Supplementary Appropriation Act 1910-11

Overview

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1910–11 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia in 1910. This legislation was introduced to address the need for additional funding for the year ending 30 June 1911. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply a sum of £467,950 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover various services and purposes as detailed in the Schedule. This appropriation was intended to supplement the supply granted earlier in 1910 and ensure that the government could meet its financial obligations for the specified year. The policy objective of this Act was to provide additional funding for essential services and operations of the Commonwealth government, including the Department of External Affairs, the Department of Home Affairs, and the Department of Defence. The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1910–11 thus enabled the government to address any unforeseen financial requirements that had not been covered by the initial appropriation.

Scope and Application

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1910–11 pertains to the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically addressing the allocation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1911. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply the sum of £467,950 for various services and purposes as outlined in the schedule, with specific allocations to the Department of External Affairs, the Department of Home Affairs, and the Department of Defence. This Act applies to the Commonwealth government and its departments, ensuring that the appropriated funds are directed towards specific services and activities, as detailed in the schedule. The Act does not specify any exclusions or exemptions, and its application is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, meaning it applies nationally within Australia. The Act does not extend its application through subordinate instruments but rather operates as a standalone legislative measure to allocate funds for the stated purposes.

Key Provisions

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1910–11 (C1910A00035) provides specific instructions for the allocation and expenditure of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1911. Under Section 2, the Treasurer is authorised to issue and apply £467,950 towards the supply granted by this Act. The sum is further specified and allocated to various government departments in the Schedule to the Act. The total allocation includes £424,750 for the Department of External Affairs, £40,000 for the Department of Home Affairs, and £3,200 for the Department of Defence. The Act imposes specific obligations on the Treasurer and the relevant government departments. The Treasurer must ensure the funds are issued and applied as per the Act's provisions (Section 2). Each department must utilise the allocated funds for the purposes specified in the Schedule. For example, the Department of External Affairs must allocate funds for administrative offices, police, gaols, charitable institutions, and various other services, as detailed in the Schedule. The Department of Home Affairs must use its funds for referenda related to constitutional alterations, and the Department of Defence must allocate its funds towards universal training contingencies. Breach of the obligations imposed by the Act may result in legal consequences. Although the Act itself does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to the appropriation and expenditure directives could lead to financial mismanagement and potential legal repercussions. The severity of penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as any subsequent actions taken by the relevant authorities.