Good Evening all,
I was hoping to confirm I am on the right path when it comes to answering a hypothetical question involving executive spending.
I have been posed a hypothetical question about the Olympics coming to Queensland and whether the Federal Government can spend money on upgrading infrastructure (electrical, water systems, etc). It is assumed that they have the necessary appropriation bill.
From my own research, online and through my textbooks, I would say that under the Constitution the Federal Government cannot spend money on upgrading Queensland infrastructure for the Olympics. I think this is the case because there is no head of power under section 51 that would allow for an upgrade of public infrastructure nor is there any head of power for hosting the Olympics that could extend to upgrading infrastructure.
I think the way around this would be for the Federal Government to provide financial assistance to Queensland for the purpose of upgrading their infrastructures as per section 96 of the Constitution.
I feel confident in my answer however I am unsure as to whether I am missing something under the heads of powers? Some acknowledgement as to if I'm on the right path would be awesome.
Thank you for your time.
I was hoping to confirm I am on the right path when it comes to answering a hypothetical question involving executive spending.
I have been posed a hypothetical question about the Olympics coming to Queensland and whether the Federal Government can spend money on upgrading infrastructure (electrical, water systems, etc). It is assumed that they have the necessary appropriation bill.
From my own research, online and through my textbooks, I would say that under the Constitution the Federal Government cannot spend money on upgrading Queensland infrastructure for the Olympics. I think this is the case because there is no head of power under section 51 that would allow for an upgrade of public infrastructure nor is there any head of power for hosting the Olympics that could extend to upgrading infrastructure.
I think the way around this would be for the Federal Government to provide financial assistance to Queensland for the purpose of upgrading their infrastructures as per section 96 of the Constitution.
I feel confident in my answer however I am unsure as to whether I am missing something under the heads of powers? Some acknowledgement as to if I'm on the right path would be awesome.
Thank you for your time.