Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999-2000

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Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999‑2000

 

No. 37, 2000

 

 

 

 

Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999‑2000

 

No. 37, 2000

 

 

 

 

An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending on 30 June 2000, and for related purposes

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Short title...................................

2 Commencement...............................

3 Definitions..................................

4 Notional payments, receipts etc.......................

Part 2—Basic appropriations

5 Summary of basic appropriations.....................

6 Departmental items—basic appropriation................

7 Administered items—basic appropriation................

Part 3—Additions to basic appropriations

8 Net appropriations..............................

9 Departmental items—adjustments.....................

10 Advance to the Finance Minister—unforeseen expenditure etc....

11 Comcover receipts..............................

Part 4—Miscellaneous

12 Crediting amounts to Special Accounts..................

13 Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund...........

Schedule - Services for which money is appropriated  9

 

 

Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999-2000

No. 37, 2000

 

 

 

An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending on 30 June 2000, and for related purposes

[Assented to 3 May 2000]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

Part 1—Preliminary

 

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999‑2000.

2  Commencement

  This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

3  Definitions

  In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

administered item means an amount set out in the Schedule opposite an outcome of an entity under the heading “Administered Expenses”.

Agency has the same meaning as in the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

Agency Minister, in relation to an Agency, means the Minister responsible for the Agency.

Chief Executive has the same meaning as in the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

Commonwealth authority has the same meaning as in the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.

Commonwealth company has the same meaning as in the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.

current year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2000.

departmental item means the total amount set out in the Schedule in relation to an entity under the heading “Departmental Outputs”.

Note: The amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading “Departmental Outputs”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.

entity means any of the following:

 (a) an Agency;

 (b) a Commonwealth authority;

 (c) a Commonwealth company.

Finance Minister means the Minister administering this Act.

item means an administered item or a departmental item.

Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements means the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for this Act and the Bill for the Appropriation Act (No. 4) 1999‑2000.

Portfolio Budget Statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999‑2000 and the Bill for the Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1999‑2000.

section 31 agreement means an agreement under section 31 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

Special Account has the same meaning as in the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

4  Notional payments, receipts etc.

  For the purposes of this Act, notional transactions between Agencies are to be treated as if they were real transactions.

Note: This section applies, for example, to a “payment” between Agencies that are both part of the Commonwealth. One of the effects of this section is that the payment will be debited from an appropriation for the paying Agency, even though no payment is actually made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.


Part 2—Basic appropriations

 

5  Summary of basic appropriations

  The total of the items specified in the Schedule is $1,846,754,000.

Note: Items in the Schedule can be increased under Part 3 of this Act and under section 11 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 (as modified by section 11 of this Act).

6  Departmental items—basic appropriation

 (1) For a departmental item for an entity, the Finance Minister may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund amounts that do not exceed, in total, the amount specified in the item.

Note: Generally, the Finance Minister is permitted, but not obliged, to issue the amounts out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. However, subsections (3) and (4) impose an obligation on the Finance Minister to issue the amounts in certain circumstances.

 (2) An amount issued out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for a departmental item may only be applied for the departmental expenses, acquisition of assets or payment of liabilities, of the entity.

Note: The acquisition of new assets will usually be funded from a departmental capital item (in another Appropriation Act).

 (3) If:

 (a) an Act provides that an entity must be paid amounts that are appropriated by the Parliament for the purposes of the entity; and

 (b) the Schedule contains a departmental item for that entity;

then the Finance Minister, under subsection (1), must issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund the full amount specified in the item.

 (4) If a departmental item for an Agency includes provision for payment of remuneration and allowances to the holder of:

 (a) a public office (within the meaning of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973); or

 (b) an office specified in a Schedule to the Remuneration and Allowances Act 1990;

then the Finance Minister, under subsection (1), must issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, under that item, amounts that are sufficient to pay the remuneration and allowances and must apply the amounts for that purpose.

