States Grants (Universities) Act 1971

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States Grants (Universities)

No. 44 of 1971

An Act to amend the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1970.

[Assented to 18 May 1971]

BE it enacted by the Queens Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—

Short title and citation.

1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the States Grants (Universities) Act 1971.

(2.) The States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1970 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1971.

Commencement.

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


Salary rates.

3. Section 4 of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) the words Fourteen thousand four hundred dollars and inserting in their stead the words “Fifteen thousand two hundred and sixty-four dollars”;

(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-section the words “Eleven thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and inserting in their stead the words Twelve thousand five hundred and ninety-three dollars;

(c) by omitting from paragraph (c) of that sub-section the words Ten thousand five hundred dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Eleven thousand one hundred and thirty dollars;

(d) by omitting from paragraph (d) of that sub-section the words Eight thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Nine thousand two hundred and eighty-six dollars; and

(e) by omitting from paragraph (e) of that sub-section the words “Six thousand three hundred and eighteen dollars and inserting in their stead the words Six thousand six hundred and ninety-seven dollars.

First Schedule.

4. The First Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting Parts II. and III. and inserting in their stead the following Parts:—

Part II.

Grants for Recurrent Expenditure for the Year 1971

First Column

Second Column

Third Column

University

Fees and State contributions

Maximum financial assistance under section 3 (1.)

New South Wales—

$

$

University of Sydney..........................

16,593,000

8,969,000

University of New South Wales...................

15,065,000

8,143,000

University of New England......................

4,802,000

2,595,000

University of Newcastle........................

3,173,000

1,715,000

Macquarie University.........................

4,686,000

2,533,000

Victoria—

 

 

University of Melbourne.......................

14,181,000

7,665,000

Monash University...........................

12,014,000

6,494,000

La Trobe University..........................

3,943,000

2,132,000

Queensland—

 

 

University of Queensland.......................

12,200,000

6,594,000

James Cook University of North Queensland..........

1,832,000

991,000

South Australia—

 

 

University of Adelaide.........................

7,921,000

4,281,000

Flinders University of South Australia..............

2,912,000

1,574,000

Western Australia—

 

 

University of Western Australia...................

7,388,000

3,994,000

Tasmania—

 

 

University of Tasmania........................

3,370,000

1,821,000

 

110,080,000

59,501,000


Part III.

Grants for Recurrent Expenditure for the Year 1972

First Column

Second Column

Third Column

University

Fees and State contributions

Maximum financial assistance under section 3 (1.)

 

$

$

New South Wales—

 

 

University of Sydney..........................

17,539,000

9,480,000

University of New South Wales...................

16,084,000

8,694,000

University of New England......................

5,074,000

2,743,000

University of Newcastle........................

3,491,000

1,887,000

Macquarie University.........................

5,371,000

2,903,000

Victoria—

 

 

University of Melbourne.......................

14,762,000

7,979,000

Monash University...........................

12,788,000

6,912,000

La Trobe University..........................

4,726,000

2,555,000

Queensland—

 

 

University of Queensland.......................

13,099,000

7,080,000

James Cook University of North Queensland..........

2,147,000

1,161,000

New institution at Mount Gravatt..................

32,000

18,000

South Australia—

 

 

University of Adelaide.........................

8,372,000

4,525,000

Flinders University of South Australia..............

3,288,000

1,777,000

Western Australia—

 

 

University of Western Australia...................

8,130,000

4,395,000

Tasmania—

 

 

University of Tasmania........................

3,713,000

2,007,000

 

118,616,000

64,116,000”.

Second Schedule.

5. The Second Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the second column the words—

Broken Hill

 

Engineering Sciences—new building;

and Physics Building—extension”

and inserting in their stead the words—

Broken Hill

 

Physics Building—extensions; and

Thermodynamics Laboratory

—alterations.

Sixth Schedule.

6. The Sixth Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the second column the words (in relation to The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children)—

“Autopsy—teaching area”

and inserting in their stead the words—

Hospital library—extensions.

Overview

The States Grants (Universities) Act 1971 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to amend the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1970. This Act aimed to update and refine the provisions concerning the financial assistance provided to universities by the Commonwealth government. It included adjustments to salary rates for university staff and revised the allocations for grants to various universities across Australia for the years 1971 and 1972. The policy objective behind the Act was to ensure that adequate funding was provided to universities to support their operations and educational activities, reflecting the growing importance of higher education in the nation's development. The Act was designed to address the evolving financial needs of universities, ensuring that they could continue to provide high-quality education and research facilities. By amending the previous legislation, it aimed to provide clarity and updated financial support that would help universities meet their operational costs and contribute to the nation's educational goals. The changes in the Act reflected a commitment to supporting higher education infrastructure and the academic workforce, thereby fostering an environment conducive to academic excellence and research.

Scope and Application

The States Grants (Universities) Act 1971 amends the original States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1970, with the combined Acts referred to as the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1971. This Act applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and primarily pertains to the allocation of financial assistance to universities for recurrent expenditure. It specifies updated salary rates for university staff and revises the grants for recurrent expenditure for the years 1971 and 1972, detailing the financial assistance to be provided to various universities across different states. The Act does not explicitly mention exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but the application of these grants is limited to the institutions and expenditure outlined within its schedules. The Act also amends the Principal Act's schedules to reflect updated financial figures and project allocations for the specified years, ensuring that the grants align with the updated salary rates and expenditure requirements of the universities.

Key Provisions

The States Grants (Universities) Act 1971 amends the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969-1970, providing updated salary rates for university staff and revised grants for recurrent expenditure for the years 1971 and 1972. Section 3 of the Act updates the salary rates for various levels of university staff, replacing the previous figures with new amounts. For instance, the salary for a Professor is increased from Fourteen thousand four hundred dollars to Fifteen thousand two hundred and sixty-four dollars. Additionally, sections 4 to 6 of the Act modify the First and Second Schedules, which detail the grants for recurrent expenditure for the years 1971 and 1972, respectively, along with other specific amendments to the Sixth Schedule. The Act imposes several obligations on the relevant authorities and universities. Firstly, the universities must ensure that the updated salary rates specified in Section 3 are adhered to for the relevant staff categories. Secondly, the authorities responsible for disbursing grants must follow the revised figures outlined in the amended First and Second Schedules for the years 1971 and 1972. Lastly, the universities must comply with the specific amendments in the Sixth Schedule, particularly in relation to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children. Breaches of the provisions outlined in the Act may lead to various consequences. While the Act does not explicitly state offences or penalties, non-compliance with the updated salary rates or grant amounts could result in financial discrepancies and potential audits by relevant authorities. Additionally, failure to adhere to the amended schedules might lead to disputes over funding allocations and subsequent legal challenges. It is essential for all parties involved to strictly comply with the requirements to avoid any legal or financial repercussions.

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