Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1952-53

Overview

The Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1952-53 was enacted in 1954 to address the need for additional funding for capital expenditure for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1953. The Act was passed by the Queen, represented by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, to ensure that a further sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund could be allocated for specific purposes, including additions, new works, and other services involving capital expenditure as detailed in the schedule. The policy objective was to provide necessary financial resources for various government departments and services to continue their operations and undertake new projects, thus ensuring the effective functioning of public services and infrastructure development across Australia and its territories. The Act specified the appropriation of £1,035,415 for the aforementioned purposes, detailing allocations across different government departments and services, including business undertakings and territories. The appropriations were divided into three parts: Part I covered departments and services other than business undertakings and territories, with a total allocation of £674,065; Part II addressed business undertakings with an allocation of £335,503; and Part III allocated £25,847 for the territories of the Commonwealth. This structured approach ensured that the additional funds were distributed efficiently to meet the urgent capital expenditure requirements identified for the fiscal year in question.

Scope and Application

The Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1952-53 is a Commonwealth Act that appropriates funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ended 30 June 1953 for the purposes of additions, new works, and other services involving capital expenditure. The Act applies to the various departments and services of the Commonwealth, including the Prime Minister's Department, the Attorney-General's Department, the Department of Civil Aviation, the Department of Health, and others, as well as business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth. The appropriation of £1,035,415 is divided into three parts, with Part I allocated to departments and services other than business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth, Part II allocated to business undertakings, and Part III allocated to territories of the Commonwealth. The Act does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. The application of the Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although this is not specified in the Act itself.

Key Provisions

The Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Services) Act 1952-53 (Section 1) provides for the appropriation of a specified sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the year ending 30th June 1953. This appropriation is designated for additions, new works, and other services involving capital expenditure, as detailed in the Schedule of the Act. Under Section 2, the sum of £1,035,415 is appropriated from 1st July 1952, for the purposes outlined in the Act's schedule. This allocation includes expenditures for various departments and services, broken down into three categories: departments and services other than business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth, business undertakings, and territories of the Commonwealth. The Act imposes specific obligations on the relevant departments to ensure the allocated funds are used for the purposes specified in the Schedule. Each department, such as the Prime Minister's Department, the Attorney-General's Department, and the Department of Health, must ensure that their expenditures align with the allocations provided in the Act. For instance, the Prime Minister's Department is responsible for spending on equipment and furniture for Australia House and official residences, while the Department of Health must allocate funds for reimbursements to state governments under the Tuberculosis Act 1948 and the acquisition of sites and buildings. In terms of penalties and consequences for breach, the Act does not explicitly state any specific offences or penalties within its text. However, general provisions of financial management and appropriation legislation would apply, which may include audits and financial scrutiny to ensure compliance with the appropriations and the purposes for which the funds were allocated. Failure to comply with these provisions could potentially result in legal or administrative consequences, including the requirement to repay misappropriated funds or other corrective actions as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities.