Scrutiny of Commonwealth expenditure 2020

Scrutiny of Commonwealth expenditure 2023

The Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997 (FF(SP) Act) and the Industry Research and Development Act 1986 (IRD Act) authorise the Commonwealth to spend public money on grants and programs specified in instruments made under those Acts. The scrutiny of such instruments is a key aspect of parliamentary scrutiny and control of Commonwealth expenditure.

To facilitate such scrutiny, chapter 3 of each Delegated Legislation Monitor outlines the nature and extent of Commonwealth expenditure that is authorised by the FF(SP) Act and the IRD Act, and specified in delegated legislation made under those Acts.

The committee will write to relevant legislation committees under Senate standing order 23(4) to alert those committees to the instruments related to the portfolios allocated to them.

Information on the total amount and duration of expenditure for a grant or program is based on descriptions provided in the explanatory statements to the instruments. This may not reflect the final amount or duration of actual Commonwealth expenditure on the grant or program.

Please note that instruments will only appear on the above pages once they have been considered and reported on by the committee. As a result, the instruments listed are those registered on the Federal Register of Legislation between 21 November 2019 and 28 May 2020.

For a complete, up-to-date list of all instruments specifying Commonwealth expenditure under the FF(SP) Act or IRD Act, please see the Federal Register of Legislation.

