Explanatory Memoranda 1976–1977



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 1976-77            
Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Bill 1976 [No. 2] c. 25.11.1976 EM 29 Title reads: "Clause notes." Reps 1
Census and Statistics Amendment Bill 1977 c. 17.2.1977 EM 7 Introduction, p. 1; Census and Statistics Amendment Bill 1977, p. 2; Representation Amendment Bill 1977, pp. 3-4; Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 1977, pp. 5-7. Reps 1
Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 1977       See Census and Statistics Amendment Bill 1977.    
Constitution Alteration (Referendums) Bill 1977 c. 16.2.1977 EM 2   Reps 1
Constitution Alteration (Retirement of Judges) Bill 1977 c. 16.2.1977 EM 3   Reps 1
Constitution Alteration (Senate Casual Vacancies) Bill 1977 c. 16.2.1977 EM 4   Reps 1
Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill 1977 c. 16.2.1977 EM 5   Reps 1
Crimes (Internationally Protected Persons) Bill 1976 c. 4.6.1976 EM 7 Title reads: "General outline and notes on clauses." Reps 2
Customs Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976 c. 11.11.1976 EM 2 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Customs Amendment Bill 1976 c. 29.4.1976 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Customs Tariff (Coal Export Duty) Amendment Bill 1976 c. 9.9.1976 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Bill 1976       See Superannuation Bill 1976.    
Estate Duty Assessment Amendment Bill 1976 c. 9.9.1976 EM 7   Reps 3
Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) Amendment Bill 1976 c. 4.6.1976 EM 3 Title reads: "General outline and notes on clauses." Reps 3
Extradition (Foreign States) Amendment Bill 1976 c. 4.6.1976 EM 3 Title reads: "General outline and notes on clauses." Reps 3
Family Law Amendment Bill 1976 c. 20.5.1976 EM 16 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 3
Family Law Amendment Bill 1976 c. 2.6.1976 EM 1 Title reads: "Explanatory Memorandum of amendments and new clause to be moved by the Attorney-General." Reps 3
Federal Court of Australia Bill 1976 c. 9.11.1976 EM 5 Title reads: "Notes on amendments to be moved by the Attorney-General." Reps 3
Foreign Proceedings (Prohibition of Certain Evidence) Bill 1976 c. 18.11.1976 EM 3   Reps 3
Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1976 c. 8.9.1976 EM 23 Introduction, pp. 1-5; Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1976, pp. 5-12; Health Insurance Levy Bill (No. 2) 1976, pp. 12-23. Reps 3
Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1976 20.5.1976 EM 24 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1976, pp. 4-22; Health Insurance Levy Bill 1976, pp. 22-24; Income Tax (International Agreements) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976, p. 24. Reps 3
Health Insurance Levy Bill (No. 2) 1976       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill (No. 2) 1976.    
Health Insurance Levy Bill 1976       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1976.    
Historic Shipwrecks Bill 1976 c. 7.12.1976 EM 2 Title reads: "Amendments to be moved by the Government: Explanatory Memorandum." Reps 3
Historic Shipwrecks Bill 1976 c. 20.10.1976 EM 14   Senate 1
Homes Savings Grant Bill 1976 c. 18.11.1976 EM 23   Reps 3
Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Bill 1976       See Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976.    
Income Tax (Individuals) Bill 1976       See Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976.    
Income Tax (International Agreements) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976       See Health Insurance Levy Assessment Bill 1976.    
Income Tax (International Agreements) Amendment Bill 1976 c. 6.5.1976 EM 36   Reps 3
Income Tax (International Agreements) Amendment Bill 1976 c. 6.5.1976 EM 36 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Income Tax (Rates) Bill 1976       See Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976.    
Income Tax Assessment Amendment (Jurisdiction of Courts) Bill 1976 c. 3.11.1976 EM 6   Reps 3
Income Tax Assessment Amendment (Jurisdiction of Courts) Bill 1976 c. 3.11.1976 EM 6 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976 c. 20.5.1976 EM 22 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976, pp. 5-15; Income Tax (Rates) Bill 1976, pp. 16-21; Income Tax (Individuals) Bill 1976, p. 22 Reps 3
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976 c. 1.12.1976 EM 96 Introduction, pp. 1-5; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976, pp. 6-72; Loan (Income Equalization Deposits) Bill 1976, pp. 73-93; Loan (Drought Bonds) Amendment Bill 1976, pp. 94-95; Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Bill 1976, p. 96. Reps 3
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976 c. 1.12.1976 EM 96 Introduction, pp. 1-5; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976, pp. 6-72; Loan (Income Equalization Deposits) Bill 1976, pp. 73-93; Loan (Drought Bonds) Amendment Bill 1976, pp. 94-95; Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Bill 1976, p. 96. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1976 c. 20.5.1976 EM 89   Reps 3
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1976 c. 20.5.1976 EM 89 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Income Tax Laws Amendment (Royalties) Bill 1976 c. 19.8.1976 EM 5   Reps 3
Income Tax Laws Amendment (Royalties) Bill 1976 c. 19.8.1976 EM 5 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Judiciary Amendment Bill 1976 c. 3.6.1976 EM 18   Reps 3
Judiciary Amendment Bill 1976 c. 9.11.1976 EM 4 Title reads: "Notes on proposed amendments and new clauses (to be moved by the Attorney-General)." Reps 3
Judiciary Amendment Bill 1976 c. 3.6.1976 EM 18 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 1
Loan (Drought Bonds) Amendment Bill 1976       See Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976.    
