Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2023

Overview

This bill authorises $142.189 million in funding for the Queensland Parliament's operations in the 2023-24 financial year. It also provides $71.095 million in interim supply for 2024-25 to keep Parliament running until the next budget is passed. This is a standard annual appropriation bill required under the Financial Accountability Act 2009.

Who it affects

This is routine government housekeeping with no direct impact on citizens beyond authorising public spending on parliamentary operations, including MPs' offices, Hansard, committees, and support services.

Key changes

• Appropriates $142.189 million for Parliament's operations in 2023-24, including $113.457 million for departmental services and $28.732 million for equity adjustment
• Provides $71.095 million in interim supply for 2024-25 until the next appropriation bill passes
• Repeals the spent Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2021 and Appropriation (Parliament) Act (No. 2) 2022