Appropriation (COVID-19) Bill 2020
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The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
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Passed17 ayes – 9 noes2020-04-22
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Ayes (17)
Bailey(Australian Labor Party)
Brown(Australian Labor Party)
Dick(Australian Labor Party)
D’Ath(Australian Labor Party)
Grace(Australian Labor Party)
Jones(Australian Labor Party)
KingMcMahon(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(Australian Labor Party)
Palaszczuk(Australian Labor Party)
Pease(Australian Labor Party)
Power(Australian Labor Party)
Pugh(Australian Labor Party)
Richards(Australian Labor Party)
Trad(Australian Labor Party)
Whiting(Australian Labor Party)
Referred to Economics and Governance Committee
Economics and Governance Committeeportfolio
Became Act 12 of 202023 Apr 2020
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill authorised approximately $4.8 billion in emergency funding for Queensland's COVID-19 relief efforts. It provided $3.18 billion for the remainder of 2019-20 and $1.61 billion for early 2020-21 to protect jobs and support the economy during the pandemic.
Who it affects
All Queenslanders who received government support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including workers, businesses, and community services that relied on state government relief measures.
Key changes
- Authorised $3.18 billion in supplementary appropriation for 2019-20 COVID-19 response
- Provided $1.61 billion in interim supply for 2020-21 until the annual budget passed
- Sought parliamentary approval rather than using executive unforeseen expenditure powers, ensuring transparency
- Funding administered through Queensland Treasury for COVID-19 relief commitments