Appropriation Bill 2016
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Overview
This bill is the 2016-17 Queensland Budget in legal form. It authorises the Treasurer to spend $47.6 billion across government departments for the year starting 1 July 2016, and a further $23.8 billion in interim supply to keep government running into 2017-18.
Who it affects
Every Queenslander who uses public services — schools, hospitals, police, transport — since this bill funds the departments that deliver them. Government departments and the Treasurer gain the legal authority to draw and allocate the specified amounts.
Key changes
- Authorises $47.62 billion in departmental appropriations for 2016-17
- Provides $23.81 billion in interim supply for 2017-18 until the next Appropriation Bill passes
- Largest allocations go to Education and Training ($12.1bn), Health ($10.1bn) and Transport and Main Roads ($6.7bn)
- Repeals the Appropriation Act 2014 and Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2014
- Allows the Treasurer to shift funds between a department's spending headings provided the total vote is not exceeded
Bill Journey
Introduced14 June 2016
First Reading
In Detail
Third Reading
Royal Assent29 Aug 2016
Referenced Entities
Legislation
Organisations
Queensland TreasuryLegislative AssemblyDepartment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PartnershipsDepartment of Agriculture and FisheriesDepartment of Communities, Child Safety and Disability ServicesDepartment of Education and TrainingDepartment of Energy and Water SupplyDepartment of Environment and Heritage ProtectionDepartment of Housing and Public WorksDepartment of Infrastructure, Local Government and PlanningDepartment of Justice and Attorney-GeneralDepartment of National Parks, Sport and RacingDepartment of Natural Resources and MinesDepartment of the Premier and CabinetDepartment of Science, Information Technology and InnovationDepartment of State DevelopmentDepartment of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth GamesDepartment of Transport and Main RoadsElectoral Commission of QueenslandOffice of the GovernorOffice of the Inspector-General of Emergency ManagementOffice of the OmbudsmanPublic Safety Business AgencyPublic Service CommissionQueensland Audit OfficeQueensland Fire and Emergency ServicesQueensland HealthQueensland Police Service