Overview

The Legislative Instrument F2007B00760 pertains to an adjustment in appropriations as stipulated by Section 10 of the Appropriation Act (No.2) 1999-2000. Enacted to address the need for reallocating funds within the government budget, this legislative instrument was introduced to ensure that financial resources are effectively managed and utilised across different government agencies. The determination was made by Phillip Prior, SES Band 2, from the Budget Group within the Department of Finance and Administration. The policy objective underpinning this adjustment is to allow for a temporary reallocation of funds to meet unforeseen demands or to enhance operational capacity within the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. This adjustment is pending the presentation of Additional Estimates to Parliament, ensuring that the reallocation is temporary and subject to future parliamentary scrutiny and approval.

Scope and Application

The Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1999-2000, as applied by the legislative instrument F2007B00760, pertains specifically to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. This legislative instrument authorises an increase in the appropriation item for the Department, facilitating the transfer of funds from carryover appropriations of the previous financial year. The act applies to the Commonwealth level, affecting the allocation and administration of federal budget appropriations for the specified department. The legislative instrument does not detail exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this particular appropriation increase, focusing instead on reallocating budgetary resources to support the department’s ongoing operations and initiatives. The appropriation increase is a temporary measure, pending the presentation of Additional Estimates, which will formally adjust the budget allocations in the upcoming financial year.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of the legislative instrument F2007B00760 pertain primarily to the advancement of funds to the Finance Minister under section 10 of the Appropriation Act (No.2) 1999-2000. According to section 10, Phillip Prior, a SES Band 2 employee in the Budget Group of the Department of Finance and Administration, is authorised to determine an increase in the appropriation item for a specified agency, pending the Additional Estimates. This determination is detailed in a tabular format within the legislative instrument, listing the appropriation item, the agency concerned, and the amount of the increase. Under this legislation, Phillip Prior is tasked with the responsibility of adjusting the appropriation amounts for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. The specific appropriation item in question is the carryover from previous years, and the amount authorised for advancement is $26,109,000. This determination is effective as of 13 April 2000, and it allows the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to access additional funds beyond what was initially allocated in the Appropriation Act (No.2) 1999-2000, pending the Additional Estimates. The obligations imposed by this legislation are primarily administrative and require Phillip Prior to accurately determine and document the increased appropriation amount. The Department of Finance and Administration must ensure that this adjustment is made in compliance with the provisions of the Appropriation Act and that all relevant documentation is completed and signed by the authorised officer. This includes maintaining records of the determination and ensuring that the additional funds are appropriately allocated to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Failure to comply with the requirements of this legislation could result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and extent of the breach. While the specific penalties are not detailed within this particular legislative instrument, breaches of appropriation acts generally could lead to penalties under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 or other relevant legislation. Such penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or other legal actions, depending on the severity of the breach and the discretion of the court.