Appropriation (Works and Services) Act (No. 2) 1963-64

What This Law Does

This Act is a supplementary budget law — it authorises the Australian federal government to spend an extra £1,777,000 (approximately $3.5 million, remembering Australia used pounds before 1966) from the national treasury (the "Consolidated Revenue Fund") on capital works and services during the 1963–64 financial year.

Think of it like a mid-year top-up to the government's approved spending list, specifically for buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and other physical assets — not day-to-day operating costs.

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Who Does It Affect?

The money is split across three broad categories of government activity:

• Government departments (not including business or territory operations): £1,055,900
• Government business enterprises: £260,800
• Commonwealth territories: £460,300

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Where Does the Money Go?

Some of the notable spending items include:

• Australian National University — £126,000 for permanent buildings, housing and equipment
• Department of External Affairs (France) — £293,850 for buildings and works at the Australian embassy in France
• Department of Shipping and Transport — £100,000 to replace lighthouse supply vessels