International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988

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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988

No. 23, 1988

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date: 10 July 2024

Includes amendments: Act No 67, 2024

Registered: 25 July 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 10 July 2024 (the compilation date).

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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Selfrepealing provisions

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Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Definitions

4 Agreements for purchase of additional shares of capital stock of the Bank

5 Appropriation and issue of securities

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

An Act relating to the purchase of additional shares of the capital stock of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988.

2  Commencement

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

3  Definitions

  In this Act:

Bank means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

4  Agreements for purchase of additional shares of capital stock of the Bank

  The Treasurer may, on behalf of Australia, make an agreement or agreements, containing such terms and conditions as the Treasurer determines, with the Bank for the purchase by Australia of 178 additional shares of the capital stock of the Bank at a price per share that is the equivalent of 120,635 United States dollars.

5  Appropriation and issue of securities

 (1) There may be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is appropriated accordingly, the money necessary for the purpose of making any payment to be made by Australia under an agreement made under section 4.

 (2) Section 7 of the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947 applies to any payment to be made by Australia under an agreement made under section 4 of this Act as it applies to payments under that Act.

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

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.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

/subsubparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Act

Number and year

Assent

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988

23, 1988

11 May 1988

11 May 1988 (s 2)

 

Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Act 2024

67, 2024

9 July 2024

Sch 4 (item 18): 10 July 2024 (s 2(1) item 8)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 3.....................

rs No 67, 2024

 

Overview

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988 was enacted to provide the legal framework for Australia to participate in the capital expansion of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, also known as the World Bank. This Act enables the Treasurer, on behalf of Australia, to enter into agreements for the purchase of additional shares in the Bank's capital stock. The policy objective of this legislation was to support the Bank's increased funding capacity, which in turn would enable it to undertake larger and more impactful development projects worldwide. The Act was passed by the Australian Parliament and commenced on the day it received the Royal Assent, which was 11 May 1988. This legislative action aimed to fill the gap in Australia's participation in the Bank's financial structure, facilitating greater contributions to global economic and social development initiatives.

Scope and Application

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988 applies specifically to the Commonwealth of Australia, empowering the Treasurer to enter into agreements with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for the purchase of additional shares of its capital stock. This Act facilitates the appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover payments made under any agreements formed under its provisions, thereby formalising Australia's financial commitment to the IBRD. The Act extends to any securities issued under such agreements, aligning them with the provisions of the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947. Notably, the Act is confined to the financial transactions related to the purchase of these shares and does not extend to other financial dealings or sectors unless explicitly mentioned. This legislation has been amended by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Act 2024, with specific sections being repealed and substituted as noted in the amendment history. The Act's geographic and jurisdictional reach is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting only those transactions and entities within its scope, particularly the Treasurer and the IBRD. There are no specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds outlined in the Act itself, though the terms and conditions of any agreements made under it may include such stipulations. The Act does not explicitly extend its application through subordinate instruments, though the nature of the agreements may introduce additional conditions or entities indirectly affected by the Act.

Key Provisions

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Share Increase) Act 1988 (the Act) primarily facilitates the purchase of additional shares in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (referred to as the Bank) by Australia. Section 4 authorises the Treasurer, on behalf of Australia, to enter into an agreement with the Bank for the purchase of 178 additional shares of the Bank’s capital stock. The purchase price per share is equivalent to 120,635 United States dollars, as determined by the Treasurer. Section 5 provides for the appropriation of necessary funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet the payment obligations under the agreement. Under the Act, the Treasurer is required to negotiate and enter into agreements with the Bank that outline the terms and conditions of the share purchase. Once an agreement is reached, the Treasurer must ensure that the necessary funds are appropriated from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to facilitate the payment. The Act also mandates that Section 7 of the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947 applies to any payments made by Australia under the agreements made under Section 4, ensuring consistency in the treatment of such payments. Failure to comply with the obligations imposed by the Act, such as not appropriating the necessary funds or not adhering to the agreed terms, may have legal consequences. While the Act does not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, breaches of financial obligations under Australian law can lead to significant civil and criminal penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. It is advisable for parties involved to strictly adhere to the provisions to avoid potential legal repercussions.

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