Advance to the Finance Minister – section 13 of Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2005-2006 (No. 12 of 2005-2006)

This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

What this does: This document approves an extra $666,673 in government funding for the Department of Environment and Heritage.

What it's for: The money supports the Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF) program—an Australian Government commitment to renewable energy.

Why this mechanism: This is an "Advance to the Finance Minister" determination made under Section 13 of the Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2005-2006. This section gives the Finance Minister (or their delegate) power to approve urgent additional funding when money runs out unexpectedly or new urgent needs arise. It allows the government to spend money immediately without waiting for Parliament to pass new legislation, provided the amount stays within a pre-approved cap.

Who decided this: Beverley Anne Hazell, a Division Manager at the Department of Finance and Administration, acting as a delegate under the Act.

View image in the official sourceADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER – SECTION 13 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No. 2) 2005-2006

I, Beverley Anne Hazell, Division Manager, Financial Reporting and Cash Management Division, Financial Management Group, Department of Finance and Administration, pursuant to Section 13 of Appropriation Act (No.2) 2005-2006, 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. The additional amount is provided for the purpose of meeting a current Australian Government commitment under the Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF) programme.

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Appropriation Item	Agency	Amount
		$
Appropriation Act (No.2) 2005-2006	Department of Environment and Heritage	666,673
Administered Assets and Liabilities

Beverley Anne Hazell

Division Manager

Financial Reporting and Cash Management Division

Financial Management Group

No. 12 of 2005-2006

25 May 2006

ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER — SECTIO ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER — SECTION 13 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No. 2) 2005-2006

ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE MINISTER – SECTION 13 OF APPROPRIATION ACT (No. 2) 2005-2006

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Appropriation Item	Agency	Amount
		$
Appropriation Act (No.2) 2005-2006	Department of Environment and Heritage	666,673
Administered Assets and Liabilities