Appropriation Act (No. 5) 2006-2007 (Cth)
This compilation was prepared on 6 August 2008
taking into account amendments up to
The text of any of those amendments not in force
on that date is appended in the Notes section
The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be
affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes section
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
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Contents
This Act may be cited as the
Appropriation Act (No. 5) 2006‑2007 .
This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
In this Act:
administered item means an amount set out in Schedule 1 opposite an outcome of an entity under the heading “Administered Expenses”.
Agency means:
(a) an Agency within the meaning of the
Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 ; or(b) the High Court of Australia.
Chief Executive has the same meaning as in theFinancial Management and Accountability Act 1997 .
Commonwealth authority has the same meaning as in theCommonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 .
Commonwealth company has the same meaning as in theCommonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 .
current year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2007.
departmental item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to an entity under the heading “Departmental Outputs”.Note: The amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading “Departmental Outputs”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.
entity means any of the following:
(a) an Agency;
(b) a Commonwealth authority;
(c) a Commonwealth company.
expenditure means payments for expenses, acquiring assets, making loans or paying liabilities.
Finance Minister means the Minister administering this Act.
item means an administered item or a departmental item.
Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements means the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for theAppropriation Act (No. 3) 2006‑2007 and the Bill for theAppropriation Act (No. 4) 2006‑2007 .
Portfolio Budget Statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for theAppropriation Act (No. 1) 2006‑2007 and the Bill for theAppropriation Act (No. 2) 2006‑2007 .
Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements means the Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for this Act and the Bill for theAppropriation Act (No. 6) 2006‑2007 .
Special Account has the same meaning as in theFinancial Management and Accountability Act 1997 .
(1) The Portfolio Budget Statements, Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements and Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements are hereby declared to be relevant documents for the purposes of section 15AB of the
Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .Note: See paragraph 15AB(2)(g) of the
Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .(2) If the Portfolio Budget Statements, Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements or Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements indicate that activities of a particular kind were intended to be treated as activities in respect of a particular outcome, then expenditure for the purpose of carrying out those activities is taken to be expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving the outcome.
For the purposes of this Act, notional transactions between Agencies are to be treated as if they were real transactions.
Note: This section applies, for example, to a “payment” between Agencies that are both part of the Commonwealth. One of the effects of this section is that the payment will be debited from an appropriation for the paying Agency, even though no payment is actually made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
The total of the items specified in Schedule 1 is $554,816,000.
Note 1: Items in Schedule 1 can be increased under section 13 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2006‑2007 (as modified by section 11 of this Act).Note 2: See also section 30A of the
Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , which provides for adjustment of appropriations to take account of GST.
(1) For a departmental item for an entity, the Finance Minister may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund amounts that do not exceed, in total, the amount specified in the item.
Note: Generally, the Finance Minister is permitted, but not obliged, to issue the amounts out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. However, subsections (3) and (4) impose an obligation on the Finance Minister to issue the amounts in certain circumstances.
(2) An amount issued out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for a departmental item for an entity may only be applied for the departmental expenditure of the entity.
Note: The acquisition of new departmental assets will usually be funded from an other departmental item (in another Appropriation Act).
(3) If:
(a) an Act provides that an entity must be paid amounts that are appropriated by the Parliament for the purposes of the entity; and
(b) Schedule 1 contains a departmental item for that entity;
then the Finance Minister, under subsection (1), must issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund the full amount specified in the item.
(4) If a departmental item for an Agency includes provision for payment of remuneration and allowances to the holder of:
(a) a public office (within the meaning of the
Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 ); or(b) an office specified in a Schedule to the
Remuneration and Allowances Act 1990 ;then the Finance Minister, under subsection (1), must issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, under that item, amounts that are sufficient to pay the remuneration and allowances and must apply the amounts for that purpose.
(1) For an administered item for an outcome of an entity, the Finance Minister may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund amounts that do not exceed, in total, the lesser of:
(a) the amount specified in the item; and
(b) the amount determined by the Finance Minister in relation to the item, having regard to the expenses incurred by the entity in the current year in relation to the item.
