Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024 (Cth)

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024

I, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulations.

Dated 15 August 2024

Sam Mostyn AC

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

Katy Gallagher

Minister for Finance

Contents

1Name

This instrument is the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024.

2Commencement

1. (1)

   Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1. The whole of this instrument	The day after this instrument is registered.	17 August 2024

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

1. (2)

   Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3Authority

This instrument is made under the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997.

4Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1Amendments

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997

1. 1

   In the appropriate position in Part 4 of Schedule 1AB (table)

Insert:

677	Strategic Fleet Pilot Program	To provide funding to enable the Australian Government to secure maritime capability to call on in times of need, such as natural disasters, crisis or conflict, including by: (a) contributing towards meeting costs relating to vessel operation, flagging and seafarer training; and (b) requisitioning vessels. This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures: (a) in connection with trade and commerce with other countries, or among the States and Territories; or (b) for the purposes of the defence of the Commonwealth and of the States; or (c) with respect to places, persons, matters or things external to Australia or matters affecting Australia’s relations with foreign countries; or (d) that are peculiarly adapted to the government of a nation and cannot otherwise be carried on for the benefit of the nation; or (e) undertaken in, or in relation to, a Territory.
678	Measures to Progress First Nations Digital Inclusion	To develop the digital ability and online safety of First Nations Australians in the use of a service (within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution) by providing funding: (a) to establish services via the internet and telephone to: (i) provide general digital support; and (ii) support digital ability and connectivity literacy; and (b) to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate resources and learning materials for the benefit of First Nations Australians; and (c) to establish and maintain a network of digital mentors to: (i) support First Nations Australians with internet connectivity and the use of devices for communication; and (ii) support First Nations Australians to understand and use online services; and (iii) increase awareness amongst First Nations Australians of online risks and mitigation measures.
679	Supporting Regional Aviation Programs	To provide funding for works (including repairs and upgrades) or services to improve safety, access and infrastructure at airports and aerodromes in regional and remote areas of Australia. This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures: (a) in connection with trade and commerce with other countries, or among the States and Territories; or (b) with respect to postal, telegraphic, telephonic, and other like services (within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution); or (c) for the provision of medical services (within the meaning of paragraph 51(xxiiiA) of the Constitution); or (d) with respect to Indigenous Australians and particular groups of Indigenous Australians; or (e) in relation to matters referred to the Parliament of the Commonwealth by the Parliament or Parliaments of any State or States; or (f) involving the granting of financial assistance to a State or Territory; or (g) undertaken in, or in relation to, a Territory.
680	Revive Live Program	To support the performance of Australian music by Australian artists, by providing funding to live music businesses, and to improve access and inclusion for people with disability at live music venues and festivals. This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures: (a) in connection with trade and commerce with other countries, or among the States and Territories; or (b) to give effect to Australia’s obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, particularly Articles 4, 9 and 30; or (c) that are peculiarly adapted to the government of a nation and cannot otherwise be carried on for the benefit of the nation; or (d) undertaken in, or in relation to, a Territory.