7  Administered items—basic appropriation

 (1) For an administered item for an outcome of an entity, the Finance Minister may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund amounts that do not exceed, in total, the lesser of:

 (a) the amount specified in the item; and

 (b) the amount determined by the Finance Minister to be the administered expenses incurred by the entity in the current year in relation to the item.

 (2) An amount issued out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for an administered item for an outcome of an entity may only be applied for expenditure for the purpose of carrying out activities for the purpose of contributing to achieving that outcome.

Note: An administered item may be used to acquire assets. However, the acquisition of new assets will usually be funded from an administered capital item (in another Appropriation Act).

 (3) If the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements or Portfolio Budget Statements indicate that activities of a particular kind were intended to be treated as activities in respect of a particular outcome, then expenditure for the purpose of carrying out those activities is taken to be expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving the outcome.


Part 3—Additions to basic appropriations

 

8  Net appropriations

 (1) If a section 31 agreement applies to a departmental item, then the amount specified in the item is taken to be increased in accordance with the agreement, and on the conditions set out in the agreement.

 (2) For the purposes of section 31 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, each departmental item in the Schedule is taken to be marked “net appropriation”.

 (3) If a section 31 agreement applies to an administered item, then the amount specified in the item is taken to be increased in accordance with the agreement, and on the conditions set out in the agreement.

9  Departmental items—adjustments

 (1) The Finance Minister may determine that the amount specified in a departmental item is to be increased by an amount specified in the determination.

 (2) The total of the amounts determined by the Finance Minister:

 (a) under this section; and

 (b) under section 9 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999‑2000;

cannot be more than $20 million.

 (3) The Finance Minister must give the Parliament details of increases made under this section.

10  Advance to the Finance Minister—unforeseen expenditure etc.

 (1) This section applies if the Finance Minister is satisfied that:

 (a) there is an urgent need for expenditure (for expenses, acquisition of assets or payment of liabilities) that is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in the Schedule; and

 (b) the additional expenditure is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in the Schedule:

 (i) because of an erroneous omission or understatement; or

 (ii) because the additional expenditure was unforeseen until after the last day on which it was practicable to provide for it in the Bill for this Act before that Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives.

 (2) This Act has effect as if the Schedule were amended, in accordance with a determination of the Finance Minister, to make provision for so much (if any) of the additional expenditure as the Finance Minister determines.

 (3) The total of all the amounts determined by the Finance Minister:

 (a) under this section; and

 (b) under section 10 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999‑2000;

cannot be more than $175 million.

 (4) The Finance Minister must give the Parliament details of amounts determined under this section.

11  Comcover receipts

  After the commencement of this Act, section 11 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999‑2000 has effect as if the reference to an available item included a reference to:

 (a) an item in the Schedule to this Act; and

 (b) an item in Schedule 2 to the Appropriation Act (No. 4) 1999‑2000.

Note: Section 11 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999‑2000 provides for amounts to be added to available items for an Agency in respect of Comcover payments to the Agency.


Part 4—Miscellaneous

 

12  Crediting amounts to Special Accounts

  If any of the purposes of a Special Account is a purpose that is covered by an item (whether or not the item expressly refers to the Special Account), then amounts may be debited against the appropriation for that item and credited to that Special Account.

13  Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund

  The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated as necessary for the purposes of this Act.

Schedule – Services for which money is appropriated

Note: See Sections 5 and 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES

 

 

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000


AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

The Memorandum Item represents savings in departmental expenses consistent with the Statement of Savings document.  Note that the amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading "Departmental Outputs", are notional.  They do not form part of the total departmental appropriation item and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


DEFENCE PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 

 

 


DEFENCE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND YOUTH AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND YOUTH AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


EMPLOYMENT, WORKPLACE RELATIONS
AND SMALL BUSINESS PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


EMPLOYMENT, WORKPLACE RELATIONS
AND SMALL BUSINESS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

The Memorandum Item represents savings in departmental expenses consistent with the Statement of Savings document.  Note that the amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading "Departmental Outputs", are notional.  They do not form part of the total departmental appropriation item and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.


