Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2018
Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill provides the annual budget for Queensland Parliament. It authorises the Treasurer to pay $97.2 million from the consolidated fund for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service in 2018-19, plus $48.6 million in interim supply for early 2019-20.
Who it affects
This is routine government machinery that keeps Parliament operating. It does not directly change any laws affecting citizens.
Key changes
- Appropriates $97,178,000 for Parliament's operations in 2018-19, up from a $91,690,000 budget estimate in 2017-18
- Provides interim supply of $48,589,000 for the start of 2019-20 until the next budget bill passes
- Repeals the Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2016
Bill Story
The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
▸Committee8 Aug 2017View Hansard
Referred to Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee
The Economics and Governance Committee examined the 2018-19 budget estimates for the Legislative Assembly and Parliamentary Service. The committee held a public hearing on 24 July 2018 with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and considered questions on notice. The committee recommended that the proposed expenditure of $96.1 million in appropriation revenue be agreed to without amendment, noting the budget increase was primarily due to enterprise bargaining costs.
Key findings (4)
- The Legislative Assembly's operating budget for 2018-19 was $98.2 million, an increase of $778,000 from the prior year mainly due to enterprise bargaining costs.
- The capital program of $9.2 million focused on completing fire protection works in Parliament House, improving security surveillance, and relocating electorate offices following the 2017 boundary redistribution.
- Issues raised at the public hearing included the Speaker's travel expenditure, staffing for non-government and crossbench members, and the Parliamentary Service's information technology strategy.
- The committee thanked the Speaker for his stewardship of the Office of the Speaker and the Parliament.
Recommendations (1)
- The committee recommends that the proposed expenditure, as detailed in the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2018, be agreed to by the Legislative Assembly without amendment.
Vote on a motion
Vote during the cognate debate; defeated 40 ayes to 42 noes.
The motion was rejected.
A formal vote on whether to accept a proposal — this could be the bill itself, an amendment, or another motion.
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Ayes (40)
Noes (42)
▸Committee Report17 Aug 2018
Committee report tabled
Vote on a motion
A procedural motion during the evening session that was overwhelmingly defeated 5-85. The motion occurred during a break in the appropriation debate while a separate private members' motion was debated.
The motion was rejected.
A formal vote on whether to accept a proposal — this could be the bill itself, an amendment, or another motion.
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Ayes (5)
Noes (85)
▸Second Reading15 June 2017View Hansard
That the amendment be agreed to
Vote on Mr Bleijie's amendment to delay the second reading until the Treasurer tabled legal advice demonstrating no breach of the Constitution of Queensland. The LNP argued the interim supply mechanism was constitutionally dubious and lacked proper scrutiny. Defeated 38-45 on party lines.
The motion was defeated.
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Ayes (38)
Noes (45)
That the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill and the Appropriation Bill be now
Party VoteVote on the second reading of the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill and Appropriation Bill, advancing the 2017-18 state budget bills to the portfolio committee stage.
The motion passed.
What is a party vote?
This was a party vote. Each party's Whip declared how their members voted without a physical count, so individual votes were not recorded. Party votes are used when all members of a party are expected to vote the same way.
▸1 procedural vote
That the Treasurer be no longer heard
Gag motion moved by Mr Watts to stop the Treasurer from continuing his reply speech, following acrimonious exchanges during which the Treasurer accused the opposition of being COVID deniers and multiple points of order were raised. Defeated 38-45 on party lines.
The motion was defeated.
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Ayes (38)
Noes (45)
▸38 members spoke21 support17 oppose
Criticised the budget as a typical Labor con job with five new taxes, $83 billion debt and the worst unemployment rate in Australia. Focused on health system failings including blowing out elective surgery wait times and ambulance ramping.
“This budget is a typical Labor budget—a con job for Queensland and a shameless abandonment of my electorate of Mudgeeraba.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
As Treasurer, moved the second reading of the cognate appropriation bills.
“I move—That the bills be now read a second time.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering positive outcomes for Queensland communities, highlighting investment in neighbourhood centres, disability services, seniors concessions and the Townsville Women's Centre.
“I am proud to be part of a government that listens to and works with communities on a plan that will contribute to Queenslanders' social and economic wellbeing.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
As Leader of the Opposition, delivered the budget reply condemning the budget as one of taxes, debt and unemployment, criticising five new taxes that would rip $2.25 billion from the economy, $83 billion debt, and the worst unemployment rate in Australia. Launched the LNP's economic plan covering congestion, electricity, health, water security and no new taxes.
“This is a budget of taxes, debt and unemployment. After 3½ years Labor's legacy for Queensland is no less than five taxes, an $83 billion debt bomb and the worst unemployment in Australia.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing the Whitsunday electorate, particularly the slow cyclone recovery, inadequate school funding and cost of power, while defending the coal industry.
“Last year's budget was a massive let-down. I do not think this one is any different.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget as high-taxing, high-borrowing economic backwardness that would result in reduced economic and employment growth, condemning the $83 billion debt and five new taxes.
“True to Labor's long established form for high-taxing, high-borrowing economic backwardness, we see before us yet another budget which mires us and future generations unborn in permanent debt.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing the Gold Coast and imposing new taxes that would hurt households and businesses.
“This budget fails the people of Southport and the Gold Coast.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for regional Queensland, highlighting investment in the Rockhampton region, Back to Work and Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs.
“Since January 2015, more than 153,000 new jobs have been created in Queensland. This is something that we are proud of on this side of the House.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing the Toowoomba region with insufficient infrastructure investment and new taxes.
