ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER – SECTION 11 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No.1) 2002-2003
I, Jim Kerwin, Manager, Financial Reporting and Cash Management Division, Financial Management Group, Department of Finance and Administration, pursuant to Section 11 of Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003, hereby determine that the appropriation item listed in Column 1 for the agency listed in Column 2 be increased by the amount listed in Column 3.
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Appropriation Item | Agency | Amount |
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Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003 | Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs | 319,942 |
Administered Expenses – Outcome 3 | | |
Sound and well coordinated policies, programmes and decision-making processes in relation to Indigenous affairs and reconciliation | | |
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Jim Kerwin No. 11 of 2002-2003
13 May 2003
Overview
The Legislative Instrument F2007B00910, enacted in 2003, serves as an amendment to the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003, specifically addressing the need to reallocate budgetary provisions for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. The legislation was introduced to address a gap in funding allocation for the department's administered expenses related to Indigenous affairs and reconciliation. The enacting authority is the Manager of the Financial Reporting and Cash Management Division within the Financial Management Group of the Department of Finance and Administration, acting under Section 11 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003. The policy objective is to ensure adequate financial resources are available to support sound and well-coordinated policies, programmes, and decision-making processes in relation to Indigenous affairs and reconciliation, thereby addressing the specific needs identified within the department.
Scope and Application
The Legislative Instrument F2007B00910, issued under Section 11 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003, concerns the increase of a specific appropriation item for a designated government agency. This legislative instrument applies to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs and specifically relates to the appropriation item for "Administered Expenses – Outcome 3." The purpose of this legislative instrument is to adjust the budget allocation for the specified department and its outcome, which pertains to sound and well-coordinated policies, programmes, and decision-making processes in relation to Indigenous affairs and reconciliation. The increase in appropriation is set at $319,942. This instrument operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting the financial management and operational capacity of the specified department. The legislative instrument does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, and its application is limited to the allocation of funds as outlined. The instrument does not extend its application beyond the specific appropriation item and agency mentioned.
Key Provisions
The main operative section of this legislative instrument is Section 11 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003, which authorises the Manager, Financial Reporting and Cash Management Division, Financial Management Group, Department of Finance and Administration, to increase appropriations for specified agencies and items as outlined in the table. According to this section, the appropriation item for administered expenses under Outcome 3 for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs is increased by $319,942.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the Manager, Financial Reporting and Cash Management Division, Financial Management Group, Department of Finance and Administration. These obligations include the responsibility to determine and announce any changes to appropriations as necessary, ensuring that the allocated funds are correctly adjusted to meet the operational needs of the specified agency. In this case, the Manager is required to increase the appropriation for administered expenses under Outcome 3 for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs by the specified amount.
In terms of potential consequences for breach, the legislative instrument does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance within its text. However, it is implied that any failure to adhere to the provisions of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2002-2003 could result in legal ramifications, as the Act is a statutory instrument. Generally, non-compliance with appropriation acts could lead to financial mismanagement, which might be subject to scrutiny by the relevant authorities and potentially result in legal or administrative consequences. The maximum penalties or specific consequences would need to be determined within the broader legal framework governing financial administration and appropriation acts.