States Grants (Universities) (No. 2)
No. 115 of 1971
An Act relating to the Grant of Financial Assistance to the States in Connexion with Universities.
[Assented to 9 December 1971]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s 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) 1971.
(2.) The States Grants (Universities) Act 1969–1970, as amended by the States Grants (Universities) Act 1971, is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) Section 1 of the States Grants (Universities) Act 1971 is amended by omitting sub-section (3.).
(4.) 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.
Grants for recurrent expenditure.
3. Section 3 of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by inserting before sub-section (1.) the following sub-section:—
“(1a.) A reference in this section to the prescribed income of a University in respect of a year shall be read as a reference to the sum of the fees received by the University during that year and the State contributions paid in respect of the University during that year, other than fees or State contributions used for capital expenditure or additional research expenses.”;
(b) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-section (1.) the words “sum of the fees received by the University during that year and the State contributions paid in respect of the University during that year (other than fees or State contributions used for capital expenditure or additional research expenses)” and inserting in their stead the words “prescribed income of the University in respect of that year”;
(c) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-section (1.) the words “the sum of those fees and State contributions” and inserting in their stead the words “the prescribed income of the University in respect of that year”; and
(d) by inserting after sub-section (2.) the following sub-sections:—
“(2a.) Where the prescribed income of a University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy exceeds the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part I. of the First Schedule but the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-one is less than the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part II. of that Schedule, the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-one shall, for the purposes of
sub-section (1.) of this section, be deemed to be increased by—
(a) the amount by which the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy exceeds the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part I. of the First Schedule; or
(b) the amount by which the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part II. of that Schedule exceeds the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-one,
whichever is the less.
“(2b.) Where the prescribed income of a University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy exceeds the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part I. of the First Schedule but the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two is less than the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part III. of that Schedule, then—
(a) if the last preceding sub-section does not apply in relation to the University—the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two shall, for the purposes of sub-section (1.) of this section, be deemed to be increased by the amount by which the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy exceeds the amount specified in respect of the University in the second column of Part I. of the First Schedule; or
(b) if the last preceding sub-section applies in relation to the University and the amount ascertained in relation to the University in accordance with paragraph (a) of that sub-section exceeds the amount ascertained in relation to the University in accordance with paragraph (b) of that sub-section—the prescribed income of the University in respect of the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two shall, for the purposes of sub-section (1.) of this section, be deemed to be increased by the amount of the excess.”.
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...................................... | 17,073,000 | 9,229,000 |
University of New South Wales............................... | 15,623,000 | 8,445,000 |
University of New England.................................. | 4,925,000 | 2,662,000 |
University of Newcastle.................................... | 3,257,000 | 1,761,000 |
Macquarie University...................................... | 4,796,000 | 2,593,000 |
Victoria— |
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University of Melbourne.................................... | 14,603,000 | 7,893,000 |
Monash University....................................... | 12,352,000 | 6,676,000 |
La Trobe University....................................... | 4,060,000 | 2,195,000 |
Queensland— |
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University of Queensland................................... | 12,524,000 | 6,770,000 |
James Cook University of North Queensland...................... | 1,871,000 | 1,012,000 |
Griffith University........................................ | 21,000 | 12,000 |
South Australia— |
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University of Adelaide..................................... | 8,141,000 | 4,401,000 |
Flinders University of South Australia........................... | 2,996,000 | 1,620,000 |
Western Australia— |
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University of Western Australia............................... | 7,583,000 | 4,099,000 |
Tasmania— |
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University of Tasmania.................................... | 3,454,000 | 1,867,000 |
| 113,279,000 | 61,235,000 |
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...................................... | 18,571,000 | 10,038,000 |
University of New South Wales............................... | 17,278,000 | 9,340,000 |
University of New England.................................. | 5,340,000 | 2,887,000 |
University of Newcastle.................................... | 3,666,000 | 1,982,000 |
Macquarie University...................................... | 5,618,000 | 3,036,000 |
Victoria— |
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University of Melbourne.................................... | 15,664,000 | 8,467,000 |
Monash University....................................... | 13,508,000 | 7,302,000 |
La Trobe University....................................... | 5,005,000 | 2,706,000 |
Queensland— |
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University of Queensland................................... | 13,793,000 | 7,456,000 |
James Cook University of North Queensland...................... | 2,238,000 | 1,210,000 |
Griffith University........................................ | 151,000 | 81,000 |
South Australia— |
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University of Adelaide..................................... | 8,846,000 | 4,781,000 |
Flinders University of South Australia........................... | 3,483,000 | 1,882,000 |
Western Australia— |
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University of Western Australia............................... | 8,559,000 | 4,626,000 |
Tasmania— |
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University of Tasmania.................................... | 3,901,000 | 2,109,000 |
| 125,621,000 | 67,903,000 |
Second Schedule.
