Overview

The Legislative Instrument F2007B00773, enacted in 2000, pertains to a specific appropriation increase within the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000. This legislation was introduced to address the need for additional funding within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources for administered expenses associated with Outcome No 1. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to ensure that the necessary financial resources are allocated for the specified purposes. The policy objective, as outlined in the text, is to facilitate the increased funding required by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, thereby enabling them to meet their operational needs for the fiscal year 1999-2000. The increase, amounting to $7,500,000, is authorised by Phillip Prior, SES Band 2, from the Budget Group within the Department of Finance and Administration, under the authority provided by section 10 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000.

Scope and Application

The legislative instrument F2007B00773, as issued by Phillip Prior, pertains to the amendment of appropriation items under the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000. This instrument applies specifically to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and it authorises an increase to the appropriation for administered expenses under Outcome No 1 by a total of $7,500,000. The legislative instrument is an exercise of the authority granted by Section 10 of the Appropriation Act, thereby ensuring that the specified increase in funding is within the legal framework established by the Commonwealth Parliament for the financial year 1999-2000. This amendment is precise in its application to the listed appropriation item and the particular department, without extending to any other agencies or appropriation items not specified within the instrument. The instrument operates within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby affecting only the federal appropriation process.

Key Provisions

Section 10 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 (10(1)) enables the Finance Minister to determine an increase in appropriations for specific items and agencies. In this case, the appropriation for "Administered Expenses" under Outcome No 1 for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources has been determined to be increased by $7,500,000. This adjustment is recorded in Column 1 of the legislative instrument, specifying the appropriation item, in Column 2 the agency to which the appropriation pertains, and in Column 3 the amount by which the appropriation is increased. The obligations imposed by this Act on the relevant parties, particularly the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, include ensuring that the increased appropriation is utilised in accordance with the objectives and outcomes specified in the appropriation. The department must account for this additional funding within the fiscal year 1999-2000, ensuring that it aligns with the financial planning and expenditure controls outlined in the original appropriation act. The Finance Minister’s determination must be adhered to, and any deviations or additional expenditures must be justified and reported accordingly. In terms of consequences for breach, the Act does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties for non-compliance with the appropriation adjustments. However, any failure to appropriately account for or utilise the increased appropriation could lead to broader financial mismanagement issues, potentially resulting in audits, investigations, or administrative penalties. Such breaches may also impact the department's future funding allocations and financial credibility. The severity of penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as the findings of any subsequent investigations or audits.