 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 7–18, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2015.

Division 2Education7Department of Education(1)

The sum of $11,388,453,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Education for the recurrent services of the Department of Education.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $12,776,588,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Early Childhood Education Services	347,794
02	Primary Education Services in Government Schools	6,013,957
03	Secondary Education Services in Government Schools	5,165,605
04	Non-Government Schools	1,120,121
05	Aboriginal Affairs	29,765
06	Cluster Grant Funding	99,346
Total	12,776,588

(2)

The sum of $415,149,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Education for the capital works and services of the Department of Education.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $455,606,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Primary Education Services in Government Schools	288,178
02	Secondary Education Services in Government Schools	167,344
03	Aboriginal Affairs	84
Total	455,606

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

The sum of $5,379,017,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister for Social Housing for the recurrent services of the Department of Family and Community Services.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $5,929,594,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Community Support for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	947,839
02	Short-term Interventions for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	431,166
03	Supported Accommodation for People with Disability	1,728,085
04	Earlier Intervention for Vulnerable People and Support for Communities	337,403
05	Statutory Child Protection	453,667
06	Out-of-Home Care for Vulnerable Children and Young People	959,965
07	Social Housing Assistance and Tenancy Support	787,520
08	Homelessness Services	283,949
Total	5,929,594

(2)

The sum of $82,586,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister for Social Housing 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 $209,126,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Community Support for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	5,841
02	Short-term Interventions for People with Disability, their Family and Carers	7,468
03	Supported Accommodation for People with Disability	133,052
04	Earlier Intervention for Vulnerable People and Support for Communities	5,299
05	Statutory Child Protection	17,037
06	Out-of-Home Care for Vulnerable Children and Young People	26,556
07	Social Housing Assistance and Tenancy Support	11,771
08	Homelessness Services	2,102
Total	209,126

Division 4Finance, Services and Innovation9Department of Finance, Services and Innovation(1)

The sum of $815,349,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Finance, Services and Property for the recurrent services of the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $1,892,208,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Service Innovation and Strategy	21,489
02	Government Services	390,922
03	State Revenue	296,130
04	Fair Trading	127,193
05	Public Works	166,977
06	Land and Property Information	185,401
07	Personnel Services	704,096
Total	1,892,208

(2)

The sum of $28,987,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Finance, Services and Property for the capital works and services of the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $306,189,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Service Innovation and Strategy	2,398
02	Government Services	242,585
03	State Revenue	13,699
04	Fair Trading	10,961
05	Public Works	15,546
06	Land and Property Information	21,000
Total	306,189

Division 5Health10Ministry of Health(1)

The sum of $9,781,877,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Health for the recurrent services of the Ministry of Health.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation and the appropriation under section 20 will fund expenses of $19,617,219,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Population Health Services	539,518
02	Primary and Community Based Services	912,878
03	Aboriginal Health Services	84,183
04	Outpatient Services	2,686,914
05	Emergency Services	2,598,035
06	Inpatient Hospital Services	8,745,056
07	Mental Health Services	1,729,261
08	Rehabilitation and Extended Care Services	1,598,598
09	Teaching and Research	700,441
10	Cluster Grant Funding	22,335
Total	19,617,219

(2)

The sum of $1,004,894,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Health for the capital works and services of the Ministry of Health.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $1,281,503,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Population Health Services	15,356
02	Primary and Community Based Services	80,857
03	Aboriginal Health Services	15,575
04	Outpatient Services	224,983
05	Emergency Services	233,954
06	Inpatient Hospital Services	450,018
07	Mental Health Services	65,634
08	Rehabilitation and Extended Care Services	76,375
09	Teaching and Research	118,751
Total	1,281,503

Division 6Industry, Skills and Regional Development11Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development(1)

The sum of $2,906,389,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy for the recurrent services of the Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $3,553,235,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Industry Development	158,216
02	Resources and Energy	400,323
03	Primary Industries	1,048,786
04	Personnel Services	20,783
05	Vocational Education and Training	757,363
06	Cluster Grant Funding	1,167,764
Total	3,553,235

(2)

