Appropriation Bill 2026

Overview

This bill is the Queensland Government's main annual budget law for 2026-27. It authorises the Treasurer to spend $104.658 billion from the state's consolidated fund to run government departments, and provides a further $52.329 billion in interim funding to keep government operating in the first part of 2027-28 until next year's budget passes.

Who it affects

It affects every Queenslander indirectly, because it funds the public services people use — hospitals, schools, police, fire, transport and child safety. It does not change any law that applies to individuals.

Key changes

• Authorises $104.658 billion in total spending across Queensland government departments for 2026-27
• Gives Queensland Health the largest share at $22.3 billion, followed by Education at $21.5 billion and Transport and Main Roads at $15.4 billion
• Provides $52.329 billion in interim supply so departments keep running from 1 July 2027 until the 2027-28 budget becomes law
• Repeals the now-superseded Appropriation Act 2024 and Appropriation (Supplementary 2024-2025) Act 2026