Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2017
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill is the annual budget for running Queensland's Parliament. It authorises the Treasurer to pay $91.69 million to the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for 2017-18, plus $45.845 million of interim funding so Parliament can keep operating at the start of 2018-19.
Who it affects
It mainly affects the staff and members of Queensland Parliament by securing their operating budget, and taxpayers who fund it.
Key changes
- Allocates $91.69 million to run the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service in 2017-18
- Provides $45.845 million of interim supply to keep Parliament operating from 1 July 2018 until the 2018-19 appropriation bill passes
- Repeals the 2015 parliamentary appropriation Acts, which are no longer needed
Bill Journey
Introduced13 June 2017
First Reading
In Detail
Third Reading
Royal Assent25 Aug 2017