Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Act 2007
No. 46, 2007
An Act to amend the law relating to the granting of financial assistance to the States for primary and secondary education, and for related purposes
Contents
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Schedule(s)
Schedule 1—Amendments
Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004
Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Act 2007
No. 46, 2007
An Act to amend the law relating to the granting of financial assistance to the States for primary and secondary education, and for related purposes
[Assented to 10 April 2007]
The Parliament of Australia enacts:
1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Act 2007.
2 Commencement
This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
3 Schedule(s)
Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.
Schedule 1—Amendments
Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004
1 Schedule 3 (cell at table item 2, column 3)
Repeal the cell, substitute:
2 Schedule 3 (cell at table item 3, column 3)
Repeal the cell, substitute:
3 Schedule 5 (cell at table item 3, column 3)
Repeal the cell, substitute:
4 Schedule 5 (table item 4)
Repeal the item, substitute:
5 Part 1 of Schedule 9 (cell at table item 4, column 6)
Repeal the cell, substitute:
[Minister’s second reading speech made in—
House of Representatives on 28 February 2007
Senate on 22 March 2007]
Overview
The Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Act 2007 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia with the aim of amending the law governing the provision of financial assistance to states for primary and secondary education. This legislation addresses the need to update and refine the financial support mechanisms for educational institutions, ensuring they are aligned with current educational needs and policy objectives. The Act was assented to on 10 April 2007 and commenced on the same date. The primary focus of this Act is to make necessary adjustments to the financial provisions outlined in the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004, thereby enhancing the efficacy of educational funding distribution across the states.
Scope and Application
The Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Act 2007 is an Act of the Commonwealth of Australia that amends the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004. It applies to the federal government’s financial assistance to the States for primary and secondary education, targeting educational institutions and related entities within the Commonwealth jurisdiction. The Act modifies specific financial figures in the original Act's schedules to adjust the funding allocations for schools. This amendment ensures that the financial support provided under the Act is updated to reflect the most current financial requirements and priorities. The Act commenced on the day it received Royal Assent, which was 10 April 2007. It does not specify any exclusions or exemptions but rather updates the monetary values in the original Act, thereby affecting the financial support mechanisms for educational institutions across the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Act 2007 primarily amends the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004. Key provisions include amendments to financial allocations for educational support within Schedule 3 and Schedule 5 of the 2004 Act. Specifically, under Schedule 3, the cell at table item 2, column 3, is repealed and replaced with $429,520, and similarly, the cell at table item 3, column 3, is repealed and replaced with $362,380. In Schedule 5, the cell at table item 3, column 3, is repealed and substituted with $107,000, while table item 4 is repealed and replaced with $42,008,101, $838,107, and $107,000. Additionally, in Part 1 of Schedule 9, the cell at table item 4, column 6, is repealed and replaced with $9,445. These changes are intended to adjust the financial support provided to states for primary and secondary education.
The amended Act imposes specific financial obligations on the Commonwealth, ensuring that states receive updated funding allocations as specified in the new figures. These adjustments reflect the government's commitment to providing adequate financial resources to support educational initiatives and maintain the quality of education services across the states. The revised figures in the schedules signify the updated financial commitments necessary to meet the educational needs of the respective jurisdictions.
Failure to comply with the financial provisions outlined in the amended Act could lead to significant repercussions. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the Act, breaches of such financial obligations could potentially result in legal consequences. The financial support provided under this Act is critical for the operation of educational institutions, and non-compliance could adversely affect the delivery of educational services. The potential consequences may include legal actions aimed at ensuring adherence to the financial commitments stipulated in the Act, thus safeguarding the educational interests of the states.