Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999

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Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999

 

No. 155, 1999

 

 

 

 

Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999

 

No. 155, 1999

 

 

 

 

An Act to appropriate the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain purposes relating to the environment, and for other purposes

 

 

Contents

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

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

3 Appropriation................................

4 Primary objective of the greenhouse gas abatement program.....

5 Grants.....................................

6 Delegation..................................

7 Appropriations made by this Act are in addition to other appropriations             

8 Schedule(s)..................................

Schedule 1—Amendment of the Diesel and Alternative Fuels Grants Scheme Act 1999

 

Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999

No. 155, 1999

 

 

 

An Act to appropriate the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain purposes relating to the environment, and for other purposes

[Assented to 11 November 1999]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999.

2  Commencement

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

3  Appropriation

  The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated, for the purposes referred to in the second column of an item in the table:

 (a) in respect of the financial year starting on 1 July 2000—by the amount referred to in the third column of that item; and

 (b) in respect of the financial year starting on 1 July 2001—by the amount referred to in the fourth column of that item; and

 (c) in respect of the financial year starting on 1 July 2002—by the amount referred to in the fifth column of that item; and

 (d) in respect of the financial year starting on 1 July 2003—by the amount referred to in the sixth column of that item.

 

Amounts appropriated

 

Purpose

Financial years

2000/01

2001/02

2002/03

2003/04

 

 

($ million)

($ million)

($ million)

($ million)

1

Supporting conversions to CNG or LPG for commercial vehicles that have a GVM equal to or greater than 3.5 tonnes, buses that have a GVM equal to or greater than 3.5 tonnes, trains and ferries

15

20

20

20

2

Developing a product stewardship system for the reuse and recycling of waste oil

15

15

15

15

3

Supporting the utilisation of photovoltaic systems on residential buildings and community‑use buildings

4

6

9

12

4

Supporting the development and commercialisation of renewable energy

4

5

7

10

5

Supporting the use of renewable energy for remote power generation

66

66

66

66

6

Supporting the development and implementation of in‑service emissions testing capabilities for diesel and petrol vehicles, where the diesel emissions testing is in connection with the making and/or implementation of a Diesel National Environment Protection Measure

10

10

10

10

7

Greenhouse gas abatement program

100

100

100

100

 

Total

214

222

227

233

4  Primary objective of the greenhouse gas abatement program

 (1) For the purposes of this Act, the primary objective of the greenhouse gas abatement program is to reduce Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions by supporting activities that are likely to result in substantial emission reductions or substantial sink enhancement.

 (2) In determining the activities to be supported, the following matters are to be taken into account:

 (a) the potential for employment growth;

 (b) new technologies;

 (c) innovative processes;

 (d) export potential;

 (e) the capacity for the program to act as a catalyst for further non‑government investment.

 (3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be taken into account.

5  Grants

 (1) An amount appropriated under this Act may be applied in making a grant of financial assistance to:

 (a) a State; or

 (b) a person, or a body, other than a State.

This subsection does not limit the ways in which amounts appropriated under this Act may be applied.

 (2) A grant of financial assistance to a State must be made on such terms and conditions as are set out in a written agreement between the Commonwealth and the State.

 (3) A grant of financial assistance to a person, or a body, other than a State must be made on such terms and conditions as are set out in a written agreement between the Commonwealth and the person or body.

 (4) An agreement under subsection (2) or (3) may be entered into by any Minister on behalf of the Commonwealth.

 (5) This Act does not prevent a grant from being a grant by way of bounty.

 (6) Any bounty must be uniform throughout the Commonwealth within the meaning of paragraph 51(iii) of the Constitution.

 (7) In this section:

bounty means bounty to which paragraph 51(iii) of the Constitution applies.

State includes the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.

