APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES).
No. 48 of 1934.
An Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund a sum of One hundred and seventy-six thousand pounds for the purpose of Expenditure on certain Works and Services.
[Assented to 29th November, 1934.]
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 (Works and Services) Act 1934.
Appropriation of £176,000.
2. There shall be payable out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is hereby appropriated accordingly, for the purposes of expenditure on certain works and services, the sum of One hundred and seventy-six thousand pounds.
Purposes of appropriation.
3. The said sum granted by this Act is appropriated for the works and services set forth in the Schedule to this Act.
THE SCHEDULE.
— | Appropriated by this Act. |
Item— | £ |
1. Repairs and maintenance of buildings, and equipment; drainage; fencing; re-construction and repair of bridges; clearing Commonwealth lands; and other minor works services | 65,300 |
2. Additions to, and alterations and extension of, buildings and works services; earthworks; filling, grading, levelling and improvement of sites | 69,100 |
3. Construction and repair of roads on, and approaches to, Commonwealth Properties | 35,600 |
4. Additional subsidy for construction of dips for Cattle Tick Control (New South Wales) | 6,000 |
| 176,000 |
Overview
The Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1934 was enacted to address the need for specific funding allocations for various infrastructure and maintenance projects across the Commonwealth. Assented to on 29th November, 1934, this Act was brought before the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia to facilitate the appropriation of £176,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This allocation was intended to cover expenses for works and services such as repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment, drainage, fencing, and the construction and repair of roads on Commonwealth Properties. The policy objective of this Act was to ensure that the specified funds were appropriately allocated for essential infrastructure projects, thereby supporting the broader public works and services required by the government at the time.
Scope and Application
The Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1934 pertains to the allocation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for specific works and services. This Act applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and facilitates the disbursement of a total sum of one hundred and seventy-six thousand pounds for various purposes, including repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment, drainage, fencing, reconstruction and repair of bridges, clearing Commonwealth lands, and other minor works services. Additionally, it covers additions, alterations, and extensions of buildings and works, earthworks, and the filling, grading, levelling, and improvement of sites. The Act also allocates funds for the construction and repair of roads on, and approaches to, Commonwealth properties, as well as an additional subsidy for the construction of dips for Cattle Tick Control in New South Wales. The appropriation is subject to the specific items and amounts outlined in the Schedule to the Act.
Key Provisions
The Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1934 (sections 1-3) establishes the framework for the allocation of a specified sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Specifically, section 1 provides the title of the Act, while section 2 appropriates the sum of One hundred and seventy-six thousand pounds. Section 3 delineates that this appropriated sum is to be utilised for the works and services outlined in the Schedule of the Act. The purposes of this appropriation, as detailed in the Schedule, include repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment, drainage, fencing, reconstruction and repair of bridges, clearing Commonwealth lands, and other minor works services (item 1), additions to, and alterations and extensions of, buildings and works services, earthworks, and site improvements (item 2), as well as the construction and repair of roads on, and approaches to, Commonwealth Properties (item 3), and an additional subsidy for the construction of dips for Cattle Tick Control in New South Wales (item 4).
The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties involved, requiring adherence to the outlined purposes for the appropriated funds. Section 3 mandates that the funds are to be expended strictly in accordance with the items listed in the Schedule, ensuring that expenditures are directed towards the specified works and services. This requirement is designed to maintain fiscal discipline and ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively for the intended purposes.
In terms of potential consequences for non-compliance, the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches of its provisions. However, under Australian law, misuse of public funds or failure to adhere to the appropriated purposes can lead to significant legal and financial repercussions. This may include civil actions for misapplication of funds or criminal charges related to fraud, misappropriation, or other financial crimes, depending on the nature and extent of the breach. While the Act itself does not specify maximum penalties, related legislation and common law principles would apply, potentially resulting in substantial fines and imprisonment.