STATES GRANTS.
No. 31 of 1947.
An Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund sums for the purposes of Financial Assistance to the States of South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
[Assented to 11th June, 1947.]
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 States Grants Act 1947.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Payment of financial assistance to States.
3. There shall be payable to the States of South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, during the year which commenced on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and forty-six, for the purposes of financial assistance, the sum of One million and seventy-eight thousand pounds, in addition to the sum payable under the States Grants Act 1946.
Allocation of grant.
4. The amount payable to each State under this Act shall be the amount shown in the following table opposite the name of that State:—
| £ |
South Australia............................. | 400,000 |
Western Australia............................ | 628,000 |
Tasmania................................. | 50,000 |
| 1,078,000 |
Appropriation.
5. Payments in accordance with this Act shall be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is hereby appropriated accordingly.
Overview
The States Grants Act 1947 was enacted to provide financial assistance to the states of South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania for the fiscal year beginning 1 July 1946. This Act was assented to by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia on 11 June 1947 and came into operation on that date. The primary objective of this legislation is to allocate a specific sum of money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to support these states in addressing their financial needs. The total grant amount of £1,078,000 is distributed among the three states as follows: £400,000 to South Australia, £628,000 to Western Australia, and £50,000 to Tasmania.
Scope and Application
The States Grants Act 1947 applies to the financial assistance to be granted to the States of South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. It specifies the allocation of funds for the year commencing on the first day of July, 1946, which includes an amount of One million and seventy-eight thousand pounds, to be paid to these states. The Act appropriates this sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance. It outlines the exact amounts payable to each state, with South Australia receiving £400,000, Western Australia £628,000, and Tasmania £50,000, summing up to the total of £1,078,000. The Act applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and extends to the geographic boundaries of the specified states. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the prescribed allocation of funds to the named states.
Key Provisions
The States Grants Act 1947 (sections 3 and 4) outlines the payment of financial assistance to the States of South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania for the year starting 1 July 1946. This Act specifies that the total sum of One million and seventy-eight thousand pounds is to be distributed among these states, in addition to the amount payable under the States Grants Act 1946. The specific allocations are detailed in section 4, with South Australia to receive £400,000, Western Australia £628,000, and Tasmania £50,000, totalling £1,078,000.
The Act imposes a clear obligation on the Commonwealth to make these payments from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (section 5). This appropriation signifies the Commonwealth's commitment to providing financial support to these states, ensuring that the designated amounts are transferred as stipulated. The states, in turn, are expected to utilise this financial assistance for their specified purposes as agreed upon with the Commonwealth.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Act may result in various legal consequences. While the Act itself does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, breaches of legislative provisions can lead to legal actions under other relevant Acts, such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. This may include fines, imprisonment, or other civil or criminal penalties depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The maximum penalties for such offences would be determined by the specific provisions of the applicable Acts.