SUPPLY (WORKS AND SERVICES) (No. 1) 1949–50.
No. 19 of 1949.
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 fifty, for the purposes of Additions, New Works and other Services involving Capital Expenditure.
[Assented to 29th June, 1949.]
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) 1949–50.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Issue and application of £13,694,000.
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 fifty, the sum of Thirteen million six hundred and ninety-four 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 fifty.
Section 8. THE SCHEDULE.
Division No. | — | Total. |
| PART I.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES. | |
| | £ |
1 | PARLIAMENT..................................... | 28,700 |
2–4 | PRIME MINISTER’S DEPARTMENT..................... | 85,800 |
5–6 | DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS................. | 45,400 |
7–8 | DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY..................... | 12,200 |
9 | ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT................. | 4,200 |
10–11 | DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR...................... | 431,000 |
12–14 | DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND HOUSING............... | 3,159,700 |
15 | DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT .......... | 778,300 |
16–20 | DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION.................... | 1,386,000 |
21–22 | DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS................ | 14,100 |
23–24 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH........................... | 3,000 |
25–26 | DEPARTMENT OF REPATRIATION..................... | 159,300 |
27–29 | DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURE........ | 31,400 |
30–31 | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES................... | 18,000 |
32–34 | DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING AND FUEL................. | 129,100 |
35 | DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL TERRITORIES.............. | 400 |
36–38 | DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION...................... | 840,300 |
39–40 | DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND NATIONAL SERVICE...... | 11,000 |
41–42 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT........................ | 16,900 |
43 | DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION...................... | 800 |
44–45 | DEPARTMENT OF POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION ......... | 13,400 |
46–54 | DEFENCE SERVICES................................ | 1,959,000 |
| TOTAL PART I................. | 9,128,000 |
| PART II.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS. | |
56 | COMMONWEALTH RAILWAYS........................ | 76,700 |
57–59 | POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT............... | 3,516,300 |
| TOTAL PART II................ | 3,593,000 |
| PART III.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. | |
61–64 | NORTHERN TERRITORY............................. | 219,000 |
65–68 | AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY.................... | 754,000 |
| TOTAL PART III................ | 973,000 |
| TOTAL...................... | 13,694,000 |
Overview
The Supply (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1949–50 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for a specific appropriation for capital expenditures across various government departments, business undertakings, and territories for the financial year ending June 30, 1950. This Act was necessitated by the requirement to allocate a significant sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the costs associated with additions, new works, and other services that involved capital expenditure. Authorised by the Act, the Treasurer was empowered to issue and apply the specified funds to satisfy warrants under the Governor-General’s hand for the purposes outlined in the Act.
The policy objective of this Act was to ensure that the necessary funds were provided for essential capital projects across multiple sectors, thereby facilitating the execution of government initiatives and maintaining public services. The Act specified the amount to be issued and applied, the departments and services to be covered, and the limit of the period within which the funds could be expended, thus providing a clear framework for the financial management of these expenditures.
Scope and Application
The Supply (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1949–50 is a Commonwealth Act that provides for the appropriation of funds out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending 30 June 1950. This Act authorises the issuance and application of £13,694,000 for additions, new works and other services involving capital expenditure, specifically for the departments, business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth as detailed in the Schedule to the Act. The Act applies to various Commonwealth departments, business undertakings and territories, including the Department of Defence, the Commonwealth Railways and the Northern Territory. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply the moneys authorised by the Act, and the sum specified is available to satisfy warrants under the hand of the Governor-General for any purpose specified in the Act. The Act restricts expenditure to before the thirtieth day of June 1950. The Act extends its application through the Schedule, which specifies the departments, business undertakings and territories that are to receive funding under the Act.
Key Provisions
The Supply (Works and Services) Act (No. 1) 1949–50, enacted in 1949, provides the legal framework for the appropriation and application of a sum of money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30th June 1950. This appropriation is intended for capital expenditure related to additions, new works, and services across specified Commonwealth departments, business undertakings, and territories. The Act authorizes the issuance and application of £13,694,000 for these purposes, as outlined in Section 3. The allocation for each department, business undertaking, and territory is detailed in the Schedule to this Act, with amounts ranging from £28,700 for the Parliament to £3,593,000 for the Postmaster-General's Department, among others.
Under the Act, the Treasurer is granted the authority to issue and apply the specified sum, ensuring it is used strictly for the purposes outlined in the Act and the Schedule (Section 4). This allocation must be used to satisfy warrants issued by the Governor-General for the specified purposes and within the authorized limits. Importantly, the Act stipulates that no expenditure can be made under its authority after the end of the financial year, 30th June 1950 (Section 5).
The Act imposes specific obligations on the Treasurer and other relevant parties, mandating that the funds be used solely for the purposes and departments listed in the Schedule. It is crucial that the expenditure adheres to the authorized limits and is completed by the specified deadline. Any deviation from these requirements would not be legally sanctioned under the Act. The Act's stringent timelines and specific allocations underscore the need for precise financial management and accountability.
Breach of the Act's provisions could lead to legal consequences, though the Act itself does not explicitly outline specific penalties or offences. However, given the nature of public funds and the legal framework governing their use, any misuse or unauthorized expenditure could potentially lead to civil or criminal liabilities, including fines or imprisonment. The Act’s purpose, being the careful and controlled distribution of public funds, implies a high standard of compliance and adherence to its stipulations.