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Advance to the Finance Minister – section 11 of Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2000-2001 (No. 20 of 2000-2001)

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This document is a budget allocation decision made under the "Advance to the Finance Minister" power in the Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2000-2001.

What it does:

Authorises an extra $6,595,417 for the Department of Finance & Administration
The money is for making specific payments to States and Territories
This falls under "Outcome 2" — which covers improving government efficiency

Why this mechanism exists: The "Advance to the Finance Minister" is a standing power that lets the government move money between budget areas (or add funds) without passing a new law through Parliament each time. It's like having an emergency credit card for the budget, though it still requires formal paperwork like this determination.

Who decided this: Phillip Prior, a Branch Manager in the Department of Finance, acting under delegation from the Finance Minister.

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ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER — SECTIO

ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER — SECTION 11 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No.2) 2000-2001

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I, Phillip Prior, Branch Manager, Commonwealth Financial Reporting Unit, Budget Group, Department of Finance and Administration, pursuant to section 11 of Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2000-2001, hereby determine that the appropriation item listed in Column 1 for the agency listed in Column 2 be increased by the amount listed in Column 3.

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Appropriation Item	Agency	Amount
		$

Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2000-2001	Department of Finance & Administration	6,595,417
Administered Expenses Specific Payments to the States & Territories
Outcome 2
Improved and more efficient government government operations

Phillip Prior No. 20 of 2000-2001

30 May 2001

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ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER — SECTIO ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER — SECTION 11 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No.2) 2000-2001

ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER – SECTION 11 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No.2) 2000-2001

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Appropriation Item	Agency	Amount
		$

Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2000-2001	Department of Finance & Administration	6,595,417
Administered Expenses Specific Payments to the States & Territories
Outcome 2
Improved and more efficient government government operations

Phillip Prior No. 20 of 2000-2001

30 May 2001