Explanatory Statement – Variation – AusLink Roads to Recovery Funding Conditions
Part 8 of the AusLink (National Land Transport) Act 2005 provides for funding for the maintenance and construction of roads to be provided to local government and to state government agencies responsible for roads in the unincorporated areas of Australia.
Section 90 requires the Minister to determine in writing the conditions that apply to payments under Part 8 of the Act. The determination is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.
The conditions are the conditions with which funding recipients must comply in order to receive funding under Part 8 of the Act.
The original conditions were determined on 2 August 2005. It is proposed to vary the conditions in respect of clauses 1.6 and 1.8 to clarify their intention.
Compliance with the funding conditions will ensure an ordered process for receiving funds and ensure proper accountability for the funds provided.
All legal and other requirements needed to make this determination have been met. No documents are incorporated in the instrument by reference.
This instrument has no direct effect on business nor does it restrict competition. It is designed to enable Part 8 of the Act to operate. There was extensive consultation with stakeholders, especially with the Australian Local Government Association, in the development of the AusLink Roads to Recovery programme, of which the funding conditions are part.