SUPPLY (WORKS AND SERVICES) (No. 1) 1948-49.
No. 33 of 1948.
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 forty-nine, for the purposes of Additions, New Works and other Services involving Capital Expenditure.
[Assented to 26th June, 1948.]
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 (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1948-49.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Issue and application of £9,797,000.
3. 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 forty-nine, the sum of Nine million seven hundred and ninety-seven thousand pounds out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purposes of additions, new works and other services involving capital expenditure in respect of the Departments, business undertakings and Territories of the Commonwealth specified in the Schedule to this Act, and to the extent respectively specified in that Schedule, and the Treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue and apply the moneys authorized to be issued and applied.
Sum issued to be available to satisfy warrants.
4. The sum specified in the last preceding section shall be available to satisfy the warrants under the hand of the Governor-General in respect of any purpose specified in the last preceding section, and to the extent authorized by that section.
Limit of period of expenditure.
5. No money shall be expended under the authority of this Act after the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-nine.
THE SCHEDULE. Section 3.
Division No. | — | Total. |
| PART I.—DEPARTMENTS. | £ |
2-4 | prime minister’s department............................... | 74,000 |
5-6 | department of external affairs............................... | 59,200 |
7-8 | department of the treasury................................. | 17,100 |
9 | attorney-general’s department.............................. | 3,300 |
10-11 | department of the interior................................. | 518,200 |
12-14 | department of works and housing............................ | 2,444,700 |
15 | department of supply and development........................ | 806,700 |
16-20 | department of civil aviation................................ | 1,761,700 |
21-22 | department of trade and customs............................. | 17,200 |
23-24 | department of health.................................... | 6,000 |
25-26 | department of repatriation................................. | 202,000 |
27-28 | department of commerce and agriculture....................... | 34,400 |
29-30 | department of social services............................... | 21,700 |
31-33 | department of shipping and fuel............................. | 47,000 |
34 | department of external territories............................ | 500 |
35 | department of immigration................................ | 1,000 |
36-37 | department of labour and national service ...................... | 12,400 |
38-39 | department of transport................................... | 167,000 |
40 | department of information................................. | 200 |
41 | department of post-war reconstruction......................... | 2,700 |
| total part i...................... | 6,197,000 |
| PART II.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS. | |
43 | commonwealth railways.................................. | 86,700 |
44-46 | postmaster-general’s department............................. | 2,746,300 |
| total part ii...................... | 2,833,000 |
| PART III.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. | |
48-51 | northern territory....................................... | 177,000 |
52-56 | australian capital territory................................. | 590,000 |
| total part iii...................... | 767,000 |
| total.......................... | 9,797,000 |
Overview
The Supply (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1948-49 was enacted to address the need for financial appropriations to cover capital expenditures across various Commonwealth departments, business undertakings, and territories for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 1949. The Act was enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, with the primary purpose of authorising the issuance and application of a specified sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet these financial requirements. The Act ensures that the allocated funds are available to satisfy warrants issued by the Governor-General for purposes outlined in the Act, with a clear limitation that no expenditures can be made beyond the financial year specified.
The legislation explicitly details the total sum of £9,797,000 to be allocated across various departments, business undertakings, and territories as specified in the Schedule. The Act also stipulates that no expenditure can be made under its authority after 30 June 1949, thus providing a clear timeline for the use of the appropriated funds. This Act plays a critical role in ensuring that the Commonwealth can proceed with necessary capital projects and services for the stipulated period.
Scope and Application
The Supply (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1948-49 applies to the allocation and application of £9,797,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30th June 1949. This allocation is designated for capital expenditure on additions, new works, and services across specified Commonwealth departments, business undertakings, and territories. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply these funds as specified in the Act's schedule, detailing the allocation for each department, business undertaking, and territory. The funds are available to satisfy warrants issued under the Governor-General's hand for the purposes outlined in the Act, and no expenditures can be made under this Act after 30th June 1949. The Act covers the Commonwealth of Australia, and while it provides specific allocations, it does not detail exclusions or exemptions beyond the scope of the stated allocations. The Act's application is direct, with no indication of subordinate instruments extending or restricting its application.
Key Provisions
The Supply (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1948-49 is an Act that provides a grant for the service of the year ending 30 June 1949, to be used for additions, new works, and other services involving capital expenditure (s.3). The Act comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent (s.2). The sum of £9,797,000 is to be issued and applied from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the specified departments, business undertakings, and territories outlined in the Schedule (s.3). The sum issued will be available to satisfy warrants under the Governor-General’s hand for the purposes outlined in Section 3, and to the extent specified in that section (s.4). No money can be expended under the authority of this Act after 30 June 1949 (s.5).
The Act imposes specific obligations on the Treasurer, who is authorized to issue and apply the granted sum to the specified departments, business undertakings, and territories (s.3). The Treasurer must ensure that the funds are used for the purposes outlined in the Act and in accordance with the limits specified, particularly the temporal limitation of expenditure by 30 June 1949 (s.5). The Act mandates that the sum specified in Section 3 must be available to satisfy warrants for the specified purposes, ensuring that the funds are properly allocated and utilised (s.4).
The Act does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within its text. However, any misuse or unauthorised expenditure of the granted sum could potentially lead to legal consequences under broader Australian legislative frameworks that govern public funds and fiscal responsibility. The Treasurer, as the person responsible for the issuance and application of the funds, would be held accountable for any mismanagement or improper use of the grant. The consequences could include financial penalties, legal action, and administrative sanctions, depending on the severity and nature of the breach.