Explanatory Memoranda 1973–1975



Index to Explanatory Memoranda 1901–1982

Arranged alphabetically by session of Parliament.
Key to the Index

Bill Title Date CM or EM No. of Pages Notes Chamber Vol.
Session 1973-74            
Agricultural Tractors Bounty Bill 1973 c. 14.3.1973 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Australian Capital Territory Representation (House of Representatives) Bill 1973 c. 22.5.1973 EM 3   Reps 1
Australian Capital Territory Representation (House of Representatives) Bill 1973 c. 22.5.1973 EM 3 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Australian Capital Territory Representation Bill 1973 c. 28.2.1973 EM 1   Reps 1
Australian Capital Territory Representation Bill 1973 c. 28.2.1973 EM 1 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Australian Citizenship Bill 1973 c. 11.4.1973 EM 22   Reps 1
Australian Industry Development Corporation Bill 1973 c. 16.10.1973 EM 4 Title reads: "AIDC Bill and NIF [National Investment Fund] Bill: Amendments proposed by Minister for Overseas Trade: Explanatory Notes." Reps 1
Commonwealth Electoral Bill (No. 2) 1973 c. 13.3.1973 EM 1   Reps 1
Commonwealth Electoral Bill (No. 2) 1973 c. 13.3.1973 EM 1 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Commonwealth Electoral Bill 1973 c. 28.2.1973 EM 1   Reps 1
Customs Bill 1973 c. 22.11.1973 EM 2 Only the heading differs from the memorandum presented to the Senate. Reps 1
Customs Bill 1973 c. 14.11.1973 EM 2   Senate 1
Customs Tariff Validation Bill 1973 c. 17.5.1973 EM 2 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Export Incentive Grants Bill 1973 c. 10.5.1973 EM 13 Introduction, pp. 1-2; Export Incentive Grants Bill 1973, pp. 2-12; Pay-roll Tax Assessment Bill 1973, pp. 12-13. Reps 2
Export Incentive Grants Bill 1973 c. 10.5.1973 EM 13 Introduction, pp. 1-2; Export Incentive Grants Bill 1973, pp. 2-12; Pay-roll Tax Assessment Bill 1973, pp. 12-13. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Export Incentive Grants Bill 1973 6.12.1973 EM 5 Supplementary EM. Explains the effect of amendments proposed by the Minister representing the Treasurer. Senate 1
Family Law Bill 1973 c. 12.12.1973 EM 12   Senate 1
Financial Corporations Bill 1973 11.12.1973 EM 14   Reps 2
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1973 c. 26.3.1973 EM 15   Reps 2
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1973 c. 26.3.1973 EM 15 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Income Tax (Non-resident Dividends and Interest) Bill 1973       See Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 5) 1973.    
Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1973 c. 16.5.1973 EM 19   Reps 2
Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 4) 1973 c. 30.8.1973 EM 21   Reps 2
Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 5) 1973 c. 25.10.1973 EM 67 Introduction, pp. 1-8; Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 5) 1973, pp. 9-61; Income Tax Bill 1973, pp. 62-65; Income Tax (Non-resident Dividends and Interest) Bill 1973, pp. 66-67. Reps 2
Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 5) 1973 c. 25.10.1973 EM 67 Introduction, pp. 1-8; Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 5) 1973, pp. 9-61; Income Tax Bill 1973, pp. 62-65; Income Tax (Non-resident Dividends and Interest) Bill 1973, pp. 66-67. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Income Tax Assessment Bill 1973 c. 11.4.1973 EM 56   Reps 2
Income Tax Bill 1973       See Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 5) 1973.    
National Investment Fund Bill 1973 c. 30.8.1973 EM   Supplementary EM. See Australian Industry Development Corporation Bill 1973 Reps 1
National Investment Fund Bill 1973 c. 30.8.1973 EM 24   Reps 2
Northern Territory (Administration) Bill 1973 c. 28.2.1973 EM 1   Reps 2
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Bill 1973 c. 11.9.1973 EM 2   Reps 3
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Bill 1973 c. 11.9.1973 EM 2 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Pay-roll Tax Assessment Bill 1973       See Export Incentive Grants Bill 1973.    
