Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2019
Bill Journey
Referred to Economics and Governance Committee
Became Act 5 of 202021 Feb 2020
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill provides formal Parliamentary approval for $1.397 billion in supplementary government spending that occurred in 2018-19. Under Queensland's Constitution, all government expenditure from the Consolidated Fund must be authorised by Parliament, even when spending has already occurred with Governor in Council approval.
Who it affects
This is procedural legislation that affects government accountability rather than individual citizens directly. It ensures transparency about government spending that exceeded the original 2018 Budget.
Key changes
- Authorises $1,397,441,000 in supplementary appropriation for 2018-19
- Covers unforeseen expenditure across multiple government departments
- Introduced separately from the regular Budget to improve transparency
- Based on Auditor-General's report on the Consolidated Fund