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Road Grants Legislation in Australia: Commonwealth Government Involvement 1900–1981
This Paper details how the scope and purpose of Commonwealth assistance to the States (and, through the States, to Local Government) for roads has varied over the years. Other issues addressed include the distribution of Commonwealth funds between States and between rural and urban roads, and the varying conditions which have been applied to Commonwealth assistance.
- Road Grants Legislation in Australia: Commonwealth Government Involvement 1900–1981