Supply Act (Works and Buildings) (No. 1) 1915-16

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

SUPPLY (WORKS AND BUILDINGS)

(No. 1) 1915–16.

No. 16 of 1915.

An Act to grant and apply a sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and sixteen for the purposes of Additions, New Works, Buildings, &c.

[Assented to 28th June, 1915.]

Preamble.

BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia for the purpose of appropriating the grant originated in the House of Representatives as follows:—

Short title.

1. This Act may be cited as the Supply Act (Works and Buildings) (No. 1) 1915–16.

Issue and application of £1,142,915.

2. There shall and may be issued and applied for or towards making good the supply hereby granted to His Majesty for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and sixteen the sum of One million one hundred and forty-two thousand nine hundred and fifteen pounds out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for the purposes and services expressed in the Schedule to this Act, and the Treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue and apply the moneys authorized to be issued and applied.

Sum available for the purposes set forth in Schedule.

3. The said sum shall be available to satisfy the warrants under the hand of the Governor-General in respect of any purposes and services set forth in the said Schedule.

Limit of period of expenditure.

4. No moneys shall be expended under the authority of this Act after the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and sixteen.

SCHEDULE.

F.8896.

SCHEDULE.

ABSTRACT.

—	Total.
	£
UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS............	409,815
UNDER CONTROL OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT......	275,900
UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY............	300
UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE.................	428,400
UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS........	5,500
UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS......	23,000
Total Additions, New Works, etc................................	1,142,915

Schedule—continued.

Division No.	Subdivision No.	UNDER CONTROL OF DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.	£	£
1	...	Home Affairs.
	1	New South Wales...............................	400
	2	Victoria......................................
	3	South Australia.................................	...
	4	Federal Capital.................................	75,000
		Total Division No. 1......................	...	75,400
2	...	Quarantine....................................	...	13,000
3	...	Lighthouses...................................	...	5,000
4	...	Customs.
	1	New South Wales...............................	5,000
	2	Victoria......................................	1,000
	3	Queensland...................................	215
	4	Western Australia...............................	300
5	...	Defence. Naval.		6,515
	1	New South Wales...............................	7,000
	2	Victoria......................................	4,000
	3	Queensland...................................	1,600
	4	South Australia.................................	1,500
	5	Western Australia...............................	1,000
	6	Tasmania.....................................	300
	7	Various States.................................	50,000
		Total Naval............................	65,400
		Military.
	8	New South Wales...............................	10,000
	9	Victoria......................................	20,000
	10	Queensland...................................	10,000
	11	South Australia.................................	2,000
	12	Western Australia...............................	...
	13	Tasmania.....................................	...
	14	Various States and Federal Territory...................	100,000
		Total Military...........................	142,000
		Total Division No. 5.......................	...	207,400
		Carried forward.....................		307,315

Schedule —continued.

Division No.	Subdivision No.	Under Control of Department of Home Affairs—continued.	£	£
		Brought forward.....................	...	307,315
6	...	Post Office Buildings.
	1	New South Wales................................	30,000
	2	Victoria......................................	25,000
	3	Queensland....................................	6,000
	4	South Australia.................................	7,000
	5	Western Australia................................	30,000
	6	Tasmania.....................................	1,500
	7	Northern Territory...............................	400
	8	Wireless Telegraph Stations.........................	2,600
		Total Division No. 6.......................	...	102,500
		Total under control of Department of Home Affairs.........	...	409,815
		UNDER CONTROL OF POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT.
7	1	Telegraphs and Telephones.........................	270,900
	2	Wireless Telegraphy..............................	5,000
				275,900
		Total under control of Postmaster General’s Department.	...	275,900
		UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
8	...	Government Printing Office.........................	...	300
9	...	Stamp Printing..................................
		Total under control of the Department of the Treasury......	...	300

Schedule—continued.

Division No.	Subdivision No.	UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE.	£	£
10	...	Rifle Clubs and Ranges, &c.........................	...	4,400
11	...	Military Stores, &c...............................	...	120,000
12	...	Naval Works, &c................................	...	150,000
13	...	Construction of Fleet.............................	...	150,000
14	...	Construction of Vessels for other Departments............	...	4,000
		Total under control of the Department of Defence........	...	428,400
		UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.
15	1	Northern Territory...............................	...	4,500
16	1	Port Augusta Railway............................	...	1,000
		Total under control of the Department of External Affairs..	...	5,500

		UNDER CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS.
17	1	Lighthouses...................................	...	23,000
		Total under control of the Department of Trade and Customs	...	23,000
		Total Additions, New Works, etc., all Departments.......	...	1,142,915

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Supply Act (Works and Buildings) (No. 1) 1915–16 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia in 1915 to address the need for appropriations to fund various works and buildings for the federal government for the financial year ending 30 June 1916. This legislation was essential in providing the necessary funds to support infrastructure projects across different government departments. Authorised by the Act, the Treasurer was empowered to issue and apply the authorised funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet the specific needs outlined in the Act's schedule. The policy objective was to ensure the smooth operation and expansion of government services through the allocation of funds for critical infrastructure and building projects.

Scope and Application

The Supply (Works and Buildings) (No. 1) 1915-16 Act provides for the allocation and application of a specified sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916, specifically for additions, new works, buildings, and related services. This Act applies to various Commonwealth departments, including the Department of Home Affairs, the Postmaster-General's Department, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defence, the Department of External Affairs, and the Department of Trade and Customs. The funds are allocated to specific projects across different states and territories, as outlined in the Act's schedule, which includes detailed breakdowns of the budget for new works, buildings, and other related expenses. Notably, the Act strictly limits the period of expenditure to the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916, and no funds can be expended beyond this date. The scope of the Act is further defined by the detailed schedule, which allocates funds to specific projects under each department, ensuring that the appropriation is meticulously applied to the intended purposes.

Key Provisions

The Supply (Works and Buildings) (No. 1) 1915–16 Act (sections 1–4) provides for the appropriation of £1,142,915 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916. This sum is to be allocated to various departments for specific purposes as outlined in the Act's Schedule. The Act explicitly states that no funds can be expended beyond the fiscal year in question (section 4). The allocation is detailed, with specific amounts designated for departments such as Home Affairs, the Postmaster-General’s Department, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defence, the Department of External Affairs, and the Department of Trade and Customs. The obligations under this Act primarily involve ensuring that the allocated funds are used strictly for the purposes outlined in the Schedule and that no expenditure occurs beyond the specified fiscal period. Each department is responsible for adhering to the amounts allocated to them, which range from £300 for the Government Printing Office to £428,400 for the Department of Defence. The Act mandates that the Treasurer is authorised to issue and apply these funds, thereby ensuring accountability and control over the expenditure (section 2). In the event of non-compliance with the provisions of this Act, there are potential consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the Act itself. Typically, breaches of financial appropriation acts can lead to criminal charges, fines, and other legal repercussions, as governed by other applicable legislation. It is prudent for entities governed by this Act to ensure strict adherence to the allocated budget and timeframe to avoid any adverse legal outcomes.

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