Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2017

Overview

This bill retroactively authorises $2.27 billion in government spending that exceeded the original 2016-17 budget. It is a routine accountability step required by the Queensland Constitution whenever departments spend more than Parliament originally approved.

Who it affects

Mainly affects government departments and Treasury processes — it does not change any services, taxes or programs that ordinary Queenslanders interact with.

Key changes

• Authorises $2,270,454,000 in supplementary appropriation from the Consolidated Fund for 2016-17
• Covers unforeseen expenditure across five departments and offices
• Largest allocations go to Queensland Treasury ($1.07 billion) and the Department of Energy and Water Supply ($854 million)
• Formally complies with the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Queensland Constitution's requirement that Parliament authorise all spending from the Consolidated Fund