Supply (No. 2) 1966–67
No. 21 of 1966
An Act to make interim provision for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain expenditure in respect of the year ending on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven.
[Assented to 18 May, 1966]
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.
1. This Act may be cited as the Supply Act (No. 2) 1966–67.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Issue, application and appropriation of $203,207,000.
3.—(1.) The Treasurer may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and apply for the services specified in the Schedule to this Act in respect of the financial year ending on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven, the sum of Two hundred and three million, two hundred and seven thousand dollars.
(2.) The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated to the extent necessary for the purposes of the last preceding sub-section.
THE SCHEDULE
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ABSTRACT
–– | Total |
| $ |
Part 1.—departments and services—other than business undertakings and territories of the commonwealth- | |
Department of Civil Aviation................................. | 1,800,000 |
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization.......... | 450,000 |
Department of External Affairs................................ | 545,000 |
Department of Health...................................... | 1,232,000 |
Department of Housing..................................... | 30,000,000 |
Department of Immigration.................................. | 350,000 |
Department of the Interior................................... | 750,000 |
Department of National Development........................... | 12,152,000 |
Department of Primary Industry............................... | 773,000 |
The Schedule—continued
Abstract—continued
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Part 1.—Departments and Services—Other than Business Undertakings and Territories of the Commonwealth—continued. | |
Prime Minister’s Department................................. | 2,608,000 |
Department of Shipping and Transport........................... | 9,188,000 |
Department of Social Services................................ | 8,000 |
Department of Trade and Industry.............................. | 14,000 |
Department of the Treasury.................................. | 1,012,000 |
Advance to the Treasurer.................................... | 20,000,000 |
Department of Works...................................... | 6,181,000 |
Total Part 1................................ | 87,063,000 |
PART 2.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS— | |
Commonwealth Railways................................... | 3,844,000 |
Postmaster-General’s Department.............................. | 74,317,000 |
Broadcasting and Television Services............................ | 3,813,000 |
Total Part 2................................ | 81,974,000 |
PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH— | |
Australian Capital Territory.................................. | 19,833,000 |
Cocos (Keeling) Islands..................................... | 9,000 |
Northern Territory........................................ | 14,208,000 |
Papua and New Guinea..................................... | 120,000 |
Total Part 3................................ | 34,170,000 |
TOTAL.................................. | 203,207,000 |
Overview
The Supply (No. 2) Act 1966–67 was enacted to make interim provisions for the appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover certain expenditures for the financial year ending on 30 June 1967. This Act was introduced to address the need for timely financial allocations to various departments and services to ensure the continued functioning of government operations and services for that financial year. Enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, the primary objective of this Act was to facilitate the issue, application, and appropriation of $203,207,000 for specified services, including those of government departments, business undertakings, and territories, as outlined in the Schedule to this Act.
Scope and Application
The Supply Act (No. 2) 1966–67 is a piece of Australian Commonwealth legislation that provides interim appropriation for specified expenditure for the financial year ending on 30 June 1967. The Act applies to various departments and services, including those within the business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth, as outlined in the Schedule to the Act. The Treasurer is authorised to issue and apply the sum of $203,207,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the services specified in the Schedule. The appropriation is for the financial year ending on 30 June 1967, and the Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated to the extent necessary for the purposes of this Act. The Act extends to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, including its territories, and applies to the financial administration of government departments and services as listed in the Schedule. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and its application is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Supply (No. 2) 1966–67 Act (hereafter the "Act") is designed to provide interim funding for various government departments, services, business undertakings, and territories for the financial year ending 30 June 1967. Section 3(1) of the Act specifies the issuance and application of $203,207,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for specified services, with Section 3(2) stipulating that the Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated to the extent necessary for these purposes. The details of the allocation are provided in the attached Schedule, which lists allocations to different departments, services, and territories.
The Act imposes several obligations on the Treasurer, who is tasked with issuing the funds and applying them to the services detailed in the Schedule. The Act requires that the Treasurer ensures that the funds are appropriately allocated and used for the purposes specified. This includes oversight of the distribution of funds to various government entities, ensuring that the allocations are in line with the requirements set out in the Schedule.
Breach of the obligations set forth in the Act could result in legal consequences. However, the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance. The general expectation is that the Treasurer and relevant entities will adhere to the financial provisions as outlined to ensure proper fiscal management and accountability. Any failure to comply with the Act's provisions could potentially lead to financial misallocation or misuse, which might be subject to review or audit under other relevant financial legislation or administrative law principles.