Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2015
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill sets Parliament's own budget. It authorises $87.274 million to run the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service in 2015-16, plus $43.637 million of interim supply to keep Parliament going in 2016-17 until next year's budget bill passes.
Who it affects
Queensland taxpayers fund the appropriation; MPs and parliamentary staff rely on it to keep Parliament operating.
Key changes
- Appropriates $87,274,000 for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for 2015-16
- Provides $43,637,000 of interim supply for 2016-17
- Includes the amount already authorised under the 2014 appropriation act
- Repeals the Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2013
Bill Journey
Introduced14 July 2015
First Reading
In Detail
Third Reading
Royal Assent18 Sept 2015