(2) An amount issued out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for an administered item for an outcome of an entity may only be applied for expenditure for the purpose of carrying out activities for the purpose of contributing to achieving that outcome.
Note: The acquisition of new administered assets will usually be funded from an administered assets and liabilities item (in another Appropriation Act).
(3) A determination made under paragraph (1)(b) is not a legislative instrument.
(1) The Finance Minister may, upon written request by a Minister, make a written determination reducing a departmental item for an entity for which the Minister is responsible by the amount specified in the determination.
(2) The Finance Minister may, upon written request by the Chief Executive of an entity for which the Finance Minister is responsible, make a written determination reducing a departmental item for that entity by the amount specified in the determination.
(3) Where a determination is made, the amount specified in the item is taken to have been reduced by the amount specified in the determination.
(4) However, a determination is of no effect if the determination has not been requested under subsection (1) or (2).
(5) In addition, a determination reduces an amount specified in the item only to the extent that the amount of the reduction is no greater than the lesser of the following:
(a) the amount requested under subsection (1) or (2);
(b) the difference between the amount specified in the item and the amount issued out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund by the Finance Minister in respect of that item.
(6) For the purposes of paragraph (5)(b), an amount is not taken to have been issued by the Finance Minister until the amount is paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
(7) To avoid doubt, where a previous determination has been made in relation to an item, the reference in paragraph (5)(b) to the amount specified in the item is taken to be a reference to the amount specified in the item as reduced by that previous determination and any other previous determination.
(8) To avoid doubt, a determination made under subsection (1) or (2) applies despite any other provision of this Act.
(9) A determination made under subsection (1) or (2) is a legislative instrument and, despite subsection 44(2) of the
Legislative Instruments Act 2003 , section 42 of that Act applies to the determination. However, Part 6 of that Act does not apply to the determination.(10) A written request made under subsection (1) or (2) is not a legislative instrument.
(1) This section applies if the Finance Minister is satisfied that:
(a) there is an urgent need for expenditure, in the current year, that is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in Schedule 1; and
(b) the additional expenditure is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in Schedule 1:
(i) because of an erroneous omission or understatement; or
(ii) because the additional expenditure was unforeseen until after the last day on which it was practicable to provide for it in the Bill for this Act before that Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives.
(2) This Act has effect as if Schedule 1 were amended, in accordance with a determination of the Finance Minister, to make provision for so much (if any) of the additional expenditure as the Finance Minister determines.
(3) The total of the amounts determined:
(a) under this section; and
(b) under section 12 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2006‑2007 ; and(c) under section 12 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2006‑2007 ;cannot be more than $175 million.
(4) However, if:
(a) an amount determined by the Finance Minister under section 12 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2006‑2007 is recovered from:
(i) an amount set out in Schedule 1 to the
Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2006‑2007 ; or(ii) an amount set out in Schedule 1 to this Act; or
(b) an amount determined by the Finance Minister under section 12 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2006‑2007 is recovered from an amount set out in Schedule 1 to this Act;the determined amount is to be disregarded for the purposes of subsection (3).
(5) A determination made under subsection (2) is a legislative instrument, but neither section 42 nor Part 6 of the
Legislative Instruments Act 2003 applies to the determination.
After the commencement of this Act, section 13 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2006‑2007 has effect as if the reference to an available item included a reference to:
(a) an item in Schedule 1 to this Act; and
(b) an item in Schedule 2 to the
Appropriation Act (No. 6) 2006‑2007 .Note: Section 13 of the
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2006‑2007 provides for amounts to be added to available items for an Agency in respect of Comcover payments to the Agency.
If any of the purposes of a Special Account is a purpose that is covered by an item (whether or not the item expressly refers to the Special Account), then amounts may be debited against the appropriation for that item and credited to that Special Account.
The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated as necessary for the purposes of this Act.