Loan (Income Equalization Deposits) Bill 1976       See Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1976.    
Marriage Amendment Bill 1976 c. 3.6.1976 EM 12   Reps 4
Narcotic Drugs Amendment Bill 1976 c. 16.9.1976 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 4
Navigation Amendment Bill 1976 c. 18.11.1976 EM 87   Reps 4
Navigation Amendment Bill 1976 c. 18.11.1976 EM 87 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Nitrogenous Fertilizers Subsidy Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976 c. 23.9.1976 EM 2 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 5
Nitrogenous Fertilizers Subsidy Amendment Bill 1976 c. 4.3.1976 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 5
Ombudsman Bill 1976 c. 4.6.1976 EM 44+2 Includes a 2-page corrigendum. Reps 5
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Assessment Amendment Bill 1976 c. 4.11.1976 EM 16   Reps 5
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Assessment Amendment Bill 1976 c. 4.11.1976 EM 16 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Phosphate Fertilizers Bounty Bill 1976 c. 4.3.1976 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 5
Prices Justification Amendment Bill 1976 c. 11.11.1976 EM 4 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 5
Psychotropic Substances Bill 1976 c. 29.4.1976 EM 4 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 5
Remuneration and Allowances Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1976 9.11.1976 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on amendment and new clauses to be moved by the Attorney-General." Reps 5
Representation Amendment Bill 1977       See Census and Statistics Amendment Bill 1977.    
Roads Acts Amendment Bill 1976 c. 1.4.1976 EM 12   Reps 5
Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Amendment Bill 1976 c. 11.11.1976 EM 3   Reps 5
Superannuation Amendment Bill 1976       See Superannuation Bill 1976.    
Superannuation Bill 1976 c. 18.3.1976 EM 60 Introduction, pp. 1-7; Superannuation Bill 1976, pp. 8-41; Superannuation Amendment Bill 1976, pp. 42-44; Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Bill 1976, p. 45; costs and appendices, pp. 46-58. Reps 6
Superannuation Bill 1976 c. 18.3.1976 EM 60 Introduction, pp. 1-7; Superannuation Bill 1976, pp. 8-41; Superannuation Amendment Bill 1976, pp. 42-44; Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Bill 1976, p. 45; costs and appendices, pp. 46-58. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1976 c. 25.3.1976 EM 5   Reps 6
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1976 c. 25.3.1976 EM 5 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate 2
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977 c. 8.12.1976 EM 16   Reps 6
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977 24.12.1976 CM 139 Title reads: "Memorandum showing the Trade Practices Act 1974, as proposed to be amended by the Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977." Reps 6
Session 1977            
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Bill 1977 c. 28.4.1977 EM 22   Reps 1
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Bill 1977 c. 28.4.1977 EM 22 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Agricultural Tractors Bounty Amendment Bill 1977 c. 31.3.1977 EM 6 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Agricultural Tractors Bounty Amendment Bill 1977 c. 31.3.1977 EM 6 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Australian National Railways Amendment Bill 1977 c. 28.4.1977 EM 6   Reps 1
Australian Shipping Commission Amendment Bill 1977 c. 2.11.1977 EM 6   Reps 1
Automatic Data Processing Equipment Bounty Bill 1977 c. 31.3.1977 EM 6 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Bed Sheeting Bounty Bill 1977 c. 31.3.1977 EM 5 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Commonwealth Grants Commission Amendment Bill 1977 c. 1.11.1977 EM 2 Title reads: "General outline and notes on clauses." Reps 1
Commonwealth Grants Commission Amendment Bill 1977 c. 1.11.1977 EM 2 Title reads: "General outline and notes on clauses." Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Commonwealth Legal Aid Commission Bill 1977 c. 27.5.1977 EM 56   Reps 1
Crimes (Foreign Incursions and Recruitment) Bill 1977 c. 17.3.1977 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Criminal Investigation Bill 1977 c. 24.3.1977 EM 24   Reps 1
Customs Amendment Bill 1977 c. 2.11.1977 EM 5 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Customs Tariff (Coal Export Duty) Amendment Bill 1977 c. 15.9.1977 EM 2 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Customs Tariff Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977 c. 19.10.1977 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Dairy Industry Stabilization Bill 1977 c. 26.5.1977 EM 7 Also deals with the Dairy Industry Stabilization Levy Bill 1977 and the Dairy Produce Amendment Bill 1977. Reps 1
Dairy Industry Stabilization Bill 1977 c. 21.4.1977 EM 7 Also deals with the Dairy Industry Stabilization Levy Bill 1977 and the Dairy Produce Amendment Bill 1977. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Dairy Industry Stabilization Levy Bill 1977       See Dairy Industry Stabilization Bill 1977.    
