8Modification of Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2017‑2018

8 Modification of Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2017‑2018

This section applies to the Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2017‑2018. The Act has effect as follows:

as if Outcome 2 for the Department of Home Affairs in Schedule 1 to the Act were replaced with the following outcome:

Outcome 2
Support a prosperous and inclusive society, and advance Australia’s economic interests through the effective management of the visa, multicultural and citizenship programs and the provision of refugee and humanitarian assistance and settlement and migrant services industries

as if Outcome 2, Outcome 3 and Outcome 4 for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in Schedule 1 to the Act were replaced with the following outcomes:

Outcome 2 Advance Australia's strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic region by protecting, administering and researching the region Outcome 3 More sustainable, productive, internationally competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, food and fibre industries through policies and initiatives that promote better resource management practices, innovation, self-reliance and improved access to international markets Outcome 4 Safeguard Australia's animal and plant health status to maintain overseas markets and protect the economy and environment from the impact of exotic pests and diseases, through risk assessment, inspection and certification, and the implementation of emergency response arrangements for Australian agricultural, food and fibre industries

as if an administered item were included for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in Schedule 1 to the Act opposite the following outcome:

Outcome 5 Improve the health of rivers and freshwater ecosystems and water use efficiency through implementing water reforms, and ensuring enhanced sustainability, efficiency and productivity in the management and use of water resources

as if an administered item were included for the Attorney-General’s Department in Schedule 1 to the Act opposite the following outcome:

Outcome 2 Facilitate jobs growth through policies and programs that promote fair, productive and safe workplaces

as if an administered item were included for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications in Schedule 1 to the Act opposite the following outcome:

Outcome 5 Promote an innovative and competitive communications sector, through policy development, advice and program delivery, so all Australians can realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services

as if an administered item were included for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications in Schedule 1 to the Act opposite the following outcome: