Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Amendment Act 1993

Overview

The Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Amendment Act 1993 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to amend the Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Act 1989. The purpose of this amendment was to address the financial provisions outlined in the Principal Act, specifically the appropriations for the period from 1 January 1993 to 30 June 1996. This Act was introduced to ensure that the funding for supplementary assistance to Aboriginal education was adequately adjusted to meet the needs of the time. The Act received assent on 30 November 1993 and came into effect on 1 January 1994. The policy objective underlying this amendment was to provide updated financial allocations to support the educational initiatives aimed at Aboriginal communities, ensuring that the necessary resources were available to facilitate educational improvements and opportunities for Aboriginal students.

Scope and Application

The Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Amendment Act 1993 is an Act of the Commonwealth of Australia that amends the Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Act 1989. This Act applies to the allocation of appropriations for supplementary assistance to be provided to Aboriginal education programs across Australia. The Act aims to adjust the financial provisions to ensure adequate funding for these programs from 1 January 1993 to 30 June 1996. It is designed to cater to the educational needs of Aboriginal students by providing supplementary assistance, ensuring that the funding for such initiatives is accurately reflected in the appropriations. The Act does not specify exclusions or exemptions, nor does it delineate specific geographic or jurisdictional boundaries beyond its Commonwealth reach. It extends its application by modifying the financial stipulations of the Principal Act, thereby impacting the distribution of funds without creating new regulatory structures or defining new categories of beneficiaries.

Key Provisions

The Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Amendment Act 1993 makes specific changes to the Aboriginal Education (Supplementary Assistance) Act 1989. Section 13B of the Principal Act is amended by altering the appropriation amounts for the financial years starting 1 January 1993 and ending 30 June 1996. In subsection (2), the amount of $81,342,000 is replaced with $82,966,000, and in subsection (3), the amount of $83,095,000 is replaced with $83,919,000. These amendments ensure that the financial provisions are updated to reflect the correct budgetary allocations for that period. The Act imposes obligations on the relevant authorities to ensure that the amended appropriations are correctly implemented. It requires adherence to the updated financial figures for the specified time frame, ensuring that the supplementary assistance provided under the Principal Act is funded appropriately. The authorities must ensure that the new appropriation amounts are reflected in all relevant financial planning and reporting processes. Breaches of the provisions in this Act, particularly if they result in the misallocation of funds or failure to implement the updated appropriations, could have legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the Act, breaches of statutory requirements in financial management could lead to civil or administrative penalties under other relevant legislation. Such penalties could include fines or other corrective actions to rectify any financial mismanagement or non-compliance.