The sum of $35,149,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy for the capital works and services of the Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $53,710,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Industry Development	15,825
02	Resources and Energy	7,038
03	Primary Industries	30,847
Total	53,710

Division 7Justice12Department of Justice(1)

The sum of $5,677,850,000 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Racing for the recurrent services of the Department of Justice.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $6,384,890,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Legal Policy and Regulatory Services	118,094
02	Court and Tribunal Services	596,863
03	Crime Prevention and Community Services	131,533
04	Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages	25,873
05	Business and Personnel Services	68,371
06	Corrective Services	1,152,856
07	Juvenile Justice	199,634
08	Natural Disaster Resilience, Counter Terrorism and Police and Emergency Services Policy	178,630
09	The Arts, Hospitality and Racing	146,018
10	Cluster Grant Funding	3,767,018
Total	6,384,890

(2)

The sum of $226,000,000 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Racing for the capital works and services of the Department of Justice.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $232,816,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Legal Policy and Regulatory Services	3,852
02	Court and Tribunal Services	114,392
03	Crime Prevention and Community Services	4,210
04	Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages	7,300
05	Corrective Services	94,324
06	Juvenile Justice	2,850
07	Natural Disaster Resilience, Counter Terrorism and Police and Emergency Services Policy	95
08	The Arts, Hospitality and Racing	5,793
Total	232,816

Division 8Planning and Environment13Department of Planning and Environment(1)

The sum of $1,162,858,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Planning for the recurrent services of the Department of Planning and Environment.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $1,317,927,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Growth Design and Programs	227,256
02	Policy and Strategy	44,439
03	Planning Services	83,867
04	Personnel Services	4,621
05	Cluster Grant Funding	957,744
Total	1,317,927

(2)

The sum of $23,022,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Planning for the capital works and services of the Department of Planning and Environment.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $23,670,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Growth Design and Programs	271
02	Policy and Strategy	3,270
03	Planning Services	20,129
Total	23,670

Division 9Premier and Cabinet14Department of Premier and Cabinet(1)

The sum of $502,620,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $513,536,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Policy Support	59,321
02	Administrative Support for Government	135,051
03	Protocol and Special Events	36,404
04	Cluster Grant Funding	282,760
Total	513,536

(2)

The sum of $12,371,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $12,601,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Policy Support	1,095
02	Administrative Support for Government	9,527
03	Protocol and Special Events	1,979
Total	12,601

Division 10Transport, Infrastructure, Roads and Maritime15Transport for NSW(1)

The sum of $9,912,223,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure for the recurrent services of Transport for NSW.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $14,033,450,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Asset Maintenance	2,594,710
02	Services and Operations	4,999,978
03	Growth and Improvement	6,436,325
04	Cluster Grant Funding	2,437
Total	14,033,450

(2)

The sum of $784,134,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure for the capital works and services of Transport for NSW.

Note (capital expenditure)—

This capital appropriation will fund capital expenditure of $1,037,262,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Asset Maintenance	255,801
02	Services and Operations	66,697
03	Growth and Improvement	714,764
Total	1,037,262

(3)

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

Division 11Treasury16The Treasury(1)

The sum of $105,694,000 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 $124,599,000, as follows:

$,000
01	State Resource Management	124,599

(2)

The sum of $46,805,000 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 $46,805,000, as follows:

$,000
01	State Resource Management	46,805

17Crown Finance Entity(1)

The sum of $5,046,074,000 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 $5,897,320,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Debt Liability Management	1,552,717
02	Superannuation Liability Management	2,111,879
03	Central Financial Services	2,232,724
Total	5,897,320

(2)

The sum of $2,509,870,000 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 $500,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Central Financial Services	500

18Advance 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 services19Additional appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2015–16 for recurrent services(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there is appropriated the sum identified in section 20, 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 2015–16.

(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 2015 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 20, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2015.

20Special appropriation to Minister for Health—additional revenue from gaming machine taxes

The sum of $324,541,787 is appropriated to the Minister for Health for the recurrent services of the Ministry of Health.

