List of grants under Division 41 for 2015

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List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education)

made under section 41-50 of the

Higher Education Support Act 2003

Compilation No. 1  

Compilation date:   8 August 2015

Includes amendments up to: Amendment No.1 to the List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education) (F2015L01234)

 

 

 

 

About this compilation

 

This compilation

This is a compilation of the List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education) that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 08/08/2015 (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

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on ComLaw (www.comlaw.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on ComLaw for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on ComLaw for the compiled law.

Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1   Preliminary

1           Name

 

This instrument is the List of grants under Division 41 for 2015.

2 Authority

This instrument is made under subsection 41-50(1) 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.


LIST PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 41-50 OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT ACT 2003 (THE ACT)
OF

MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF ALL GRANTS WHICH MAY BE PAID IN 2015 FOR EACH PURPOSE OF GRANT SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN SECTION 41-10 OF THE ACT

 

ITEM

PURPOSE OF GRANT

MAXIMUM AMOUNTS FOR 2015

ITEM 1

PROMOTE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

$181,736,500

ITEM 2

PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

Nil

ITEM 4

SUPPORT NATIONAL INSTITUTES SPECIFIED IN THE OTHER GRANTS GUIDELINES

$207,895,100

ITEM 5

SUPPORT CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

Nil

ITEM 6

ASSIST WITH THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS’ SUPERANNUATION LIABILITIES

$194,685,300

ITEM 7

TO SUPPORT RESEARCH BY, AND THE RESEARCH CAPABILITY OF, HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

$789,911,600

ITEM 8

TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING OF RESEARCH STUDENTS

$678,485,600

ITEM 9

FOSTER COLLABORATION AND REFORM IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Nil

ITEM 9A

SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND STRUCTURAL REFORM

Nil

ITEM 9B

SUPPORT STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT

Nil

ITEM 10

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE USED BY HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

Nil

ITEM 11 (a)

ASSURE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF AUSTRALIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR

$18,280,800

ITEM 11 (b)

FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF, OR PROMOTE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP IN, SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCE OR THE HUMANITIES IN AUSTRALIA

$10,030,500

ITEM 11 (c)

SUPPORT OPEN ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Nil

ITEM 12

ASSIST HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS WITH THE TRANSITIONAL COSTS OF CHANGES TO MAXIMUM STUDENT CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS

Nil

 

 

$2,081,025,400

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

    /subsubparagraph(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

SubCh = SubChapter(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

List of grants under Division 41 for 2015

F2015L00052

20 January 2015

-

Amendment No.1 to the List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education)

F2015L01234

8 August 2015

-

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Table

rs F2015l01234

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

The List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education) legislative instrument is made under section 41-50 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This instrument specifies the maximum amounts of all grants which may be paid in 2015 for each purpose of grant detailed in the Act, providing a clear framework for financial support within the higher education sector. It was introduced to address the need for clear and specific guidelines on the allocation of educational grants, ensuring that funding is appropriately directed towards various educational purposes as outlined by the Act. The instrument was enacted by the Parliament of Australia and aims to facilitate the efficient distribution of educational resources to meet the diverse needs of the higher education sector. The compilation date of this legislative instrument is 8 August 2015, and it includes amendments up to Amendment No.1 to the List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education) (F2015L01234).

Scope and Application

The List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education) made under section 41-50 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 applies to various purposes of grant specified in the table in section 41-10 of the Act. This legislative instrument sets out the maximum amounts of all grants which may be paid in 2015 for each specified purpose of grant. The instrument applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and is applicable to higher education providers within the jurisdiction. The grants are designed to support and enhance various aspects of the higher education sector, including promoting equality of opportunity, supporting research, and fostering collaboration and reform in higher education. Some of the items under the list have a specified maximum amount, while others are listed as 'nil', indicating that no grant amount is allocated for that particular purpose in 2015. The application of this legislative instrument is limited to the financial year 2015 and is subject to any amendments made under the Higher Education Support Act 2003. The instrument does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in its text. However, the Act itself may contain provisions that govern the eligibility criteria and conditions for the grants. The application, saving, and transitional provisions for the provisions and amendments of the compiled law are detailed in the endnotes of the compilation.

Key Provisions

The List of Maximum Grant Amounts under Division 41 for 2015 (Education) outlines the various maximum amounts of grants that may be paid by the Commonwealth for specific purposes under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (the Act). Section 41-10 of the Act specifies the purposes of these grants, and the List provides the corresponding maximum amounts for the year 2015. For instance, the grant for promoting equality of opportunity in higher education is capped at $181,736,500 (Item 1), while the grant for supporting research by, and the research capability of, higher education providers is set at $789,911,600 (Item 7). It is essential to note that some purposes, such as promoting productivity of higher education providers (Item 2) and supporting capital development projects of higher education providers (Item 5), have no allocated maximum amount for 2015. The Act imposes specific obligations on the Commonwealth and the higher education providers. The Commonwealth must ensure that the grants are disbursed within the specified maximum amounts, and higher education providers must comply with the conditions attached to these grants. This includes using the funds for the specified purposes and meeting any reporting or accountability requirements as stipulated by the Act. Higher education providers must also ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and adhere to any other conditions or restrictions imposed by the Act or associated guidelines. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 or the terms of the grants may result in various consequences. The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach in this legislative instrument. However, breaches of the Act or misuse of grant funds could potentially lead to legal actions, including civil suits for the recovery of funds or penalties. The maximum penalties for breaches of the Act would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any other applicable laws. It is crucial for both the Commonwealth and higher education providers to adhere to the requirements set out in the Act to avoid any legal repercussions.

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