Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2015

Introduced: 14/7/2015By: Hon C Pitt MPStatus: PASSED
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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

Sectors Affected

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