EMPLOYMENT, WORKPLACE RELATIONS
AND SMALL BUSINESS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


EMPLOYMENT, WORKPLACE RELATIONS
AND SMALL BUSINESS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000


FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

The Memorandum Item represents savings in departmental expenses consistent with the Statement of Savings document.  Note that the amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading "Departmental Outputs", are notional.  They do not form part of the total departmental appropriation item and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.


PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

 


TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000

 


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 


TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Additional Appropriation (bold figures) – 1999-2000
Budget Appropriation (italic figures) – 1999-2000
Estimated Expenses (light figures) – 1998-1999

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 8 December 1999

Senate on 15 March 2000]

 

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Overview

The Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999-2000 No. 37, 2000 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for additional appropriations for the financial year ending 30 June 2000. This legislation serves to allocate additional funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to various government departments and agencies to ensure the continuity and completion of their services and activities for that year. The Act allows for the issuance of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, providing flexibility and ensuring that essential governmental operations are adequately financed. Additionally, the Act provides mechanisms for adjustments to basic appropriations and addresses unforeseen expenditures, ensuring that the government can respond to unexpected financial needs effectively. The enactment of this Act is crucial for maintaining the operational capacity of the government and ensuring that all authorised activities can proceed without financial interruption.

Scope and Application

The Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999-2000 provides for the appropriation of additional funds for the service of the year ending on 30 June 2000 and is applicable to the Commonwealth of Australia, extending across various government departments and agencies as outlined in the Schedule of the Act. The Act applies to both departmental and administered items, allowing the Finance Minister to issue amounts from the Consolidated Revenue Fund within specified limits, primarily for departmental expenses, acquisition of assets, or payment of liabilities. Notably, the Act mandates the issuance of certain amounts if required by law or if related to the payment of remuneration and allowances to public office holders. It also provides mechanisms for increasing basic appropriations through section 31 agreements, adjustments, and provisions for unforeseen expenditures, subject to certain thresholds and reporting requirements to Parliament. The Act further details the treatment of notional transactions between agencies and the crediting of amounts to Special Accounts. It specifies that the amounts set out opposite outcomes under the heading "Departmental Outputs" are notional and do not restrict the scope of expenditure authorised by the item. The Act's application is Commonwealth-wide, impacting federal government operations and financial allocations across multiple portfolios as detailed in the Schedule.

Key Provisions

The Appropriation Act (No. 3) 1999-2000 (Cth) outlines the appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30 June 2000. Section 5 specifies that the total amount appropriated is $1,846,754,000, which can be increased under certain conditions outlined in the Act and other related legislation. Section 6 permits the Finance Minister to issue funds out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for departmental items, provided the total does not exceed the specified amount. These funds must be used for departmental expenses, acquisition of assets, or payment of liabilities. Section 7 allows for the issuance of funds for administered items, limited by the lesser of the specified amount or the actual administered expenses incurred. These funds must be used for activities contributing to achieving the specified outcomes. The Act imposes several obligations on the Finance Minister and other entities. Under Section 6(3), if an Act requires an entity to be paid amounts appropriated by Parliament, the Finance Minister must issue the full specified amount for that entity. Similarly, if a departmental item includes provision for payment of remuneration and allowances to specified office holders, the Finance Minister must issue sufficient funds for that purpose (Section 6(4)). Section 10 requires the Finance Minister to determine if there is an urgent need for additional expenditure not provided for in the Schedule, and if so, to amend the Schedule accordingly. The total additional expenditure determined by the Finance Minister under this section and under Section 10 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 cannot exceed $175 million (Section 10(3)). Breach of the provisions of this Act may result in civil or criminal consequences. For instance, unauthorised expenditure or misuse of appropriated funds could lead to legal action for recovery of funds or other remedies. Additionally, if the Finance Minister fails to comply with the requirements to issue funds or provide details of additional appropriations to Parliament, this could result in legal challenges or administrative penalties. However, the Act itself does not specify particular penalties for breaches, implying that consequences would be determined by other relevant laws and regulations.

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