Repatriation Bill (No. 3) 1973 c. 11.9.1973 EM 16   Reps 3
Representation Bill 1973 c. 22.5.1973 EM 1   Reps 3
Representation Bill 1973 c. 22.5.1973 EM 1 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill (No. 2) 1973 c. 21.8.1973 EM 2   Reps 3
Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill (No. 2) 1973 c. 21.8.1973 EM 2 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1973 c. 28.2.1973 EM 3   Reps 3
Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1973 c. 28.2.1973 EM 3 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Senate (Representation of Territories) Bill 1973 c. 22.5.1973 EM 2   Reps 3
Senate (Representation of Territories) Bill 1973 c. 22.5.1973 EM 2 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
South Australia Grant (Lock to Kimba Pipeline) Bill 1973 c. 28.3.1973 EM 13   Reps 3
South Australia Grant (Lock to Kimba Pipeline) Bill 1973 c. 28.3.1973 EM 13 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Trade Practices Bill 1973 c. 25.10.1973 EM 17 This bill was similar to the bill introduced in the Senate on 27.9.1973; the Senate on 24.10.1973 had deferred consideration of its bill until the first sitting day in 1974. The Explanatory Memorandum appears to be identical to the memorandum presented to the Senate on 27.9.1973. Reps 3
Trade Practices Bill 1973 27.9.1973 EM 17   Senate 2
Trade Practices Bill 1973 [No. 2] [listed in the House of Representatives as Trade Practices Bill 1973] c. 8.11.1973 EM 20 Title reads: "Trade Practices Bill 1973 (As passed by the House of Representatives on 8 November 1973)." Senate 2
Session 1974            
Arbitration (Foreign Awards and Agreements) Bill 1974 c. 24.10.1974 EM 8 Identical to the memorandum presented to the Senate. Reps 1
Arbitration (Foreign Awards and Agreements) Bill 1974 c. 20.3.1974 EM 8   Senate  
Australia Police Bill 1975 c. 30.10.1975 EM 19 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Financial Corporations Bill 1974 2.4.1974 EM 18   Reps  
Financial Corporations Bill 1974 c. 2.4.1974 CM 14 Title reads: "Explanatory Statement." Shows the changes in the 1974 Bill as compared with the Financial Corporations Bill 1973, and includes explanatory notes. Reps  
Income Tax (Dividends and Interest Withholding Tax) Bill 1974       See Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974 for sessions 1974 and 1974-75.    
Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974 c. 3.4.1974 EM 14 Introduction, pp. 1-3; Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974, pp. 3-13; Income Tax (Dividends and Interest Withholding Tax) Bill 1974, pp. 13-14. Reps  
Session 1974-75            
Australian Housing Corporation Bill 1975 c. 13.2.1975 EM 30 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Reps 2
Australian Housing Corporation Bill 1975 c. 27.2.1975 EM 7 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes on amendments to be moved on behalf of the government." Reps 2
Australian Housing Corporation Bill 1975 c. 13.2.1975 EM 30 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Australian Industry Development Corporation Bill 1974 c. 16.7.1974 EM 18 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Reps 2
Australian Industry Development Corporation Bill 1974 [No. 2] c. 11.2.1974 EM 18 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Reps 2
Australian National Railways Bill 1975 c. 20.2.1975 EM 15   Reps 2
Banking Bill 1974 c. 14.11.1974 EM 11   Reps 2
Banking Bill 1974 c. 11.1974 EM 4 Title reads: "Addendum to Explanatory Memorandum." Reps 2
Banking Bill 1974 c. 14.11.1974 EM 11 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Banking Bill 1974 c. 2.12.1974 EM 4 Title reads: "Addendum to Explanatory Memorandum. Amendments to be moved by the Minister representing the Treasurer." Senate 1
Banking Bill 1974       See also Taxation Administration Bill 1974.    
