(1) The Minister may
borrow moneys for the purpose of lending under section 17 —
(a) from
the Treasurer on such terms and conditions relating to repayment and payment
of interest as the Treasurer imposes; or
(b) with
the prior written approval of the Treasurer and on such terms and conditions
as the Treasurer approves, from persons other than the Treasurer.
(2) Any moneys
borrowed by the Minister under subsection (1)(b) may be raised —
(a) as
one loan or as several loans; and
(b) in
such manner as the Treasurer approves.
(3) The total amount
of the moneys borrowed by the Minister under subsection (1)(b) in any one
financial year is not to exceed such amount as the Treasurer approves.
[Section 17A inserted: No. 27 of 1998 s. 7.]