Colonial Light Dues Appropriation Act 1932

Overview

The Colonial Light Dues Appropriation Act 1932 was enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament to address the allocation of funds derived from colonial light dues. The Act was designed to ensure that any revenue collected under the Colonial Light Dues Collection Act 1932 would be appropriated to the Government of the United Kingdom. The primary objective was to formalise the process of transferring these funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Commonwealth of Australia to the UK government, thereby establishing a clear and lawful mechanism for the payment of colonial light dues. This legislative measure aimed to provide clarity and legal certainty regarding the disposition of these collected funds, ensuring they were directed appropriately as per the originating grant from the House of Representatives.

Scope and Application

The Colonial Light Dues Appropriation Act 1932 is a Commonwealth Act that pertains to the appropriation of funds collected under the Colonial Light Dues Collection Act 1932. This Act specifies that any amounts received by the Commonwealth as Colonial light dues must be paid to the Government of the United Kingdom. These payments are to be made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is appropriated for this purpose. The Act applies to the financial transactions between the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom related to the dues collected, ensuring that the funds are correctly directed as per the appropriation outlined in the Act. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the Act itself, and its application is limited to the financial arrangements specified between the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom regarding Colonial light dues.

Key Provisions

The Colonial Light Dues Appropriation Act 1932 (sections 1 and 2) establishes the framework for the appropriation of funds collected as Colonial light dues. According to section 1, the Act is to be referred to as the Colonial Light Dues Appropriation Act 1932. Section 2 details the appropriation process, specifying that the amounts collected as Colonial light dues and received by the Commonwealth under the Colonial Light Dues Collection Act 1932 are to be paid to the Government of the United Kingdom. These payments are to be made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is appropriated to cover these payments as necessary. The Act imposes obligations on the Commonwealth to ensure that funds collected as Colonial light dues are appropriately transferred to the Government of the United Kingdom. This involves not only the collection of these dues but also the proper allocation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to facilitate these payments. The Act mandates that these funds are to be paid out to the UK Government without delay once collected, ensuring that the process is transparent and efficient. Breach of the requirements set forth in the Act may result in serious consequences. While the Act itself does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, failure to appropriately allocate funds or delay payments could potentially lead to legal repercussions. Given the nature of the Act and the importance of the funds involved, any such breach could result in significant civil or criminal consequences, although the exact penalties are not detailed within the Act itself.