APPROPRIATION. (No. 2) 1944-45.
No. 8 of 1945.
An Act to grant and apply an additional sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-five, and to appropriate such sum.
[Assented to 27th June, 1945.]
Preamble.
BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, for the purpose of appropriating the grant originated in the House of Representatives, as follows:—
Short title.
1. This Act may be cited as the Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1944-45.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Issue and application of £20,000.000
3. The Treasurer may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and apply towards making good the supply hereby granted to His Majesty for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-five, the sum of Twenty million pounds.
Appropriation
4. The said sum granted by this Act is appropriated, and shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and forty-four, for the purposes and services set forth in the Schedule to this Act in relation to the financial year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-five.
THE SCHEDULE.
Section 4.
PART I.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH
| £ |
XIV.—DEFENCE AND WAR (1939-44) SERVICES....... | 20,000.000 |
Overview
The Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1944-45 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for additional funding to cover the financial obligations of the Commonwealth for the year ending 30 June 1945. This legislation was brought about in the context of the ongoing demands of World War II, necessitating further appropriation beyond what was initially allocated. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply the sum of Twenty million pounds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet these expenditures, ensuring that the government could continue to fund its services and operations effectively. The primary objective of the Act is to facilitate the appropriation of the granted sum, which is deemed to have been appropriated from 1 July 1944, to cover the specified purposes and services outlined in the Schedule for the financial year in question.
Scope and Application
The Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1944-45 applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and its various departments and services, specifically excluding business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth. It provides the authority for the Treasurer to issue funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the supply granted for the financial year ending on 30 June 1945. The act authorises the expenditure of Twenty million pounds, which is deemed to have been appropriated from 1 July 1944, for the services and purposes detailed in the Schedule, particularly for Defence and War (1939-44) services. The act’s reach is limited to Commonwealth entities and excludes any territorial or business undertakings, ensuring the funds are applied strictly within the designated parameters outlined in the Schedule. The act does not specify any exclusions or thresholds but relies on the Schedule to detail the specific appropriation for different services.
Key Provisions
The Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1944-45 (sections 1-4) establishes the framework for the allocation of a specified sum of money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. The Act provides for the issuance and application of £20,000,000 to meet the financial requirements for the year ending 30 June 1945 (section 3). The Act comes into operation on the day it receives Royal Assent (section 2), and the funds are deemed to be appropriated from 1 July 1944 for the services and purposes detailed in the accompanying Schedule (section 4). The primary focus of this appropriation is for the Defence and War Services for the period 1939-44.
Entities governed by this Act, particularly the Treasurer, are required to ensure that the specified sum is correctly issued from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and applied to the designated purposes (section 3). The Act also mandates that the appropriation is to be considered effective from 1 July 1944, aligning with the financial year in question (section 4).
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act may result in legal repercussions. However, the Act does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. Given its historical context, non-compliance could potentially lead to administrative or financial oversight issues, but specific penalties are not outlined within the text of this Act. The absence of explicit penalties in the Act suggests that adherence to the appropriation directives is critical, with implications for financial oversight and governance.