Royal Commission on the Finances of South Australia, as Affected by Federation
Royal Commission on the finances of South Australia, as affected by Federation (1928–1929) · South Australian Disabilities Commission · Royal Commission on South Australian Disabilities
28 July 1928 – 22 August 1929
Royal commission chaired by former Prime Minister Sir Joseph Cook that examined South Australia's claim that federation had damaged its finances and that it needed special Commonwealth assistance.
How it came into existence
Appointed by the Bruce government by Letters Patent dated 28 July 1928, before the November 1928 federal election, after South Australia asked on 14 December 1927 for a special grant. Its chairman was Sir Joseph Cook. It was to inquire into the financial position of South Australia as affected by federation.
Changes during its life
- 20 February 1929The government told the Senate that the commission's inquiries were complete and its report was being revised.
How it ended
After its inquiries ended the report was revised during February 1929 and reached the Prime Minister in the week of 18 March 1929. The 1929–30 budget then provided a special grant to South Australia of £1,000,000 spread over three years, and the South Australia Grant Bill passed Parliament at the end of 1929. The Parliamentary Handbook gives 22 August 1929 as the date the final report was presented.
Main functions
- Inquiry into the effects of federation on South Australia's finances
- Assessment of the state's claim for special Commonwealth assistance
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Sources
Government records and websites
- Parliamentary Handbook: Royal Commissions (Parliament of Australia)
- House of Representatives, 13 February 1929: South Australia's financial position
- House of Representatives, 20 February 1929: State disabilities
- House of Representatives, 1 March 1929: Royal Commission on South Australian Disabilities
- House of Representatives, 20 March 1929: South Australian Disabilities Commission
- House of Representatives, 23 August 1929: Grant to South Australia
Other sources
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