Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2022

Introduced: 12/10/2022By: Hon C Dick MPStatus: PASSED

Bill Journey

Introduced12 Oct 2022View Hansard
First Reading12 Oct 2022View Hansard
Committee12 Oct 2022View Hansard

Referred to Economics and Governance Committee

Became Act 32 of 202225 Nov 2022
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Plain English Summary

Overview

This bill authorises $2.82 billion in supplementary government expenditure for the 2021-22 financial year. It formally approves spending that exceeded original budget allocations, as required by Queensland's Constitution.

Who it affects

This is a routine accountability measure that affects government departments by formally approving their unforeseen expenditure. It does not introduce new spending or programs.

Key changes

  • Authorises $2,823,124,000 in supplementary appropriation from the Consolidated Fund
  • Covers unforeseen expenditure by departments during 2021-22 financial year
  • Provides formal parliamentary approval for spending already incurred under executive authority
  • Supports government accountability by requiring timely parliamentary consideration of all expenditure