Appropriation (No. 4) 1965–66
No. 19 of 1966
An Act to appropriate a sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, additional to the sum appropriated by the Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1965–66, for certain expenditure in respect of the year ending on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-six.
[Assented to 18 May, 1966]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title.
1. This Act may be cited as the Appropriation Act (No. 4) 1965–66.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Issue and application of $14,542,000.
3. The Treasurer may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and apply for the services specified in the Schedule to this Act, in respect of the year ending on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-six, the sum of Fourteen million five hundred and forty-two thousand dollars.
Appropriation.
4. The sum authorized by this Act to be issued out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated, and shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-five, for the services expressed in the Schedule to this Act in respect of the financial year that commenced on that date.
the schedule Section 3.
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abstract
— | Total |
| $ |
part 1.—departments and services—other than business undertakings and territories of the commonwealth | |
Department of Civil Aviation............................... | 130,000 |
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization........ | 100 |
Department of External Affairs.............................. | 8,753,600 |
Department of Health.................................... | 122,500 |
Department of Immigration................................ | 13,000 |
Department of the Interior................................. | 77,300 |
Department of National Development......................... | 195,000 |
Department of Primary Industry............................. | 8,500 |
Prime Minister’s Department............................... | 67,105 |
Department of Shipping and Transport......................... | 60,000 |
Department of Social Services.............................. | 102,602 |
Department of Trade and Industry............................ | 66,500 |
Department of the Treasury................................ | 238,293 |
Department of Works.................................... | 365,900 |
Total Part 1......................... | 10,200,400 |
part 2.—business undertakings— | |
Commonwealth Railways................................ | 27,000 |
Postmaster-General’s Department........................... | 2,000,000 |
Broadcasting and Television Services........................ | 5,200 |
Total Part 2......................... | 2,032,200 |
part 3.—territories of the commonwealth— | |
Australian Capital Teeritory............................... | 825,400 |
Northern Territory..................................... | 1,469,000 |
Papua and New Guinea.................................. | 15,000 |
Total Part 3......................... | 2,309,400 |
total.............................. | 14,542,000 |
Overview
The Appropriation Act (No. 4) 1965–66, enacted on 18 May 1966, was introduced to address the need for additional funding beyond what was previously appropriated by the Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1965–66. This legislation was enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia to provide supplementary appropriations for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 1966. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply a total sum of Fourteen million five hundred and forty-two thousand dollars from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for specified services as outlined in the schedule. This appropriation is deemed to have been effective from 1 July 1965, covering various departments and services, including business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth.
Scope and Application
The Appropriation Act (No. 4) 1965–66, as enacted, is a financial measure that authorises the appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for specified services within the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act applies to various departments and entities within the federal government, including the Department of Civil Aviation, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, the Department of External Affairs, and numerous other departments and services. It also encompasses business undertakings such as Commonwealth Railways and the Postmaster-General’s Department, as well as the territories of the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, and Papua and New Guinea. The Act is geographically confined to the national jurisdiction of Australia, governing expenditures for the financial year commencing on 1 July 1965 and concluding on 30 June 1966. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply a total sum of $14,542,000 for the specified services, with the appropriation deemed to have been effective from the start of the financial year. The Act does not provide for specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but rather outlines the allocation of funds to specified departments and services as detailed in its schedule. The application and further regulation of these appropriations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, but such details are not elaborated upon within the Act itself.
Key Provisions
The Appropriation Act (No. 4) 1965–66 (the Act) primarily authorises the appropriation of a specific sum of money for certain expenditures during the fiscal year ending 30 June 1966. Under Section 3 of the Act, the Treasurer is empowered to issue a sum of Fourteen million five hundred and forty-two thousand dollars from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is to be applied for the services detailed in the Schedule attached to the Act. The appropriation, as outlined in Section 4, is deemed to have been made from 1 July 1965, for the services listed in the Schedule, which pertains to the financial year that began on that date.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the Treasurer and other relevant authorities. The primary obligation is the issuance and application of the appropriated funds for the services specified in the Schedule. This includes allocating funds to various departments and services, business undertakings, and territories of the Commonwealth as detailed in the Schedule. The Treasurer must ensure that the funds are utilised strictly for the purposes and services for which they have been appropriated.
In terms of consequences for breach, the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for non-compliance with its provisions. However, any misuse or misappropriation of the funds appropriated by this Act could potentially lead to legal action under general appropriation and public finance laws. The penalties for such breaches can vary, but they may include fines, imprisonment, or other civil or criminal consequences depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with other relevant laws and regulations governing public expenditure and financial management in Australia.