Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2021
Bill Story
The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
As Economics and Governance Committee chair, recommended the proposed expenditure be agreed to without amendment and defended the estimates process against opposition criticism.
“I report to the House that the committee recommends that the proposed expenditure for the Legislative Assembly and Parliamentary Service, as detailed in the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2021, be agreed to by the Legislative Assembly without amendment.”— 2021-08-31View Hansard
Congratulated the government on the $30 million allocation to upgrade the parliamentary precinct while expressing disappointment about some budget cuts to the Parliamentary Service.
“I commend this appropriation bill to the House.”— 2021-08-31View Hansard
Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill provides the annual budget for Queensland's Parliament, appropriating $103.3 million for the 2021-22 financial year. It also provides interim funding of $51.7 million for 2022-23 to keep Parliament operating until the next budget is passed.
Who it affects
This is a routine funding bill that enables Parliament to operate. It does not directly change any laws or services affecting citizens.
Key changes
- Appropriates $103,325,000 for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for 2021-22
- Provides $51,662,500 in interim supply for 2022-23
- Repeals the Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2019 and Appropriation (Parliament) Act (No. 2) 2020