Dairy Produce Amendment Bill 1977       See Dairy Industry Stabilization Bill 1977.    
Diesel Fuel Tax Amendment Bill (No. 1) 1977 c. 16.8.1977 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Diesel Fuel Tax Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977 c. 16.8.1977 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Evidence Amendment Bill 1977 c. 13.10.1977 EM 11   Senate  
Excise Tariff Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977 c. 1.11.1977 EM 2 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Excise Tariff Amendment Bill 1977 c. 15.9.1977 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 1
Health Insurance Levy Bill 1977       See Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977.    
Housing Loans Insurance Amendment Bill 1977 c. 3.5.1977 EM 8   Reps 1
Housing Loans Insurance Amendment Bill 1977 c. 3.5.1977 EM 8 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Income Tax (Arrangements with the States) Bill 1977 c. 2.6.1977 EM 64   Reps 2
Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Amendment Bill 1977       See Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1977.    
Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Bill 1977       See Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977.    
Income Tax (Film Royalties) Bill 1977       See Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977.    
Income Tax (Individuals) Bill 1977       See Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977.    
Income Tax (International Agreements) Amendment Bill 1977 c. 27.10.1977 EM 18   Reps 2
Income Tax (International Agreements) Amendment Bill 1977 c. 27.10.1977 EM 18 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977 c. 20.10.1977 EM 47 Introduction, pp. 1-5; Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977, pp. 6-24; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977, pp. 25-40; Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Bill 1977, pp. 41-42; Income Tax (Individuals) Bill 1977, pp. 43-44; Health Insurance Levy Bill 1977, pp. 45-47; Income Tax (Film Royalties) Bill 1977, p. 47. Reps 2
Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977 c. 20.10.1977 EM 47 Introduction, pp. 1-5; Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977, pp. 6-24; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977, pp. 25-40; Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Bill 1977, pp. 41-42; Income Tax (Individuals) Bill 1977, pp. 43-44; Health Insurance Levy Bill 1977, pp. 45-47; Income Tax (Film Royalties) Bill 1977, p. 47. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill 1977 c. 25.5.1977 EM 6   Reps 2
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977       See Income Tax (Rates) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977.    
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1977 c. 26.10.1977 EM 6   Reps 2
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1977 c. 26.10.1977 EM 6 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1977 c. 21.4.1977 EM 42 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1977, pp. 5-41; Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Amendment Bill 1977, p. 42 Reps 2
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1977 c. 21.4.1977 EM 42 Introduction, pp. 1-4; Income Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 1977, pp. 5-41; Income Tax (Companies and Superannuation Funds) Amendment Bill 1977, p. 42. Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Industries Assistance Commission Amendment Bill 1977 c. 19.10.1977 EM 9 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Liquefied Gas (Road Vehicle Use) Tax Amendment Bill 1977 c. 16.8.1977 EM 1 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
New Zealand Re-exports (Repeal) Bill 1977 c. 31.3.1977 EM 2 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Nitrogenous Fertilizers Subsidy Amendment Bill 1977 c. 6.10.1977 EM 3 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Phosphate Fertilizers Bounty Amendment Bill 1977 c. 26.5.1977 EM 5 Title reads: "Notes on clauses." Reps 2
Roads Acts Amendment Bill 1977 c. 5.5.1977 EM 3   Reps 2
Roads Acts Amendment Bill 1977 c. 5.5.1977 EM 3 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
States Grants (Roads Interim Assistance) Bill 1977 c. 31.5.1977 EM 3   Reps 2
States Grants (Roads) Bill 1977 c. 15.9.1977 EM 9   Reps 2
States Grants (Roads) Bill 1977 c. 15.9.1977 EM 9 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Trade Practices Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1977 c. 4.11.1977 EM 4   Reps 2
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977 c. 3.5.1977 EM 17 Title reads: "Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977 (as introduced May 1977)." Reps 2
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977 16.5.1977 CM 143 Title reads: "Memorandum showing the Trade Practices Act 1974, as proposed to be amended by the Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977." Reps 2
Trade Practices Amendment Bill 1977 c. 31.5.1977 EM 16 Differs very slightly from the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate  
Transport Planning and Research (Financial Assistance) Bill 1977 c. 27.10.1977 EM 5   Reps 2
Transport Planning and Research (Financial Assistance) Bill 1977 c. 27.10.1977 EM 5 Identical to the memorandum presented to the House of Representatives. Senate