Statutory Rules
1975 No. 225
REGULATION UNDER THE STATES GRANTS (SCHOOLS) ACT 1973-1974.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the States Grants (Schools) Act 1973-1974.
Dated this twenty-third day of December, 1975.
A. R. CUTLER
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. L. CARRICK
Minister of State for Education.
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Amendments of the States Grants (Schools) Regulations†
Regulation 3 of the States Grants (Schools) Regulations is repealed and the following regulations substituted:—
Variation of amounts in Schedule 5 of the Act under sub-section 39 (2) of the Act.
“ 3. (1) The Act has effect as if the amounts specified in columns 3, 4 and 5 of Table 2 in Schedule 5 to the Act opposite to the name of the State of New South Wales were varied to read $2,905,939, $632,147 and $1,135,914, respectively.
“ (2) The Act has effect as if the amounts specified in columns 3 and 5 of Table 2 in Schedule 5 to the Act opposite the name of the State of Western Australia were varied to read $650,870 and $75,130, respectively.
Variation of amounts in Schedule 5 of the Act under sub-section 41 (5) of the Act.
“ 4. The Act has effect as if the amounts specified in column 2 of Table 3 in Schedule 5 to the Act opposite to the names of the States of Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania were varied to read $417,030, $123,770, $139,000 and $46,200, respectively.”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 December 1975.
† Statutory Rules 1975, No. 171.
Overview
The States Grants (Schools) Regulations 1975, made under the States Grants (Schools) Act 1973-1974, were introduced to address the need for adjustments in the allocation of financial grants to schools across various states, as permitted by the parent Act. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Administrator of the Government of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, and it was notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 December 1975. The policy objective, as implied by the amendments, is to ensure equitable distribution of funds to support educational infrastructure and services across different states by making necessary adjustments to the amounts specified in the original schedules of the Act.
Scope and Application
The States Grants (Schools) Regulations 1975, as amended, apply to the implementation of the States Grants (Schools) Act 1973-1974, providing a legislative framework for the allocation of Commonwealth grants to state schools in Australia. The regulations primarily concern the variation of specified amounts allocated to various states for educational purposes, as outlined in the Act. They apply to the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania, and aim to adjust the funding levels for schools within these states, reflecting the Commonwealth's commitment to equitable education funding across different jurisdictions. The regulations are applicable nationwide, encompassing all state schools within the mentioned states, and are subject to modifications through subordinate instruments as necessary. While the primary focus is on financial allocations, the Act and its regulations do not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the financial adjustments detailed in the legislative text.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation are sections 3 and 4, which vary the amounts specified in Schedule 5 of the States Grants (Schools) Act 1973-1974. Specifically, section 3 alters the figures for New South Wales and Western Australia, while section 4 adjusts the figures for Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania. These sections amend the financial allocations for these states under the Act, effectively changing the amounts that each state is entitled to receive under the grants for schools.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the relevant state governments, requiring them to adjust their financial records and allocations in line with the new figures specified. This means that the states must implement these changes in their budgetary processes to ensure that the correct amounts are provided for school grants. Compliance with these adjustments is essential to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the funding scheme.
Breaches of these regulations could result in administrative or financial discrepancies, potentially affecting the delivery of educational services. Although the legislation does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to these financial directives could lead to broader implications under the overarching States Grants (Schools) Act 1973-1974. This might include corrective actions or financial audits to ensure that the correct amounts are disbursed. The potential consequences underscore the importance of accurate and timely adjustments in line with the stipulated provisions.