Amendment No. 2 to the Other Grants Guidelines 2006

Administered by Department of Education, Science and Training

Legislation au F2006L04127 Not in force Legislative Instrument

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

 

Guidelines issued under section 238-10 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003

 

Other Grants Guidelines 2006

 

Issued by the authority of the Minister for Education, Science and Training

 

Subject:-  Higher Education Support Act 2003

   Amendment No. 2 to the Other Grants Guidelines 2006

 

Authority

 

Section 238-10 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (the Act) provides that the Minister may make guidelines providing for matters required or permitted by the Act necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to the Act.  In particular section 238-10 specifies the Minister may make Other Grants Guidelines to give effect to matters set out in Part 2-3 of the Act.

 

Section 41-15 of the Act provides that the Other Grants Guidelines 2006 may specify one or more programmes under which grants for particular purposes specified in the table in subsection 41-10(1) are to be paid.

 

 

Purpose and operation

These Guidelines amend the Other Grants Guidelines 2006 registered on 22 November 2006 (see F2006L03785) and which commenced on 23 November 2006.

 

 

Detail of the amendments

 

Amendment No. 2 deletes and substitutes subchapter 11b).  The reason subchapter 11b) is being replaced is to allow for consequential changes in 11b) arising from the need to provide guidelines for the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies Programme and the Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences.

 

11(b) Grants for activities that foster an understanding of importance of, or promote research and scholarship in, science, social science or the humanities in Australia

 

11.20 specifies the purpose of this subchapter which is to indicate which bodies corporate are eligible for grants under item 11b) of the table in subsection 41-10(1) of the Act.

 

11.25 lists the bodies corporate that are eligible for grants. 

 

Australian New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Youth Conference Grant Programme

 

11.30 specifies the Australian New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Youth Conference Grant Programme (“the ANZAAS programme”) as a programme under which grants to foster understanding of the importance of, and provides research and scholarship in, science social science or the humanities in Australia.

 

11.35 sets out the programme objectives which are to cover the costs of transportation and accommodation for promising young scientists with an opportunity to mix with peers and internationally acclaimed scientists.

 

11.40 sets out the method by which a grant is calculated in a year. 

 

 

Learned Academies Grant Programme

 

11.45 specifies the Learned Academies Grant Programme as a programme under which grants are made to foster understanding of the importance of, and provide research and scholarship in, science social science or humanities in Australia. 

 

11.50 sets out the programme objectives which include assisting in maintaining the Learned Academies, as independent organisations that promote and undertake research and scholarship in the natural and applied sciences, technological development and applied technology, the social sciences and the humanities.

 

11.55 sets out the method by which a grant is calculated in a year. 

 

Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies Grant Programme

 

11.60 specifies the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies Programme as a programme under which grants to foster understanding of the importance of, or promote research and scholarship in, science, social science or the humanities in Australia. 

 

11.65 sets out the programme objective which is to assist in supporting the activities of the Federation, including the Federation’s role in policy formulation; raising public awareness and promoting the importance of science and technology in addressing important national issues.

 

11.70  sets out the method by which a grant is calculated in a year. 

 

Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences Programme 

 

11.75 specifies the Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences  (Council) Programme as a programme under which grants to foster understanding of the importance of, or promote research and scholarship in, science, social science or the humanities in Australia. 

 

11.80 sets out the programme objective which is to help the Council build the contribution of the arts, humanities and social sciences to the national innovation system. 

 

11.85 sets out the method by which a grant is calculated in a year. 

 

 

Consultations

 

Subchapter 11b) was not distributed for consultation.  It was not necessary due to that it is enabling a 2006-7 Budget decision which was not seen as potentially controversial. 

 

 

Commencements

 

These Guidelines  will take affect on the day after day on which they are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.

 

Overview

The Other Grants Guidelines 2006, issued under section 238-10 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003, were enacted to facilitate the implementation of the Act by providing necessary guidelines for various grant programmes. The Higher Education Support Act 2003, enacted by the Australian Parliament, was introduced to address the need for structured support and regulation in the higher education sector, particularly in the context of funding and grants. The policy objective of these guidelines is to ensure that grants are allocated effectively to foster understanding and research in science, social science, and the humanities. Amendment No. 2 to the Other Grants Guidelines 2006, issued by the authority of the Minister for Education, Science and Training, replaces subchapter 11b) to accommodate new grant programmes, including those for the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies and the Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences, reflecting updated policy directions and ensuring alignment with current educational and research priorities.

Scope and Application

The Higher Education Support Act 2003, as amended by the Other Grants Guidelines 2006, applies to the provision of grants aimed at fostering understanding and promoting research and scholarship in science, social science, and the humanities in Australia. These guidelines specifically address the eligibility of certain bodies corporate for grants, such as the Australian New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Youth Conference Grant Programme, the Learned Academies Grant Programme, the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies Programme, and the Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences Programme. Each of these programmes has distinct objectives, such as covering the costs of transportation and accommodation for young scientists or supporting the activities of learned academies and societies. The guidelines also detail the method by which grants are calculated. These provisions operate under the Commonwealth jurisdiction and will come into effect the day after they are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. The guidelines do not include exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and they do not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Other Grants Guidelines 2006, as amended by Amendment No. 2, pertain to grants for activities that foster an understanding of, or promote research and scholarship in, science, social science or the humanities in Australia (sections 11.20-11.85). These sections outline the purpose of the grants, the eligible bodies corporate, and the specific objectives and methods of calculation for each grant programme. The programmes include the Australian New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Youth Conference Grant Programme, the Learned Academies Grant Programme, the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies Grant Programme, and the Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences Programme. Each programme has distinct objectives and methods of calculating the grants awarded. The obligations imposed by these Guidelines on the parties or entities they govern include the requirement to adhere to the specific objectives and methods of grant calculation set out for each programme. Eligible bodies corporate must ensure their activities align with the stated objectives of the respective grant programmes. Furthermore, these entities are required to submit accurate and complete applications for grants, ensuring that the funds are used for the purposes outlined in the Guidelines. The Guidelines also necessitate that the grant programmes be implemented in a manner that promotes the understanding and advancement of science, social science, and the humanities in Australia. Breach of the provisions within these Guidelines could result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the Guidelines, breaches of similar legislative provisions under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 could lead to substantial fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant authorities. The seriousness of the breach and the intent behind it would be considered in determining the appropriate penalty. It is essential for parties and entities governed by these Guidelines to comply fully to avoid any legal repercussions.

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