Appropriation (Parliamentary
Departments) Act (No. 2) 1992-93
No. 21 of 1993
An Act to appropriate a sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, additional to the sums appropriated by the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act 1992-93, for certain expenditure in relation to the Parliamentary Departments in respect of the year ending on 30 June 1993, and for related purposes
[Assented to 9 June 1993]
The Parliament of Australia enacts:
Short title
1. This Act may be cited as the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 1992-93.
Commencement
2. This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Issue and application of $ 5 201 000
3. The Minister for Finance may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and apply for the services specified in the Schedule, in respect of the year ending on 30 June 1993, the sum of $ 5 201 000.
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SCHEDULE Sections 3 and 4
ABSTRACT
Page Reference | Departments and Services | Total |
| | $ |
6 | Senate........................................... | 549 000 |
6 | House of Representatives.............................. | 546 000 |
6 | Parliamentary Reporting Staff........................... | 2 311 000 |
6 | Parliamentary Library................................ | 1 545 000 |
6 | Joint House Department............................... | 250 000 |
| Total........................................... | 5 201 000 |
SUMMARY
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No.2) 1992-93, Heavy figures
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act 1992-93, Light figures *
Division | Operating Expenses | Capital Expenditure | Total |
| | $ | $ | $ |
101 | Senate............................... | 549 000 | — | 549 000 |
| | 19 379 000 | — | 19 379 000 |
103 | House of Representatives................... | 546 000 | — | 546 000 |
| | 20 699 000 | — | 20 699 000 |
105 | Parliamentary Reporting Staff................ | 2 311 000 | — | 2 311 000 |
| | 26 696 000 | — | 26 696 000 |
106 | Parliamentary Library..................... | 1 545 000 | — | 1 545 000 |
| | 10 199 000 | — | 10 199 000 |
107 | Joint House Department.................... | 250 000 | — | 250 000 |
| | 34 056 000 | 2 710 000 | 36 766 000 |
| Total................................ | 5 201 000 | — | 5 201 000 |
| | 111 029 000 | 2 710 000 | 113 739 000 |
* Does not include appropriation Division 102 — Advance to the President of the Senate, $300 000, Division 104 — Advance to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, $300 000 and Division 108 — Joint Advance to the President and the Speaker, $1 000 000 in Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act 1992-93.
Overview
The Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 1992-93 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for additional appropriations for certain expenditure in relation to the Parliamentary Departments for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 1993. This legislation complements the main Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act 1992-93 by authorising the Minister for Finance to issue and apply an additional sum of $5,201,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This appropriation was intended to cover specified expenses for departments including the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Parliamentary Reporting Staff, the Parliamentary Library, and the Joint House Department, ensuring that these entities could continue to function effectively throughout the year. The policy objective behind this Act was to provide the necessary financial resources to support the operations of the parliamentary system, thereby maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the legislative process.
Scope and Application
The Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 1992-93 is an Act of the Parliament of Australia that provides for the appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain expenditures of the Parliamentary Departments for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 1993. The Act applies to the allocation of $5,201,000 for specified services, as detailed in the accompanying Schedule, which includes the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Parliamentary Reporting Staff, the Parliamentary Library, and the Joint House Department. This Act is a Commonwealth legislation, extending its reach across the national jurisdiction of Australia. The Act does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but the appropriation is specific to the services listed in the Schedule. The application of this Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although such instruments are not detailed within the text of this Act.
Key Provisions
The Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 1992-93 (sections 1-4) is a legislative instrument that authorises the Minister for Finance to issue and apply a specific sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This Act supplements the primary Appropriation Act for the year ending on 30 June 1993, targeting additional expenditure for specified Parliamentary Departments. The Act commences on the day of Royal Assent, which in this case was 9 June 1993. The primary operative sections of this Act (section 3) allow for the issuance of $5,201,000 to be applied for services as detailed in the Schedule. This amount is intended to cover operating expenses for various parliamentary departments for the specified financial year.
The Act imposes clear obligations on the Minister for Finance, who is tasked with ensuring that the funds are issued and applied strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the accompanying Schedule (section 3). This includes ensuring that the money is used for the services and purposes specified, which are outlined in the detailed breakdown within the Schedule. Each department, including the Senate, House of Representatives, Parliamentary Reporting Staff, Parliamentary Library, and Joint House Department, has a specified allocation within this appropriation. The Schedule provides a comprehensive list of the departments and their respective allocations, detailing both operating expenses and, where applicable, capital expenditures.
Failure to comply with the terms of this Act could result in serious consequences. While the Act itself does not detail specific offences or penalties, breaches of appropriation acts generally could lead to both civil and criminal liabilities under other legislative provisions. Civil consequences might include legal actions for misuse of public funds, while criminal penalties could involve significant fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent behind the breach. The maximum penalties would be determined by the broader legislative framework governing public finance and appropriation in Australia.