Supplementary Appropriation Act 1912-13

Overview

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1912-13, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1913, was introduced to address the need for additional funding to cover expenses incurred during the financial year ending 30 June 1913, beyond what was initially appropriated in earlier acts. This Act was enacted to ensure that the government could meet its financial obligations for the year, including various departmental expenditures as outlined in the Act. The primary purpose of this legislation is to appropriate a further sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet the unexpected or additional requirements of the Commonwealth Government for the specified financial year. The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1912-13 provides for the appropriation of £378,239, which includes allocations across several government departments such as the Parliament, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Treasury, and others, as detailed in the schedule to the Act. The Act ensures that these funds are deemed to have been appropriated from the date of passing the original Act No. 1 of 1912, facilitating the continuation of governmental functions and services without interruption.

Scope and Application

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1912-13 is a legislative instrument enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, appropriating a further sum of money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30 June 1913. This Act applies to the appropriation of the sum of £378,239, which is to be allocated among various departments as specified in the Schedule to this Act. The appropriation affects the Commonwealth government’s expenditure, impacting the allocation of funds across several departments including the Parliament, the Department of Prime Minister, the Department of the Treasury, the Attorney-General’s Department, and others. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this Act is confined to the Commonwealth, governing the allocation of funds within the federal government's budgetary framework. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the Act itself; however, the allocation details are strictly defined in the accompanying Schedule. The Act does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 1912-13 (s. 2) specifies the appropriation of £378,239 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30 June 1913. This amount is to be allocated for specific purposes and services as outlined in the schedule to the Act. The appropriations are divided among various departments, including the Parliament, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Department of the Treasury, and others, with specific amounts designated for each (Schedule). The Act imposes an obligation on the government to ensure that the allocated funds are used strictly for the purposes and services listed in the schedule. This includes ensuring that the expenditure adheres to budgetary constraints and the financial year's end. The government is also required to report on how the funds have been used and to ensure accountability and transparency in their allocation and expenditure. Failure to adhere to the provisions of the Act may result in legal consequences. While the Act itself does not specify offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, breaches of budgetary laws and mismanagement of public funds can lead to legal action under other applicable laws. These may include civil penalties or criminal charges, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. The maximum penalties for such breaches can vary widely, potentially including fines or imprisonment, depending on the specific legislation governing public expenditure and financial accountability.