Financial assistance to States.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Provision: 96
Source language: English
Recorded status: in force

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During a period of ten years after the establishment of the Commonwealth and thereafter until the Parliament otherwise provides, the Parliament may grant financial assistance to any State on such terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit. Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (The Constitution) 41 Compilation No. 6 Compilation date: 29/7/77 Registered: 18/11/21 Rectified Authorised Version registered 13/05/2026 C2013Q00005 Chapter IV. Finance and Trade. Section 97.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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