Grant or Program Instrument Total amount Duration
Access to Bushfire Construction Standards ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Access to Bushfire Construction Standards Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00476]$132,000Maximum amount in 2019-20
Adult Learners’ WeekFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01040]$0.6 millionOver three years from 2020-21
Adult Mental Health CentresFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00659]$93,500,000Over four years from 2020-21
Advancing Research and Development for Critical Minerals ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Advancing Research and Development for Critical Minerals Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00949]$4.5 millionDuration not specified.
Australia-China Agricultural Regulatory CooperationFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Water and the Environment Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00657]$4,700,000Over four years from 2019-20
Australian Music Industry PackageFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00384]$30,900,000Over five years from 2019-20
Bankable Feasibility Study on High-Efficiency Low-Emissions Coal Plant in Collinsville ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Bankable Feasibility Study on High-Efficiency Low-Emissions Coal Plant in Collinsville Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00772]$4,000,000Maximum
Bushfire Recovery Access ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00033]$14,700,000Over three years from 2019-20
Bushfire trauma response coordinatorsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00033]$3,200,000Over three years from 2019-20
Business Advice for Recovery and Resilience ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Strengthening Business — Business Advice for Recovery and Resilience Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00573]$12,800,000Until 2022
Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young AustraliansFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01637]$8,200,000Over three years from 2019-20
Community Languages Multicultural Grants ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 1) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01632]$12,600,000Over three years from 2019-20
Community STEM Engagement Grants ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Maker Projects — Community STEM Engagement Grants Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00554]$1,000,000Maximum amount in 2019-20
Continuity of Support Fund for Clients of Programs Transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00385]$9,700,000In 2020-21 (reduced funding in subsequent years)
Coronavirus economic response—pandemic leave disaster paymentsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00994]Total amount of spending authorised is not specified.Duration not specified.
Creative Economy Support PackageFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 7) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01042]RISE fund: $75 million
Sustainability Fund: $35 million
Maximum amount in 2020-21
Cross-jurisdictional mental health networkFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00033]$500,000Over three years from 2019-20
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange PilotFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00391]$250,000One-off payment in 2019-20
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01040]$5.4 millionOver 12 years from 2019-20
Disaster Risk Reduction PackageFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00781]$26,100,000Over five years from 2019-20
Donor Human Milk Bank ServiceFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00659]$2,000,000In 2019-20
Eat Seafood Australia ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Eat Seafood Australia Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L01101]$4 millionMaximum amount in 2020-21
Electromagnetic Energy Program—public communicationsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00105]$1,800,000Over four years from 2019-20
Empowering Businesses To Go Digital ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Empowering Business To Go Digital Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00731]$3,000,000One-off grant
Environmental Education Centres ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Environmental Education Centres Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00771]$50,000,000Maximum
Fisheries Habitat Restoration (FHR) ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture Measures No. 2) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01638]$8,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
Forestry Recovery Development Fund ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Forestry Recovery Development Fund Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L01081]$40 millionOver three years from 2020-21
Future Leaders ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01639]$7,500,000Over two years from 2020-21
Grant to Anti Defamation Commission Incorporated—Click Against Hate ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00660]$3,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
Grant to DemoDAIRY Foundation Limited—Powell Legacy FundFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00660]$100,000In 2019-20
Grant to DP Jones Nursing HomeFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 3) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01642]$480,000To date
Grant to News Corp—Online Spelling BeeFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01639]$345,240One-off grant in 2019-20
Grant to QAL FinanceFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00658]$8,400,000Over two years from 2020-21
Grant to the Trustee for Raise FoundationFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01041]$3 millionMaximum amount in 2020-21
Grants for support relating to stillbirth, miscarriage and newborn deathFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 2) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01640]$1,300,000Over two years from 2019-20
Grants to General Sir John Monash Foundation to administer the Bob Hawke John Monash Scholarships and the Tim Fischer John Monash ScholarshipsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 4) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01536]$10,000,000Two one-off grants in 2019-20
Grants to the International Financial Reporting Standards FoundationFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Treasury Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01044]$2 millionMaximum amount in 2020-21
Grants to University of Technology Sydney for Anti‑Slavery Australia—Complex Violence Intervention (Forced Marriage) ProjectFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00792]$400,000Maximum in 2020-21
Harvest Trail Service—Collaborating with IndustryFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01637]$1,000,000Over two years from 2019-20
Hinkler Regional Deal Agricultural Technology Facility ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Hinkler Regional Deal Agricultural Technology Facility Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00472]$5,000,000Maximum amount in 2019-20
Imparja TelevisionFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00384]$800,000In 2019-20
Initiatives to reduce regulatory and auditing burdens in the dairy export supply chain, and to support Dairy RegTech 2022Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Water and the Environment Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00390]$14,800,000Over six years from 2019-20
International Space Investment Initiative ProgramIndustry Research and Development (International Space Investment Initiative Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00089]$15,000,000(initial funding)
Jobs and Education Data Infrastructure (JEDI)Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01637]$28,200,000Over four years from 2018-19
Local Jobs—COVID-19 Recovery PilotFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01040]$56.7 millionOver two years from 2020-21
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 6) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00944]$500 millionOver two years from 2020-21
Manufacturing Modernisation Fund ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Program) Instrument 2019 [F2019L01538]$50,000,000In 2019-20
Mid-Career CheckpointFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00233]$75,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
Multicultural Community Amenities Grants in the Northern TerritoryFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00781]$2,000,000Maximum in 2020-21
National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment ServicesFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00385]$1,000,000In 2020-21 (and the same amount in subsequent years)
National Careers Institute (NCI) Grants ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01637]$36,300,000Over four years from 2019-20
National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual AbuseFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00792]$22,500,000Over five years from 2020-21
National Communications Campaign to Support Small Business ProgramIndustry Research and Development (National Communications Campaign to Support Small Business Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00607]$5,000,000In 2019-20 and 2020-21
National Environmental Science ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Water and the Environment Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00816]$149,000,000Over seven years from 2020-21
National Product Stewardship Investment Fund (NPSIF)Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Environment and Energy Measures No. 3) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01630]$20,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility New Community Benefit ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00817]$4,000,000Over two years from 2020-21
Northern Endeavour Temporary Operations ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Northern Endeavour Temporary Operations Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00125]$10,000,000(initial funding)
Online resources and professional development for mathematics teachersFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00233]$9,500,000Over four years from 2019-20
Online Tertiary Learning Repository (TLR) servicesFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01639]$2,500,000Over four years from 2019-20
Pacific Secondary School Scholarships (PSSS) ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Foreign Affairs and Trade Measures No. 2) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01631]$66,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
Payments to Plant Health Australia LimitedFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Water and the Environment Measures No. 5) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01039]$15.7 millionOver three years from 2020-21
Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00659]$43,900,000Over seven years from 2018-19
Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00659]$16,000,000Over three years from 2020-21
Phonics Targeted Assistance Program for Disadvantaged SchoolsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00660]$2,800,000Over two years from 2020-21
Pre-feasibility Study on a Proposed Pumped Hydro-electric Power Plant in Central Queensland ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Pre-feasibility Study on a Proposed Pumped Hydro-electric Power Plant in Central Queensland Program) Instrument 2020 [F2020L00774]$2,000,000Maximum
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries and Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing in Southeast Asia and Pacific IslandsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture Measures No. 2) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01638]$14,400,000Over four years from 2019-20
Public Interest News Gathering (PING) ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00658]$50,000,000Over two years from 2019-20
Reading Writing HotlineFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01040]$1.9 millionOver three years from 2020-21
Reconnect ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 3) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01043]$71 millionOver three years from 2020-21
Regional Airport ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development Measures No. 2) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01629]$100,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
Residential Aged Care Viability ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01041]$104.5 millionOver three years from 2019-20
Rural Inspire ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 5) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01639]$2,000,000Over three years from 2019-20
School Leaver ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education, Skills and Employment Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01040]$0.9 millionMaximum amount in in 2020-21
Seniors Connected—Phone SupportFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 6) Regulations 2019 [F2019L01628]$4,000,000Over four years from 2019-20 (approximately)
Small business bushfire financial support lineFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Treasury Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00101]$3,500,000Over three years from 2019-20
Space Infrastructure Fund ProgramIndustry Research and Development (Space Infrastructure Fund Program) Instrument 2019 [F2019L01504]$19,500,000Over three years from 2019-20
Sport and Recreation ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 4) Regulations 2020 [F2020L01041]$408.8 millionOver four years from 2019-20
Support for the Cook IslandsFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Foreign Affairs and Trade Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00661]$8,000,000Over four years from 2020-21
Support services for post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses—emergency services workers involved in the 2019-20 bushfire seasons and support and mental health literacy network for emergency services workers—pilot programFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00104]$11,500,000Over three years from 2019-20
Support to communities affected by bushfires—payments for childrenFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00032]$10,000,000In 2019-20 (uncapped)
Supporting communities in recoveryFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00033]$2,700,000Over three years from 2019-20
Telecommunications Emergency Resilience PackageFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Measures No. 5) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00818]$37,100,000Over two years from 2020-21
Traceability Grants ProgramFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Water and the Environment Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00102]$7,000,000Over four years from 2019-20
Training for front-line personnelFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 1) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00033]$2,000,000Over three years from 2019-20
Youth Action Support Project Grants SchemeFinancial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 [F2020L00392]$500,000Over three years from 2019-20