International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986

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International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986

No. 143, 1986

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date: 10 July 2024

Includes amendments: Act No. 67, 2024

Registered: 24 July 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986 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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Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Interpretation

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

5 Agreements for purchase of additional shares of capital stock of the Corporation

6 Agreements subject to terms and conditions

7 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 and of the International Finance Corporation

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986.

2  Commencement

  This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

3  Interpretation

  In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

Bank means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Corporation means the International Finance Corporation established under the Articles of Agreement set out in the First Schedule to the International Finance Corporation Act 1955.

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 with the Bank for the purchase by Australia of 815 additional shares of the capital stock of the Bank at a price per share that is the equivalent of 100,000 United States dollars, being dollars in the currency of the United States of America of the weight and fineness that was in effect on 1 July 1944.

 

5  Agreements for purchase of additional shares of capital stock of the Corporation

  The Treasurer may, on behalf of Australia, make an agreement or agreements with the Corporation for the purchase by Australia of 14,560 additional shares of the capital stock of the Corporation at a price per share of 1,000 United States dollars or their equivalent in any other freely convertible currency or currencies.

6  Agreements subject to terms and conditions

  Subject to this Act, an agreement referred to in section 4 or 5 may contain such terms and conditions as the Treasurer determines.

7  Appropriation and issue of securities

 (1) There may be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is appropriated accordingly, the moneys necessary for the purpose of making any payment to be made by Australia in pursuance of an agreement made under section 4 or 5.

 (2) Section 7 of the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947 applies to any payment to be made by Australia in pursuance of an agreement made under section 4 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 Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986

143, 1986

9 Dec 1986

9 Dec 1986 (s 2)

 

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

67, 2024

9 July 2024

Sch 4 (item 20): 10 July 2024 (s 2(1) item 8)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

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

am No 67, 2024

 

 

Overview

The International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986 was enacted to facilitate the purchase of additional shares in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) by Australia. Authorised by the Australian Parliament, the Act empowers the Treasurer to enter into agreements with these institutions for the acquisition of shares. This legislative initiative aimed to address the need for increased financial contributions to support the operations and projects of the IBRD and IFC, thus aligning with Australia's commitment to international development and financial stability. The policy objective behind the Act is to enable Australia to participate more actively in these international financial institutions, thereby enhancing its influence and capacity to contribute to global economic development. The Act allows for the appropriation of necessary funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for payments associated with these share purchases. It also incorporates provisions for the terms and conditions of such agreements to be determined by the Treasurer. The legislation ensures that payments made under these agreements are subject to relevant legal frameworks, such as those outlined in the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947. This Act, through its clear mandate and financial provisions, seeks to formalise and facilitate Australia's engagement with key international financial bodies.

Scope and Application

The International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986 authorises the Treasurer, on behalf of Australia, to enter into agreements with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation for the purchase of additional shares of their capital stock. Specifically, the Act allows for the purchase of 815 additional shares from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and 14,560 additional shares from the International Finance Corporation, with the terms and conditions of these agreements determined by the Treasurer. This Act applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and its officials, particularly the Treasurer, and extends to any agreements made for the purchase of additional shares of capital stock of these international financial institutions. The Act does not specify any exclusions or exemptions but allows for the appropriation of necessary funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the payments pursuant to the agreements. The scope of the Act is limited to the financial transactions related to the purchase of additional shares in the specified international financial institutions, and its application is primarily within the context of Australia’s engagement with these institutions.

Key Provisions

The International Financial Institutions (Share Increase) Act 1986 (the "Act") allows the Treasurer, on behalf of Australia, to enter into agreements with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the "Bank") and the International Finance Corporation (the "Corporation") for the purchase of additional shares. Under Section 4, the Treasurer can agree to purchase 815 additional shares of the Bank's capital stock at a price of 100,000 United States dollars per share, while Section 5 permits the purchase of 14,560 additional shares of the Corporation's capital stock at 1,000 United States dollars per share or its equivalent in any freely convertible currency. These agreements can include terms and conditions as determined by the Treasurer, as per Section 6. The Act imposes several obligations on the Treasurer and relevant financial institutions. The Treasurer is authorised to make these agreements on behalf of Australia, as stated in Sections 4 and 5. Additionally, Section 7 allows for the appropriation of necessary funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to make payments under these agreements. This section also references the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947, ensuring that payments made under these agreements are governed by the same principles as those under that Act. Violations of the Act may result in various penalties and consequences. While the Act does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties, breaches of agreements or failure to comply with the appropriation and issuance of securities could potentially lead to legal action or financial repercussions. The consequences for such breaches would depend on the nature and severity of the violation, and might include civil liability, fines, or other legal actions as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities.

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International Trade Law
Finance & Banking Law
Instrument
Act
Concepts
Definitions & Interpretation
Commencement Provisions
Appropriation and issue of securities
Agreements for purchase of additional shares

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