Appropriation (Works and Services) Act (No. 2) 1954-55

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES) (No. 2) 1954-55.

No. 24 of 1955.

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 fifty-five, for the purposes of Additions, New Works and other Services involving Capital Expenditure and to appropriate that sum.

[Assented to 15th June, 1955.]

BE it enacted by the Queen'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 (No. 2) 1954-55.

Commencement.

2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Issue and application of £2,801,000.

3. The Treasurer may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and apply towards making good the supply hereby granted to Her Majesty for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-five, the sum of Two million eight hundred and one thousand pounds.

4. The

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Appropriation.

4. The 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 fifty-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 fifty-five.

Section 4.

Section 4. THE SCHEDULE.

ABSTRACT.

—	Total.
PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH—	£
prime Minister's Department............................	55,000
Department of the Treasury.............................	27,000
Department of the Interior..............................	233,000
Department of Works.................................	225,000
Department of Civil Aviation............................	500,000
Department of Trade and Customs........................	3,000
Department of Health.................................	239,000
Department of Commerce and Agriculture...................	922,000
Department of Social Services...........................	7,000
Department of Shipping and Transport......................	44,000
Total Part 1.......................	2,255,000
PART 2.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS—
Postmaster-General's Department..........................	454,000
Broadcasting Services..................................	89,000
Total Part 2.......................	543,000
PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH—
Northern Territory....................................	3,000
Total Part 3.......................	3,000
Total.........................	2,801,000

CAPITAL WORKS AND SERVICES.

PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.	£
PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT.
Division No. 2.
2. Australian National University—Permanent buildings, acquisition and erection of dwellings, equipment and works	55,000
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
Division No. 6.
1. Government Printing Office, Canberra—Purchase of machinery and additional equipment	27,000
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Division No. 11.
1. Commonwealth offices and other buildings—Acquisition of sites and buildings...	233,000
DEPARTMENT OF WORKS.
Division No. 14.
5. Works Hostels Trust Account—Working advance......................	30,000
6. Works Undertakings Trust Account—Working advance..................	195,000
Total Department of Works...............	225,000
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION.
Division No. 15.
3. Qantas Empire Airways Ltd.—Provision of additional share capital...........	500,000
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS.
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
Division No. 18.
1. Acquisition of sites and buildings.................................	3,000
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Division No. 20.
1. Tuberculosis Act 1948—Reimbursement of expenditure to State Governments....	210,000
2. Purchase of laboratory equipment.................................	25,000
3. Blood fractionation—Installation of plant............................	4,000
Total Department of Health.................	239,000
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURE.
Under Control of Department of Commerce and Agriculture.
Division No. 25.
7. Flax Commission—Advances....................................	(a) 913,000
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
Division No. 25k.
1. Acquisition of sites and buildings.................................	5,000
Under Control of Department of Works.
Division No. 26.
1. Buildings, works, fittings and furniture..............................	4,000
Total Department of Commerce and Agriculture	922,000
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
Division No. 28.
1. Acquisition of sites and buildings.................................	7,000

(a) Includes £778,000 to be paid to Revenue for assets taken over from the Flax Production Committee.

Capital Works and Services.

PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH—continued.	£
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT.
Division No. 30.
3. Lighthouse services—Purchase and installation of equipment..........	19,000
Under Control of Department of Works.
Division No. 32.
2. Marine Branch—Buildings, works, fittings and furniture.............	25,000
Total Department of Shipping and Transport	44,000
Total Part 1..........................	2,255,000
PART 2.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS.
POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Division No. 47.
1. Telephone exchange services...............................	422,000
3. Telegraph and miscellaneous services..........................	32,000
Total Postmaster-General's Department........	454,000
BROADCASTING SERVICES.
Under Control of Postmaster-General's Department.
Division No. 50.
1. Engineering services.....................................	3,000
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
Division No. 51.
2. Acquisition of sites and buildings for television purposes.............	86,000
Total Broadcasting Services...............	89,000
Total Past 2..........................	543,000
PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
NORTHERN TERRITORY.
DEPARTMENT OF WORKS.
Division No. 56.
1. Buildings, works, fittings and furniture.........................	3,000
Total Northern Territory..................	3,000
Total Part 3..........................	3,000
Total...............................	2,801,000

Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by A. J. Arthur at the Government Printing Office, Canberra.

Overview

The Appropriation (Works and Services) Act (No. 2) 1954-55 was enacted in 1955 to address the need for additional capital expenditure for various departments and services within the Commonwealth of Australia for the financial year ending 30 June 1955. This Act was introduced by the Parliament of Australia and received Royal Assent on 15 June 1955. It authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply a sum of £2,801,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the additional appropriations required for works, new services, and capital expenditure across multiple government departments and services, including but not limited to the Prime Minister’s Department, Department of the Treasury, Department of the Interior, and Department of Civil Aviation. The primary policy objective of this Act is to ensure the financial resources are adequately allocated to support the operational and infrastructural needs of the Commonwealth government for the specified period.

Scope and Application

The Appropriation (Works and Services) Act (No. 2) 1954-55 pertains to the allocation and application of a specific sum of money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1955, aimed at funding additions, new works, and other services involving capital expenditure. This Act applies to various departments and services within the Commonwealth, including the Prime Minister's Department, Department of the Treasury, Department of the Interior, Department of Works, Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Trade and Customs, Department of Health, Department of Commerce and Agriculture, Department of Social Services, and Department of Shipping and Transport. Additionally, it covers business undertakings such as the Postmaster-General's Department and Broadcasting Services, as well as territories of the Commonwealth like the Northern Territory. The Act provides a detailed breakdown of the appropriated funds, specifying the amounts allocated to each department and service for particular projects and acquisitions, such as the acquisition of sites and buildings, purchase of machinery, and installation of equipment. The Act also includes provisions for the issuance and application of the sum granted, ensuring that the funds are appropriately allocated and utilized as intended.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Appropriation (Works and Services) Act (No. 2) 1954-55 (referred to as the Act) include the issuance and application of a specified sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (section 3), the appropriation of the granted sum (section 4), and the details of how this sum is allocated across various departments and services (Schedule). The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue £2,801,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the supply granted for the financial year ending 30 June 1955. The sum is appropriated as of 1 July 1954 for the purposes outlined in the attached Schedule. The Schedule delineates the allocation of funds across various departments, business undertakings, and territories of the Commonwealth. The Act imposes obligations on the Treasurer and relevant departments to ensure the funds are utilised strictly for the purposes outlined in the Schedule. The Treasurer must issue and apply the funds towards the specified supply, while individual departments and services are required to use their allocated funds for the particular works, services, or capital expenditures detailed in the Schedule. Each department must report on the expenditure of their allocated funds in accordance with the Act and relevant financial regulations. Breach of the Act's provisions can result in civil or criminal consequences. For instance, misapplication of funds or failure to adhere to the allocated purposes could lead to legal action, with potential penalties including fines or other civil remedies. The Act does not specify maximum penalties for breaches but refers to general legislative frameworks for such consequences. Adherence to the Act is crucial to avoid financial mismanagement and ensure public funds are used efficiently and effectively for the intended services and works.

Area of Law: Finance & Banking Law
Instrument: Act
Concepts: Commencement Provisions; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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