Commonwealth Electoral Bill (No. 2) 1973 c. 10.7.1974 EM 1   Reps 2
Corporations and Securities Industry Bill 1974 c. 5.12.1974 EM 98   Senate 1
Corporations and Securities Industry Bill 1975 c. 13.2.1975 EM 98   Reps 2
Corporations and Securities Industry Bill 1975 c. 13.2.1975 EM 98 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Customs Bill 1975 c. 6.3.1975 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 3
Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Bill 1975 c. 6.3.1975 EM 5 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 3
Electoral Bill (No. 2) 1975 c. 28.8.1975 EM 3   Reps 4
Electoral Bill (No. 3) 1975 c. 28.8.1975 EM 2   Reps 4
Electoral Bill (No. 4) 1975 c. 28.8.1975 EM 7   Reps 4
Electoral Bill (No. 5) 1975 c. 28.8.1975 EM 4   Reps 4
Electoral Bill (No. 6) 1975 c. 28.8.1975 EM 13   Reps 4
Electoral Bill (No. 7) 1975 c. 28.8.1975 EM 5   Reps 4
Electoral Bill 1974 [1975] c. 4.12.1974 EM 13   Reps 4
Electoral Laws Amendment Bill 1974 c. 13.11.1974 EM 27   Reps 4
Electoral Laws Amendment Bill 1974 c. 13.11.1974 EM 27 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Estate Duty Assessment Bill 1974 c. 14.11.1974 EM 12   Reps 4
Estate Duty Assessment Bill 1974 c. 14.11.1974 EM 12 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Family Law Bill 1974 c. 4.12.1974 EM 20   Reps 4
Family Law Bill 1974 c. 5.5.1975 EM 6 Title reads: "Explanation of amendments to be moved by Attorney-General." Reps 4
Family Law Bill 1974 [No. 2] c. 1.8.1974 EM 12   Senate 2
Family Law Bill 1974 [No. 2] 30.10.1974 CM 55 Title reads: "Memorandum showing the differences between the Family Law Bill 1974 as introduced in the Senate on 1 August 1974 and that Bill as it would appear if the amendments to be moved by the Attorney-General were incorporated in it." Senate 2
Family Law Bill 1974 [No. 2] 18.11.1974 CM 59 Title reads: "Revised Memorandum showing the differences between the Family Law Bill 1974 as introduced in the Senate on 1 August 1974 and that Bill as it would appear if the amendments to be moved by the Attorney-General were incorporated in it." Senate 2
Financial Corporations Bill 1974 11.7.1974 EM 26   Reps 4
Financial Corporations Bill 1974 11.7.1974 EM 26   Senate 2
Foreign Takeovers Bill 1975 c. 22.5.1975 EM 26   Reps 4
Foreign Takeovers Bill 1975 c. 22.5.1975 EM 26   Senate 2
Grants Commission Bill 1975 c. 5.3.1975 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 4
Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974 c. 10.7.1974 EM 18 Introduction, pp. 1-3; Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974, pp. 3-11; Health Insurance Levy Bill 1974, pp. 11-16; Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974, p. 17; table of levy payable, p. 18. Reps 5
Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974 c. 10.7.1974 EM 18 Introduction, pp. 1-3; Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974, pp. 3-11; Health Insurance Levy Bill 1974, pp. 11-16, 18; Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974, p. 17. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974 [No. 2] c. 27.11.1974 EM 18 Introduction, pp. 1-3; Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974 [No. 2], pp. 3-11; Health Insurance Levy Bill 1974 [No. 2], pp. 11-16; Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974 [No. 3], p. 17; table of levy payable, p. 18. Reps 5
Health Insurance Levy Bill 1974       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974.    
Health Insurance Levy Bill 1974 [No. 2]       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974 [No. 2].    
Homes Savings Grant Bill 1975 c. 16.4.1975 EM 7   Reps 5
Income Tax (Bearer Debentures) Bill 1974       See Income Tax Bill 1974.    
Income Tax (Dividends and Interest Withholding Tax) Bill 1974       See Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974 for sessions 1974 and 1974-75.    
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974.    
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974 (No. 2) c. 14.11.1974 EM 17 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 3
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974 [No. 2] c. 14.11.1974 EM 17   Reps 5
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1974 [No. 3]       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1974 [No. 2].    
Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1975       See Income Tax Bill 1975.    
Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1974       See Income Tax Bill 1974.    
Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1975       See Income Tax Bill 1975.    
Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974 c. 11.7.1974 EM 29 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974, pp. 4-28; Income Tax (Dividends and Interest Withholding Tax) Bill 1974, pp. 28-29. Reps 5
Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974 c. 11.7.1974 EM 29 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Assessment Bill 1974, pp. 4-28; Income Tax (Dividends and Interest Withholding Tax) Bill 1974, pp. 28-29. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 3
Income Tax Assessment Bill 1975 c. 22.5.1975 EM 41   Reps 5