Note: See sections 6 and 13.
Page Reference | Portfolio | Total |
$'000 | ||
14 | Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 7,756 |
16 | Communications, Information Technology and the Arts | 5,234 |
18 | Education, Science and Training | 66,302 |
20 | Employment and Workplace Relations | 9,522 |
22 | Environment and Water Resources | 4,300 |
24 | Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs | 5,883 |
26 | Health and Ageing | 451,025 |
29 | Immigration and Citizenship | 2,429 |
31 | Industry, Tourism and Resources | 153 |
33 | Prime Minister and Cabinet | 2,212 |
Portfolio | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | |||
Attorney‑General’s | |||
Communications, Information Technology and the Arts | |||
Defence | |||
Education, Science and Training | |||
Employment and Workplace Relations | |||
Environment and Water Resources | |||
Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs | |||
Finance and Administration | |||
Foreign Affairs and Trade | |||
Health and Ageing | |||
Human Services | |||
Immigration and Citizenship | |||
Industry, Tourism and Resources | |||
Prime Minister and Cabinet | |||
Transport and Regional Services | |||
Treasury | |||
Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | |||
Biosecurity Australia | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
More sustainable, competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries | |||
329,012 | 823,165 | 1,152,177 | |
| |||
Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts | |||
Australia Council | |||
Australian Broadcasting Corporation | |||
Australian Communications and Media Authority | |||
Australian Film Commission | |||
Australian Film, Television and Radio School | |||
Australian National Maritime Museum | |||
Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority | |||
Australian Sports Commission | |||
National Archives of Australia | |||
National Gallery of Australia | |||
National Library of Australia | |||
National Museum of Australia | |||
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation | |||
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Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Development of a rich and stimulating cultural sector for all Australians | |||
42,994 | 180,885 | 223,879 | |
Development of a stronger and internationally competitive Australian sports sector and encouragement of greater participation in sport by all Australians | |||
9,319 | 76,694 | 86,013 | |
Development of services and provision of a regulatory environment which encourages a sustainable and effective communications sector for the benefit of all Australians and an internationally competitive information economy and Information and Communications Technology industry | |||
67,491 | 337,011 | 404,502 | |
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Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Education, Science and Training | |||
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies | |||
Australian Institute of Marine Science | |||
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | |||
Australian Research Council | |||
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Individuals achieve high quality foundation skills and learning outcomes from schools and other providers | |||
110,671 | 158,028 | 268,699 | |
Australia has a strong science, research and innovation capacity and is engaged internationally on science, education and training to advance our social development and economic growth | |||
70,503 | 312,754 | 383,257 | |
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Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | |||
Australian Fair Pay Commission Secretariat | |||
Australian Industrial Registry | |||
Comcare | |||
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency | |||
Indigenous Business Australia | |||
Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner | |||
Office of Workplace Services | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Efficient and effective labour market assistance | |||
1,238,140 | 2,061,907 | 3,300,047 | |
Higher productivity, higher pay workplaces | |||
224,844 | 82,111 | 306,955 | |
|
Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of the Environment and Water Resources | |||
Bureau of Meteorology | |||
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | |||
National Water Commission | |||
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator | |||
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Australia’s interests in Antarctica are advanced | |||
94,563 | 320 | 94,883 | |
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Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs | |||
Aboriginal Hostels Limited | |||
Australian Institute of Family Studies | |||
Torres Strait Regional Authority | |||
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Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Greater self‑reliance and economic, social and community engagement for Indigenous Australians ‑ Services and assistance that promote greater self‑reliance and engagement for Indigenous families and communities through: shared responsibility; practical support; and innovative whole of government policy | |||
51,062 | 3,691 | 54,753 | |
Seniors, people with disabilities, carers, youth and women are supported, recognised and encouraged to participate in the community ‑ Services and assistance that help people to: participate actively in community and economic life; access a responsive and sustainable safety net; and develop their capabilities | |||
128,541 | 291,405 | 419,946 | |
