Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2019

Introduced: 19/9/2019By: Hon J Trad MPStatus: PASSED

Bill Journey

Introduced19 Sept 2019View Hansard
First Reading19 Sept 2019View Hansard
Committee19 Sept 2019View Hansard

Referred to Economics and Governance Committee

Became Act 4 of 202021 Feb 2020
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Plain English Summary

Overview

This bill authorises $639,000 in supplementary funding for the Queensland Parliament to cover unforeseen expenditure during 2018-19. It is a routine budget measure that formally approves spending that exceeded the original appropriation, as required by the Queensland Constitution.

Who it affects

This is an internal government matter that ensures proper authorisation of Parliament's spending. It provides transparency to Queensland taxpayers about additional government expenditure.

Key changes

  • Authorises $639,000 in supplementary appropriation for the Legislative Assembly and Parliamentary Service
  • Covers unforeseen expenditure that occurred during the 2018-19 financial year
  • Formalises spending already approved by the Governor in Council under emergency provisions