43Transitional—applications made on or after commencement and before 1 March 2025

43 Transitional—applications made on or after commencement and before 1 March 2025

(1) This section applies in relation to an application made on or after the commencement day, and before 1 March 2025, for the making of a loan or grant under the HAFFF. (2) However, this section does not apply to an application made on or after the commencement day, and before 1 March 2025, if: (a) the application relates to another application (the earlier application) that was made before the commencement day; and (b) the earlier application is still being considered by Housing Australia at the time the application is made. (3) Despite section 28C, Housing Australia must not consider an application from an entity for the making of a loan or grant under the HAFFF unless the entity is, or is applying together with: (a) a State or Territory (paragraph 28F(1)(a)); or (b) a State-government-owned corporation (other than a utility provider) that is a constitutional corporation (paragraph 28F(1)(d)); or (c) a Territory-government-owned corporation (other than a utility provider) that is a constitutional corporation (paragraph 28F(1)(e)). (4) In this section:

commencement day means the day on which the Housing Australia Investment Mandate Amendment (2024 Measures No. 3) Direction 2024 commences.