6  Delegation

 (1) A Minister may, by writing, delegate to:

 (a) a Secretary to a Department; or

 (b) a person who is appointed by the Governor‑General under section 67 of the Constitution; or

 (c) a person holding or performing the duties of a Senior Executive Service office (within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1922); or

 (d) an SES employee or acting SES employee;

all or any of the powers conferred on that Minister by section 5.

 (2) The delegate is, in the exercise of the power delegated under subsection (1), subject to the directions of the Minister concerned.

7  Appropriations made by this Act are in addition to other appropriations

  The appropriations made by this Act are in addition to appropriations made by any other Act.

8  Schedule(s)

  Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.


Schedule 1—Amendment of the Diesel and Alternative Fuels Grants Scheme Act 1999

 

1  Subsection 2(1)

Omit “subsections (2) and (5)”, substitute “subsection (2)”.

2  Subsection 2(2)

Omit “and subsection (5)”.

3  Subsections 2(5), (6) and (7)

Repeal the subsections.

 

 

 

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 26 August 1999

Senate on 2 September 1999]

 

 

 

(162/99)


 

Overview

The Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, was designed to allocate funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for environmental initiatives and other specified purposes. The Act was introduced to address the need for supplementary funding measures to support various environmental programs and projects, particularly those aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. This legislative instrument provides financial support for a range of activities including conversions to cleaner fuels for commercial vehicles and public transport, the development of a product stewardship system for waste oil, and the promotion of renewable energy technologies. The policy objective of this Act is clearly articulated in its primary focus on the greenhouse gas abatement program, which seeks to reduce Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions. The Act supports this objective by funding activities that have the potential for substantial emission reductions or enhancements of carbon sinks. It also provides for grants to states and other entities, ensuring that the financial assistance is directed towards initiatives that can drive employment growth, technological innovation, and increased export potential, while also acting as a catalyst for further investment. This comprehensive approach ensures that the appropriated funds are effectively utilised to meet the environmental goals set forth by the legislation.

Scope and Application

The Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999 is a Commonwealth Act that appropriates funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for various environmental initiatives over a specified period. This Act applies to the allocation of funds for supporting activities aimed at reducing Australia's net greenhouse gas emissions, such as converting commercial vehicles to use compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), developing a product stewardship system for waste oil, and supporting the use of renewable energy sources. The funds are to be distributed through grants to States, territories, and other eligible persons or bodies, as specified in written agreements. The Act also includes provisions for delegation of powers to Ministers and specifies that the appropriations made by this Act are in addition to any other appropriations. It amends the Diesel and Alternative Fuels Grants Scheme Act 1999, adjusting eligibility criteria and removing certain subsections to streamline the grant scheme. The Act applies nationally across Australia, with specific allocations for different financial years as outlined in the schedule, ensuring a structured approach to environmental funding over time.

Key Provisions

The Appropriation (Supplementary Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999 (sections 3 and 4) appropriates funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for specified environmental purposes and establishes the primary objective of the greenhouse gas abatement program, which is to reduce Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions by supporting activities that are likely to result in substantial emission reductions or substantial sink enhancement. These funds are earmarked for various initiatives, including supporting conversions to CNG or LPG for commercial vehicles and buses, developing a product stewardship system for waste oil, and supporting the use of renewable energy. The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties it governs. Under section 5, any grants made under the Act must be in accordance with written agreements between the Commonwealth and the recipient, whether it be a State or another entity. Section 6 allows for the delegation of powers by a Minister to certain authorised individuals or offices, but these delegates are subject to the Minister’s directions. Moreover, section 7 clarifies that the appropriations made by this Act are supplementary to any other appropriations made by different Acts. Violations or non-compliance with the provisions of this Act may lead to legal consequences. While the Act itself does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, any breaches of the written agreements specified in section 5 may result in legal actions for breach of contract or other civil remedies. Additionally, any misuse of funds or non-compliance with the conditions of grants could potentially be subject to scrutiny under other relevant legislation, leading to further civil or criminal consequences.

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