States Grants (Universities) Act (No. 2) 1970

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States Grants (Universities) (No. 2)

No. 120 of 1970

An Act to amend the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969 with respect to Approved Rates of Remuneration for Academic Staff of Universities and to the Amounts of Grants to the States in connexion with the Recurrent Expenditure of Universities and Teaching Hospitals.

[Assented to 11 November 1970]

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 (No. 2) 1970.

(2.) The States Grants (Universities) Act 1969 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 19691970.

Commencement.

2. This Act shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, One thousand nine hundred and seventy.

Salary rates.

3. Section 4 of the Principal Act is amended—

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

(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-section the words Nine thousand nine hundred dollars and inserting in their stead the words Eleven thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars;

(c) by omitting from paragraph (c) of that sub-section the words Eight thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars and inserting in their stead the words Ten thousand five hundred dollars;

(d) by omitting from paragraph (d) of that sub-section the words Seven thousand three hundred dollars and inserting in their stead the words Eight thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars per annum; and

(e) by omitting from paragraph (e) of that sub-section the words Five thousand four hundred dollars and inserting in their stead the words Six thousand three hundred and eighteen dollars per annum.

First Schedule.

4. The First Schedule to the Principal Act is repealed and the Schedule set out in the First Schedule to this Act inserted in its stead.

Seventh Schedule.

5. The Seventh Schedule to the Principal Act is repealed and the Schedule set out in the Second Schedule to this Act inserted in its stead.

 


THE SCHEDULES

——

FIRST SCHEDULE Section 4.

Schedule to be Substituted for First Schedule to Principal Act

 

FIRST SCHEDULE Section 3.

Part I.

Grants for Recurrent Expenditure for the Year 1970

First Column

Second Column

Third Column

University

Fees and State contributions

Maximum financial assistance under section 3(1.)

 

$

$

New South Wales—

 

 

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

15,337,000

8,290,000

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

13,451,000

7,271,000

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

4,379,000

2,367,000

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

2,811,000

1,519,000

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

3,791,000

2,049,000

Victoria—

 

 

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

13,149,000

7,108,000

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

10,875,000

5,878,000

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

3,165,000

1,711,000

Queensland—

 

 

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

10,969,000

5,929,000

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

1,495,000

808,000

South Australia—

 

 

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

7,276,000

3,933,000

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

2,455,000

1,327,000

Western Australia—

 

 

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

6,458,000

3,490,000

Tasmania—

 

 

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

2,958,000

1,599,000

 

98,569,000

53,279,000

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................................

16,086,000

8,695,000

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

14,595,000

7,889,000

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

4,646,000

2,512,000

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

3,067,000

1,658,000

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

4,548,000

2,459,000

Victoria—

 

 

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

13,709,000

7,410,000

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

11,663,000

6,304,000

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

3,822,000

2,066,000

Queensland—

 

 

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

11,812,000

6,385,000

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

1,776,000

960,000

South Australia—

 

 

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

7,659,000

4,140,000

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

2,826,000

1,527,000

Western Australia—

 

 

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

7,139,000

3,859,000

Tasmania—

 

 

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

3,250,000

1,756,000

 

106,598,000

57,620,000


First Schedule—continued

Past 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..........................................

16,990,000

9,184,000

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

15,578,000

8,420,000

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

4,911,000

2,655,000

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

3,373,000

1,823,000

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

5,203,000

2,813,000

Victoria—

 

 

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

14,286,000

7,721,000

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

12,420,000

6,713,000

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

4,572,000

2,471,000

Queensland—

 

 

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

12,692,000

6,861,000

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

2,085,000

1,127,000

New Institution at Mount Gravatt..................................

32,000

18,000

South Australia—

 

 

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

8,097,000

4,377,000

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

3,188,000

1,723,000

Western Australia—

 

 

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

7,869,000

4,253,000

Tasmania—

 

 

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

3,584,000

1,938,000

 

114,880,000

62,097,000

SECOND SCHEDULE Section 5.

Schedule to be Substituted for Seventh Schedule to Principal Act

 

SEVENTH SCHEDULE Section 12.

Part I.