5. The Second Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting the words and figures relating to universities in the State of Queensland and inserting in their stead the following words and figures:—
“Queensland— |
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University of Queensland......... | Main Building—western extension for Arts Faculty..... | 850,000 |
| Chemistry Building—extension................... | 870,000 |
| Old Chemistry and old Geology Buildings— alterations... | 165,000 |
| Biochemistry Building—alterations................. | 35,000 |
| Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy building........ | 100,000 |
| Central library—new building.................... | 1,000,000 |
| Pre-clinical Dentistry—new building at Turbot Street...... | 125,000 |
| Microbiology accommodation and animal housing...... | 350,000 |
| Students’ Union—extension..................... | 40,000 |
| Sporting facilities............................ | 85,000 |
| Minor works approved by the Commission............ | 157,500 |
| Veterinary Clinical Studies—extensions to buildings at Moggill | 125,000 |
| Veterinary Virology—new building at Moggill | 35,000 |
| Installation of water, electricity, gas and other services and preparation of sites | 125,000 |
| Planning for 1973–75 triennium................... | 20,000 |
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| 4,082,500 |
James Cook University of North Queensland | Humanities—new building or extension of existing building. | 540,000 |
| Physical Sciences—new building.................. | 575,000 |
| Engineering Building—extension.................. | 205,000 |
| Students’ Union—extension..................... | 100,000 |
| Maintenance facilities......................... | 41,500 |
| Biological Sciences Building—extension............. | 310,000 |
| Sporting facilities............................ | 36,500 |
| Minor works approved by the Commission........... | 56,500 |
| Installation of water, electricity, gas and other services and preparation of sites | 150,000 |
| Computing equipment—purchase and installation...... | 225,000 |
| Planning for 1973–75 triennium................... | 7,500 |
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| 2,247,000 |
Griffith University.............. | Planning, installation of water, electricity, gas and other services and preparation of sites | 25,000 |
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| 25,000 |
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| 6,354,500”. |
Third Schedule.
6. The Third Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting the words “University College of Townsville” and inserting in their stead the words “James Cook University of North Queensland”.
Fourth Schedule.
7. The Fourth Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting the words “University College of Townsville” and inserting in their stead the words “James Cook University of North Queensland”.
Fifth Schedule.
8. The Fifth Schedule to the Principal Act is amended by omitting the words “University College of Townsville” and inserting in their stead the words “James Cook University of North Queensland”.
Sixth Schedule.
9. The Sixth Schedule to the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting the words and figures relating to the University of New South Wales and inserting in their stead the following words and figures:—
“University of New South Wales— |
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The Prince of Wales Hospital | Ward and theatre block—side rooms.... | 30,000 |
| Paediatrics unit accommodation....... | 242,800 |
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| 272,800 |
Prince Henry Hospital........ | Block B—side rooms.............. | 9,500 |
| Heffron House—side rooms.......... | 9,500 |
| Library—alterations............... | 2,000 |
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| 21,000 |
St. Vincent’s Hospital........ | New ward block—side room......... | 3,000 |
| Library—alterations............... | 2,500 |
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| 5,500 |
The St. George Hospital | Clinical teaching block—extension..... | 58,000 |
| Student residential accommodation..... | 30,000 |
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| 88,000 |
The Royal Hospital for Women | New ward block—side rooms......... | 6,000 |
The Eastern Suburbs Hospital |
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Lewisham Hospital |
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The Sutherland District Hospital |
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The Bankstown District Hospital |
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The Canterbury District Memorial Hospital |
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The Royal South Sydney Hospital |
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| 393,300”; |
(b) by omitting from the portion of the second and third columns relating to the University of Queensland the words and figures relating to the Mater Misericordiae Public Hospitals; and
(c) by omitting from the portion of the third column relating to the University of Queensland the figures “310,150” and inserting in their stead the figures “210,150”.