22Variation of appropriations for Commonwealth grants

22 Variation of appropriations for Commonwealth grants

(1)  If –

(a) an appropriation is to be funded in whole or in part by a payment made to the State, by the Commonwealth, that is to be applied for a nominated purpose; and

(b) the Budget Papers contain an estimate of the level of funding to be provided to the State by the Commonwealth for that purpose which is less than the level of funding provided by the Commonwealth –

the Treasurer may, in writing, direct that the appropriation be increased to an amount not exceeding the level of funding provided by the Commonwealth.

(2)  If funding provided to the State by the Commonwealth is for a purpose not specified in the Budget Papers for the current financial year, the Treasurer may issue and apply from the Public Account, for a purpose approved, in writing, by the Treasurer, an amount not exceeding the level of funding provided by the Commonwealth.

(3)  The Public Account is, without further or other appropriation, appropriated to the extent necessary to provide an amount mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) .