Grants for Recurrent Expenditure in Respect of Teaching Hospitals of Specified Universities for the Year 1970

First Column

Second Column

Third Column

University

State contribution

Maximum financial assistance under section 12

 

$

$

New South Wales—

 

 

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

153,800

83,200

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

78,200

42,300

Victoria—

 

 

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

132,700

71,700

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

83,400

45,100

Queensland—

 

 

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

81,800

44,200

South Australia—

 

 

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

40,200

21,800

Western Australia—

 

 

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

31,400

17,000

Tasmania—

 

 

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

14,100

7,600

 

615,600

332,900


Second Schedule—continued

Part II.

Grants for Recurrent Expenditure in Respect of Teaching Hospitals of Specified Universities for the Year 1971

First Column

Second Column

Third Column

University

State contribution

Maximum financial assistance under section 12

 

$

$

New South Wales—

 

 

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

149,300

80,700

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

89,900

48,600

Victoria—

 

 

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

144,200

77,900

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

87,300

47,200

Queensland—

83,100

44,900

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

South Australia—

 

 

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

39,600

21,400

Western Australia—

 

 

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

32,100

17,300

Tasmania—

 

 

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

14,900

8,000

 

640,400

346,000

Part III.

Grants for Recurrent Expenditure in Respect of Teaching Hospitals of Specified Universities for the Year 1972

First Column

Second Column

Third Column

University

State contribution

Maximum financial assistance under section 12

 

$

$

New South Wales—

 

 

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

147,400

79,600

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

102,200

55,300

Victoria—

 

 

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

150,400

81,300

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

87,900

47,500

Queensland—

82,400

44,600

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

South Australia—

 

 

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

38,900

21,100

Western Australia—

 

 

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

34,700

18,700

Tasmania—

 

 

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

16,700

9,100

 

660,600

357,200

 

Overview

The States Grants (Universities) Act (No. 2) 1970 was enacted to address the need for updating the approved rates of remuneration for academic staff and the amounts of grants provided to states for the recurrent expenditure of universities and teaching hospitals, as initially established under the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969. This legislation was introduced to ensure that the remuneration rates and financial assistance were reflective of the changing economic conditions and the rising costs associated with higher education. Enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Act aims to provide updated financial provisions to maintain the quality of education and support the operational costs of universities and teaching hospitals.

Scope and Application

The States Grants (Universities) Act (No. 2) 1970 amends the States Grants (Universities) Act 1969 to adjust the approved rates of remuneration for academic staff of universities and to modify the amounts of grants provided to the states in relation to the recurrent expenditure of universities and teaching hospitals. The Act applies to the Commonwealth of Australia, with specific provisions for states and territories through the allocation of grants to universities and teaching hospitals. It does not specify exclusions or exemptions explicitly, but its focus on financial grants to educational institutions implies that entities outside the scope of these institutions may not be subject to its provisions. The Act comes into operation on 1 January 1970 and is administered through financial schedules that detail the approved rates of remuneration and the grants to be provided for specific years. The Act allows for the modification of salary rates for academic staff and the reallocation of financial assistance to universities and teaching hospitals across various states and territories, ensuring adjustments are made to meet the changing financial needs of these institutions.

Key Provisions

The States Grants (Universities) Act (No. 2) 1970 amends the existing States Grants (Universities) Act 1969, bringing updates to the approved rates of remuneration for academic staff of universities and the amounts of grants to the states in connection with the recurrent expenditure of universities and teaching hospitals. This Act is effective from 1 January 1970. The approved rates of remuneration for academic staff are revised upwards, with the salary rates for different academic levels now specified in Section 4 of the Principal Act. For instance, the remuneration for a professor is now set at $14,400 per annum, up from $12,000, while the salary for an associate lecturer is increased to $6,318 per annum, from $5,400. This Act imposes obligations on the Commonwealth and the states to adhere to the updated salary rates and grant amounts specified in the Act. The Commonwealth is responsible for providing financial assistance to the states based on the approved rates and expenditure details outlined in the First and Second Schedules. The states, in turn, must ensure that the remuneration of academic staff aligns with the new rates and that recurrent expenditure on universities and teaching hospitals is appropriately funded. Breach of the provisions outlined in this Act may result in civil consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed in the text. The Act does not explicitly mention criminal offences or penalties for non-compliance. However, failure to adhere to the approved rates and grant amounts could potentially lead to legal disputes or financial repercussions between the Commonwealth and the states. It is essential for all parties to comply with the updated provisions to maintain the financial stability and operational integrity of the universities and teaching hospitals governed by this Act.

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