Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Determination 2015

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Higher Education Support (Maximum Amounts for Other Grants) Determination 2015

made under subsections 41-45(1A) and (1B) of the

Higher Education Support Act 2003

Compilation No. 1  

Compilation date:   7 August 2015

Includes amendments up to: Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Amendment Determination 2015 (No.1) (F2015L01231)

 

 

 

 

About this compilation

 

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Higher Education Support (Maximum Amounts for Other Grants) Determination 2015 under subsections 41-45(1A) and (1B) that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 07/08/2015 (the compilation date).

This compilation was prepared on 27/08/2015.

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

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Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Part 1   Preliminary

1           Name

 

This instrument is the Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Determination 2015.

 

2 Authority

 

This instrument is made under subsections 41-45(1A) and (1B) of the Higher Education Support Act 2003.

 

3 Commencement

 

This instrument commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.

 


Part 2 Maximum Payments for Other Grants

 

4 Determination of the maximum payments

(i)                 For the purpose of item 11 of the table under subsection 41-45(1) of the Act, the maximum amount in respect of the year 2015 is $2,120,502,400.

(ii)               For the purpose of item 12 of the table under subsection 41-45(1) of the Act, the maximum amount in respect of the year 2016 is $2,214,600,000.

(iii)             For the purpose of item 13 of the table under subsection 41-45(1) of the Act, the maximum amount in respect of the year 2017 is $2,263,268,000.

(iv)             For the purpose of item 13 of the table under subsection 41-45(1) of the Act, the maximum amount in respect of the year 2018 is $2,304,087,000.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Endnotes about misdescribed amendments and other matters are included in a compilation only as necessary.

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is set out in the endnotes.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

A = Act

orig = original

ad = added or inserted

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

am = amended

    /sub‑subparagraph(s)

amdt = amendment

pres = present

c = clause(s)

prev = previous

C[x] = Compilation No. x

(prev…) = previously

Ch = Chapter(s)

Pt = Part(s)

def = definition(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

Dict = Dictionary

Reg = Regulation/Regulations

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

Div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rep = repealed

    effect

rs = repealed and substituted

F = Federal Register of Legislative Instruments

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

Sch = Schedule(s)

LI = Legislative Instrument

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

mod = modified/modification

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

No. = Number(s)

SubPt = Subpart(s)

o = order(s)

underlining = whole or part not

Ord = Ordinance

    commenced or to be commenced

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

FRLI registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Determination 2015

F2015L00056

20 January 2015

-

Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Amendment Determination 2015 (No.1)

F2015L01231

7 August 2015

-

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Paragraph 4(i)

rs F2015l01231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

The Higher Education Support (Maximum Amounts for Other Grants) Determination 2015 was made under subsections 41-45(1A) and (1B) of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 by the Commonwealth Parliament to set the maximum amounts for other grants for higher education support for the years 2015 to 2018. The policy objective of the Determination is to ensure that funding for higher education is managed efficiently and effectively within the parameters set by the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This Determination, which commenced on 21 January 2015, provides the maximum financial limits for grants to be provided by the Commonwealth for higher education purposes, ensuring compliance with the legislative framework established by the Act. The Determination was amended by the Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Amendment Determination 2015 (No. 1) to adjust the figures for the years 2016 to 2018, reflecting changes in economic and policy considerations.

Scope and Application

The Higher Education Support (Maximum Amounts for Other Grants) Determination 2015, made under subsections 41-45(1A) and (1B) of the Higher Education Support Act 2003, sets out the maximum amounts for other grants provided to eligible higher education providers for the years 2015 to 2018. This determination applies to Commonwealth-supported higher education providers, including universities, vocational education and training institutions, and other entities delivering higher education programs that receive Commonwealth funding under the Higher Education Support Act. The geographic scope of the Act is national, applying across all states and territories of Australia. The determination specifies the maximum payment amounts for other grants to ensure that funding is appropriately allocated and controlled, with no stated exclusions or exemptions other than those provided for in the Higher Education Support Act. The application and enforcement of this determination are subject to the provisions of the primary Act and any subordinate instruments that may extend or modify the application of the determination. The legislation operates within the framework established by the Higher Education Support Act 2003, with the maximum payment amounts specified for each financial year to support the provision of higher education services. The determination came into effect on the day after its registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments, and any amendments, such as the Higher Education Support (Maximum Payments for Other Grants) Amendment Determination 2015 (No.1), are also registered and commence on their respective dates. This legislative instrument is designed to ensure that funding is distributed in accordance with the parameters set by the primary Act, supporting the broader objectives of higher education policy and funding in Australia.

Key Provisions

The Higher Education Support (Maximum Amounts for Other Grants) Determination 2015 sets out the maximum amounts for certain grants under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (sections 41-45(1A) and (1B)). For the year 2015, the maximum amount is $2,120,502,400; for 2016, it is $2,214,600,000; for 2017, it is $2,263,268,000; and for 2018, it is $2,304,087,000. These figures are determined under subsection 41-45(1) of the Act and pertain to specific items in the legislative framework. The Act imposes obligations on entities receiving funding under these grants, ensuring that their expenditures do not exceed the specified maximum amounts. Institutions must maintain proper records and provide documentation as required by the Act to demonstrate compliance with these financial limits. Additionally, the Act mandates that any changes to grant applications or expenditures must be reported to the relevant authorities to ensure ongoing adherence to the determined maximums. Failure to comply with the maximum amounts stipulated in the determination can result in penalties and other consequences. Under the Act, breaches may lead to financial penalties, recovery of excess payments, and potential audits by the Australian Government. The severity of penalties can vary, but they are designed to enforce adherence to the legislative limits and ensure the proper allocation of funds within the higher education sector.

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