London Account Regulations (Amendment)

Legislation au C1914L00045 Regulations Not in force Legislative Instrument

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STATUTORY RULES.

1914. No. 45.

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AMENDMENT OF LONDON ACCOUNT REGULATIONS UNDER THE AUDIT ACT 1901-1912.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following amendment of the London Account Regulations under the Audit Act 1901–1912 to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this 8th day of May, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

JOHN FORREST,

Treasurer.

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Clause 14. Read “remittances” in lieu of “drafts remitted”.

In lieu of forms 1, 2; 3 (a) and 3 (b) substitute forms 1, 2, 3 (a), and 3 (b) hereunder.

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Form 1 (Clause 13).

No.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Department of the Treasury,

Melbourne. 19   .

Sir,

Herewith are forwarded accounts and Forms 18 to enable you to remit £    by Bank Warrant to London for credit at                            days’ sight to the account of the Commonwealth of Australia at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, London. It is requested that an advice in Form 3 (a), of the London Account Regulations, be forwarded to the Manager of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 36 and 38 New Broad-street, London, E.C., that Form 3 (b) of the same Regulations be forwarded to this office, and that the duplicate Warrant be pasted on the back of the account (Form 9 of Treasury Regulations) in which the remittance has been authorized. At the foot of the Form 9 referred to a reference should be made to the duplicate Bank Warrant pasted on the back. When these steps have been taken the Paying Officer should make prompt adjustment of the special advance in the usual way.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Secretary to the Treasury.

The Permanent Head,

Commonwealth Sub-Treasury,

 


Form 2.—(Clause 15.)

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ADVICE OF REMITTANCE.

Commonwealth of Australia,

Department of the Treasury,

Melbourne, 19

The Official Secretary in Great Britain of the Commonwealth                                 of Australia, London.

A Bank Warrant for credit at days’ sight for £  was dispatched from              to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, London, by mail which left Sydney on                                                        The Manager of that Bank has been asked to acknowledge the credit to you, and on the maturity thereof to credit the “Commonwealth of Australia” in current account with the Bank.

It is important that, if you do not receive such acknowledgment immediately, you should make inquiries at the Bank, and take such other steps as the case may require.

On receipt of the acknowledgment there should be made in your books a debit to the bank (in column “Bills Receivable”) and a credit to each of the accounts set out below:—

Name of Account.

Amount.

 

£.

s.

d

Total.........

 

Secretary to the Treasury.

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Form 3 (a).(Clause 14.)

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Commonwealth of Australia,

Department of the Treasury, Sub-Treasury,

19

Sir,

A credit of £.................at.............days’ sight has this day been paid for at the Commonwealth Bank in                                                                                                                by this Sub-Treasury.

It is requested that on receipt of advice from your Branch in Australia that the credit has been arranged for, you will be so good as to—

1. Notify the Official Secretary in Great Britain of the Commonwealth of Australia, London, S.W., also the Secretary to the Treasury, Commonwealth of Australia, Melbourne, that advice of the credit has reached you through the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

2. On maturity, credit the “Commonwealth of Australia” in current account. Acknowledgment to me of this communication is not necessary.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Permanent Head.

The Manager of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 36 and 38 New Broad-street, London, E.C.

Form 3 (b).—(Clause 13.)

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Commonwealth of Australia.

Department of the Treasury, Sub-Treasury,

19

Sir,

As instructed in your      dated

I have this day forwarded to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, London, by registered mail, which left Sydney on                                                                                                                an advice in Form 3 (a) of credit of £                                                                      at                                                        days’ sight.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Permanent Head.

The Secretary to the Treasury, Commonwealth of

Australia, Melbourne.

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Legislative instrument C1914L00045, issued in 1914, amends the London Account Regulations under the Audit Act 1901–1912 to refine the procedures for financial remittances from Australia to London. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council, this amendment aims to streamline the process of financial transactions between the Commonwealth of Australia and its accounts held in London, ensuring clarity and efficiency in communication and documentation. The objective is to update the forms and terminology used in the remittance process, facilitating smoother transactions and better record-keeping as specified in the new forms provided in the amendment.

Scope and Application

This legislative instrument pertains to the amendment of the London Account Regulations under the Audit Act 1901–1912, focusing on the modification of specific terms and the substitution of forms used in the remittance process between Australia and London. The amendment applies to the Commonwealth of Australia, particularly within the Department of the Treasury, and is concerned with the procedures and formalities associated with the remittance of funds to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in London. It involves the replacement of certain terms, such as "drafts remitted" with "remittances," and the substitution of forms used in the remittance process, ensuring that the documentation aligns with the current requirements. This change is intended to streamline and formalise the communication and transfer of funds, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions between the two locations. The amendment extends to the Commonwealth of Australia and its treasury operations, with the primary focus on the London office of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of this legislative instrument (C1914L00045) involve amendments to the London Account Regulations under the Audit Act 1901–1912. Specifically, Clause 14 of the document changes the terminology from “drafts remitted” to “remittances” and updates the forms that need to be used in the remittance process. Clause 13 replaces forms 1, 2; 3 (a) and 3 (b) with new versions of forms 1, 2, 3 (a), and 3 (b), which are detailed in the clauses themselves. These forms are essential for the communication and processing of funds from the Commonwealth of Australia to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in London. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties involved in the remittance process. For instance, the Secretary to the Treasury in Melbourne is required to forward accounts and forms to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in London, ensuring that the remittance is credited to the correct account. Additionally, the Manager of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia must acknowledge the credit and notify the relevant parties in London and Melbourne once the credit has been arranged. The Permanent Head of the Commonwealth Sub-Treasury must also notify the Manager of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia when a credit has been paid for. These steps ensure a clear and documented process for the transfer of funds. Any failure to comply with these provisions could potentially lead to financial discrepancies or delays in the remittance process. Although the legislative instrument does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, under the general provisions of the Audit Act 1901–1912, breaches could result in civil or criminal consequences. This may include fines or other penalties as prescribed by law, depending on the severity and intent behind the breach. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant courts based on the specific circumstances of any non-compliance.

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