Income Tax Bill 1974 c. 14.11.1974 EM 145 Introduction, pp. 1-8; Income Tax Bill 1974, pp. 9-14; Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1974, pp. 15-143; Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1975, pp. 144-145. Reps 5
Income Tax Bill 1975 c. 9.10.1975 EM 67 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Bill 1975, pp. 5-10; Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1975, pp. 11-65; Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1975, pp. 66-67. Reps 5
Income Tax Bill 1975 c. 9.10.1975 EM 67 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Bill 1975, pp. 5-10; Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1975, pp. 11-65; Income Tax (International Agreements) Bill 1975, pp. 66-67. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Inter-State Commission Bill 1975 c. 9.4.1975 EM 7 Title reads: "Notes on Bill." Reps 5
Inter-State Commission Bill 1975 c. 9.4.1975 EM 3 Title reads: "Constitutional Provisions." Reps 5
Legal Aid Bill 1975 c. 5.6.1975 EM 134   Reps 5
Legal Aid Bill 1975 c. 8.10.1975 EM 10 Title reads: "Explanatory note of amendments to be moved by the Attorney-General." Reps 5
Legal Aid Bill 1975 c. 5.6.1975 EM 134 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 3
Local Government Grants Bill 1975 15.10.1975 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on Clauses." Reps 5
National Compensation Bill 1974
Text of Bill		 c. 3.10.1974 EM 36 Includes a 1-page Addendum. Reps 6
National Compensation Bill 1974 c. 3.10.1974 EM 36 Includes a 1-page Addendum. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 3
National Investment Fund Bill 1974 c. 16.7.1974 EM 26 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Reps 6
National Investment Fund Bill 1974 [No. 2] c. 11.2.1975 EM 26 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Reps 6
National Investment Fund Bill 1974 [No. 2] (1975) c. 11.2.1975 EM 26 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 3
Navigation Bill 1975 9.1975 EM 144 Title reads: "Explanatory Notes." Reps 6
Ombudsman Bill 1975 c. 6.3.1975 EM 31   Reps 6
Ombudsman Bill 1975 c. 3.6.1975 EM 24 Title reads: "Notes on amendments to be moved by the Attorney-General." Reps 6
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Bill 1974 c. 2.10.1974 EM 2   Reps 6
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Bill 1974 c. 2.10.1974 EM 2 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 3
Postal and Telecommunications Commissions (Transitional Provisions) Bill 1975 c. 27.5.1975 EM 9   Reps 6
Postal Services Bill 1975 c. 27.5.1975 EM 18   Reps 6
Purchasing Commission Bill 1975 c. 15.5.1975 EM 8   Reps 6
Purchasing Commission Bill 1975 c. 15.5.1975 EM 8   Senate 4
Railways (South Australia) Bill 1975 c. 26.5.1975 EM 21   Reps 7
Railways (Tasmania) Bill 1975 c. 26.5.1975 EM 22 Includes a 1-page corrigendum. Reps 7
Railways Agreement (South Australia) Bill 1975 c. 20.8.1975 EM 17   Reps 7
Refrigeration Compressors Bounty Bill 1974 c. 26.9.1974 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 7
Repatriation Acts Amendment Bill 1974 c. 16.10.1974 EM 15   Reps 7
Representation Bill 1973 c. 10.7.1974 EM 1   Reps 7
Road Safety and Standards Authority Bill 1975 c. 5.3.1975 EM 9   Reps 7
Roads Acts Amendment Bill 1975 c. 30.10.1975 EM 9   Reps 7
Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1975       See Sales Tax Bills (Nos. 1 to 9) 1975.    
Sales Tax Bills (Nos. 1 to 9) 1975 c. 12.2.1975 EM 8 Also deals with the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1975 Reps 7
Sales Tax Bills (Nos. 1 to 9) 1975 c. 12.2.1975 EM 8 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 4
Senate (Representation of Territories) Bill 1973 c. 10.7.1974 EM 2   Reps 7
Senate (Representation of Territories) Bill 1973 c. 10.7.1974 EM 2 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 4
Ship Construction Bounty Bill 1975 c. 21.5.1975 EM 8 Title reads: "Notes on Clauses." Reps 7
Superannuation Act Amendment Bill 1975       See Superannuation Bill 1975.    
Superannuation Bill 1975
 c. 15.5.1975 EM 35 Introduction, pp. 1-5; Superannuation Bill 1975, pp. 6-28; Superannuation Act Amendment Bill 1975, pp. 29-30; estimated capital costs of the new superannuation scheme compared to the costs of the existing scheme, pp. 31-34. Reps 7
Superannuation Bill 1975 5.6.1975 EM 1 Supplementary EM. Title reads: "New superannuation scheme if amended as proposed by the Senate: estimated capital costs compared present scheme costs." Reps 7
Superior Court of Australia Bill 1974 c. 16.7.1974 EM 124   Reps 8
Taxation Administration Bill 1974 c. 14.11.1974 EM 15 Introduction, pp. 1-2; Banking Bill 1974, pp. 2-4; Taxation Administration Bill 1974, pp. 4-15. Reps 8
Telecommunications Bill (No. 2) 1975 c. 29.5.1975 EM 7 Title reads: "Notes on the Telecommunications Bill (No. 2) 1975." Reps 8
Telecommunications Bill 1975 c. 27.5.1975 EM 18   Reps 8
Trade Practices Bill (No. 2) 1975 c. 15.10.1975 EM 4   Reps 8
Trade Practices Bill 1974 c. 16.7.1974 EM 21   Reps 8
Trade Practices Bill 1974 9.7.1974 CM 94 Title reads: "Memorandum showing the differences between the Trade Practices Bill 1973 as passed by the House of Representatives on 8 November 1973 and the Trade Practices Bill 1974." Reps 8
Trade Practices Bill 1975 c. 26.2.1975 EM 4   Reps 8