Families and children have choices and opportunities ‑ Services and assistance that: help children have the best possible start in life; promote healthy family relationships; help families adapt to changing economic and social circumstances; and assist families with the costs of children | |||
524,937 | 307,098 | 832,035 | |
Strong and resilient communities ‑ Services and assistance that: help homeless people and low‑income households to gain affordable and appropriate housing; promote community partnerships; and encourage participation in the local community by individuals, families, business and government | |||
759,021 | 365,672 | 1,124,693 | |
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Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Health and Ageing | |||
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare | |||
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency | |||
Cancer Australia | |||
Food Standards Australia New Zealand | |||
National Blood Authority | |||
National Health and Medical Research Council | |||
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman | |||
Professional Services Review | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Population Health ‑ The incidence of preventable mortality, illness and injury in Australians is minimised | |||
52,082 | 134,511 | 186,593 | |
Aged Care and Population Ageing ‑ Older Australians enjoy independence, good health and well‑being. High quality, cost‑effective care is accessible to frail older people, and their carers are supported | |||
36,196 | 789,105 | 825,301 | |
Rural Health ‑ Improved health outcomes for Australians living in regional, rural and remote locations | |||
8,095 | 257,499 | 265,594 | |
Health System Capacity and Quality ‑ The capacity and quality of the system meets the needs of Australians | |||
32,160 | 115,136 | 147,296 | |
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
National consistency in cancer prevention and care that is scientifically based | |||
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Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship | |||
Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal (MRT‑RRT) | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Contributing to Australia’s society and its economic advancement through the lawful and orderly entry and stay of people | |||
831,392 | 75,242 | 906,634 | |
A society which values Australian citizenship, appreciates cultural diversity and enables migrants to participate equitably | |||
134,867 | 173,014 | 307,881 | |
Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | |||
Geoscience Australia | |||
IP Australia | |||
Tourism Australia | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
A stronger, sustainable and internationally competitive Australian industry, comprising the manufacturing, resources and services sectors | |||
212,311 | 468,732 | 681,043 | |
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Note 1: The table has been amended by a Determination under section 32 of the FMA Act. That determination has amended only the actual appropriation items:
(a) for departmental items, the actual appropriation item is the “Total” amount in relation to an entity under the heading “Departmental Outputs”; and
(b) for administered items, the actual appropriation item is the amount set out opposite an Outcome of an entity under the heading “Administered Expenses”.
No other amounts in the table have been amended.
Note 2: FMA Act Section 32 Determination 2008/50 amended the amount alongside Total: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, under the heading Departmental Outputs, to transfer an amount to the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
Departmental | Administered | |
Outputs | Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 |
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Note 1: The table has been inserted by a Determination under section 32 of the FMA Act. That determination has inserted only the actual appropriation items:
(a) for departmental items, the actual appropriation item is the “Total” amount in relation to an entity under the heading “Departmental Outputs”; and
(b) for administered items, the actual appropriation item is the amount set out opposite an Outcome of an entity under the heading “Administered Expenses”.
No other amounts in the table have been inserted.
Note 2: FMA Act Determination 2008/50 inserted the amount alongside Total: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, under the heading Departmental Outputs, to transfer an amount from the former Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
Entity | Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | |||
Australian National Audit Office | |||
Australian Public Service Commission | |||
Office of National Assessments | |||
Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman | |||
Office of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security | |||
Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor‑General | |||
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures)—2005‑2006 | |||
Departmental Outputs | Administered Expenses | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
Sound and well coordinated government policies, programmes and decision making processes | |||
94,987 | 8,087 | 103,074 | |
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The
Title | Year and number | Date of Assent or Date of FRLI registration | Date of commencement | Application, saving or transitional provisions |
93, 2007 | 22 June 2007 | 22 June 2007 | ||
2008/50 | 1 July 2008 ( | 3 Dec 2007 | — |
am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted | |
Provision affected | How affected |
Schedule 1........................... | am. No. 2008/50 |
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