Part 4Appropriation (Special Offices)Division 1General appropriation21Appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2015–16 for recurrent services (Special Offices)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 23–31, 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 2015–16.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for recurrent services for the year 2015–16 in accordance with the provisions of sections 23–31 is the sum of $290,890,000.

(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 2015 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 23–31, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2015.

22Appropriation from Consolidated Fund 2015–16 for capital works and services (Special Offices)(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there are hereby appropriated the sums identified in sections 23–31, 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 2015–16.

(2)

The total sum appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund for capital works and services for the year 2015–16 in accordance with the provisions of sections 23–31 is the sum of $17,826,000.

(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 2015 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 23–31, as may be determined by the Treasurer. This subsection applies only if this Act is assented to after 1 July 2015.

Division 2Special Offices23Judicial Commission of New South Wales(1)

The sum of $4,046,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General for the recurrent services of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $6,489,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Education, Sentencing and Complaints	6,489

(2)

The sum of $1,900,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General 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 $1,900,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Education, Sentencing and Complaints	1,900

24Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(1)

The sum of $115,790,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General for the recurrent services of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $127,239,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Prosecutions	119,828
02	Victim and Witness Assistance	7,411
Total	127,239

(2)

The sum of $3,068,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General 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 $3,068,000, disaggregated as follows:

$,000
01	Prosecutions	2,943
02	Victim and Witness Assistance	125
Total	3,068

25Office of the Children’s Guardian(1)

The sum of $4,506,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister for Social Housing for the recurrent services of the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $24,895,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Office of the Children’s Guardian	24,895

(2)

The sum of $339,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister for Social Housing 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 $798,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Office of the Children’s Guardian	798

26Independent Commission Against Corruption(1)

The sum of $19,638,000 is appropriated to the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $24,238,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Corruption Investigation, Prevention, Research and Education	24,238

(2)

The sum of $1,180,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $1,180,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Corruption Investigation, Prevention, Research and Education	1,180

27Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal(1)

The sum of $17,100,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $28,499,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Utilities Pricing, Regulation and Analysis and Policy Work	28,499

(2)

The sum of $180,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $580,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Utilities Pricing, Regulation and Analysis and Policy Work	580

28New South Wales Electoral Commission(1)

The sum of $60,057,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $69,555,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Conduct and Management of Elections	69,555

(2)

The sum of $8,234,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $8,234,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Conduct and Management of Elections	8,234

29Ombudsman’s Office(1)

The sum of $26,082,000 is appropriated to the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Ombudsman’s Office.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $31,170,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Complaint Resolution, Investigation, Oversight and Scrutiny	31,170

(2)

The sum of $1,300,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $1,300,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Complaint Resolution, Investigation, Oversight and Scrutiny	1,300

30Police Integrity Commission(1)

The sum of $17,176,000 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Racing for the recurrent services of the Police Integrity Commission.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $20,084,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Investigations, Research and Complaint Management	20,084

(2)

The sum of $1,200,000 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Racing 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

31Public Service Commission(1)

The sum of $26,495,000 is appropriated to the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney for the recurrent services of the Public Service Commission.

Note (expenses)—

This recurrent appropriation will fund expenses of $33,613,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Services and Capabilities Improvement	33,613

(2)

The sum of $425,000 is appropriated to the Premier 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 $425,000, as follows:

$,000
01	Services and Capabilities Improvement	425

Part 5General32Appropriation for Commonwealth transfer payments(1)

Out of the Consolidated Fund there is appropriated the sum of $3,788,200,000 to the Treasurer, for Commonwealth transfer payments to non-Government schools and local government for recurrent services for the year 2015–16.

(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.

33Variation 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 32 may only be paid out for the purposes specified in section 32.

(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.

34Appointment of person to carry out functions of Treasurer under section 33(1)

The Treasurer may appoint a person to carry out the Treasurer’s functions under section 33.

(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 33 (10) of informing the Auditor-General of every authorisation given by the person under section 33.

35Delayed restructures(1)

Without limiting section 33, 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 2015 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.

36Tabling of Budget Papers(1)

If the Legislative Assembly is not sitting at the time when a Budget Paper for the year 2015–16 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.