“This budget fails the people of Toowoomba North.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget for neglecting the Gold Coast and failing to deliver infrastructure, highlighting five new taxes and the government's broken promises.
“This budget is a budget of taxes, debt and unemployment.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Aspley electorate with investment in infrastructure and services.
“This budget delivers for the people of Aspley.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Logan electorate with investment in the Mount Lindesay Highway, Logan Hospital expansion and jobs programs.
“This is a budget that delivers for Logan.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Capalaba electorate.
“This budget delivers for the people of Capalaba.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering on infrastructure, health and education, highlighting investment in the Algester electorate.
“This budget delivers for the people of Algester and for all Queenslanders.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Cook electorate and remote communities.
“This budget delivers for the people of Cook.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing Glass House electorate and the Sunshine Coast, highlighting the underfunding of rail duplication and road infrastructure.
“This is a budget that fails the people of Glass House.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing the northern Gold Coast and imposing new taxes.
“This budget fails the people of Coomera.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for Queensland communities with investment in infrastructure and services.
“This budget delivers for the people of Queensland.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing North Queensland and regional communities.
“This budget fails the people of Hinchinbrook and North Queensland.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Cairns region with investment in roads and infrastructure projects.
“This budget delivers for the people of Barron River and the Far North.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Townsville electorate with investment in infrastructure and services.
“This budget delivers for the people of Townsville.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Morayfield electorate and Queensland more broadly.
“This budget delivers for the people of Morayfield.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Gaven electorate and the Gold Coast.
“This budget delivers for the people of Gaven.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing regional Queensland, particularly western and outback communities, highlighting neglect of water infrastructure and roads.
“This budget has done nothing for the people of Gregory.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Waterford electorate.
“This budget delivers for the people of Waterford.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing the Sunshine Coast with inadequate infrastructure investment and five new taxes.
“This budget fails the people of Ninderry and the Sunshine Coast.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for Queenslanders with responsible fiscal management.
“This budget delivers for the people of Queensland.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget for its five new taxes, $83 billion debt and neglect of the Gold Coast.
“This is a budget of taxes, debt and unemployment.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for Queenslanders.
“This budget delivers for the people of Queensland.”— 2018-06-15View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing the Sunshine Coast and imposing five new taxes, while welcoming the LNP Leader's plan for rail duplication, school air conditioning and tackling the ice epidemic.
“All Labor has offered in this budget is five new taxes, ripping $2.2 billion out of Queenslanders' pockets. It cannot tax its way to growth.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for Mansfield and Queensland, highlighting more than $20 million for school infrastructure in her electorate and criticising the LNP's education proposals.
“This great Labor budget responds to the needs of all Queenslanders, creating jobs, setting out a clear economic plan, attracting investment and building infrastructure—building the economy for our future.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for ignoring the Callide electorate despite it being the economic engine room of Queensland, highlighting the lack of water infrastructure, road funding and health services.
“The Callide electorate is the economic engine room of Queensland. It generates in the vicinity of $3 billion of income to the Queensland economy, and what have we got from the Trad budget? Absolutely nothing.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Jordan electorate with investment in schools, hospital expansion, park-and-ride upgrades and cost-of-living concessions.
“I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bill with a clear sense of pride that the Palaszczuk Labor government is delivering for the people of Queensland.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Lytton electorate and all Queenslanders.
“This budget delivers for the people of Lytton.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering infrastructure and services for the Mount Ommaney electorate.
“This budget delivers for the people of Mount Ommaney.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Supported the budget as delivering for the Stretton electorate.
“This budget delivers for the people of Stretton.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for neglecting the Gympie region and imposing new taxes.
“This budget fails the people of Gympie.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
Criticised the budget for failing rural and regional Queensland with insufficient infrastructure investment and new taxes.
“This budget fails the people of Condamine.”— 2018-06-14View Hansard
▸In Detail8 Aug 2017 – 10 Sept 2020View Hansard
That the amendment be agreed to
Division record appears in database but the actual amendment debate is not contained in this section - this section only covers bill introduction and urgency motion, not the substantive debate where this division occurred
The motion was defeated.
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Ayes (42)
Noes (47)
That the amendment be agreed to
Party VoteOpposition amendment to the Appropriation Bill during the estimates Consideration in Detail debate, which was defeated.
The motion was defeated.
What is a party vote?
This was a party vote. Each party's Whip declared how their members voted without a physical count, so individual votes were not recorded. Party votes are used when all members of a party are expected to vote the same way.
That the amendment be agreed to
Amendment during the Appropriation Bill estimates debate (Consideration in Detail, cognate debate), which passed 46-39.
The motion passed.
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Ayes (46)
Noes (39)
Vote on a motion
Vote on the LNP disallowance motion moved by the member for Broadwater to repeal the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) Amendment Regulation 2019, which introduced Queensland's waste levy at $75 per tonne. The LNP, KAP, PHON and one independent voted to repeal; the ALP, Greens and one independent voted to retain the levy. The motion was defeated 43-49.
The motion was rejected.
A formal vote on whether to accept a proposal — this could be the bill itself, an amendment, or another motion.
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Ayes (43)
Noes (49)
Vote on a motion
Government motion during the Appropriation Bill estimates debate (Consideration in Detail), which passed 46-41.
The motion was agreed to.
A formal vote on whether to accept a proposal — this could be the bill itself, an amendment, or another motion.
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Noes (41)
As chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, presented report No. 42 recommending the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill be agreed to without amendment.
“I pass on the recommendation of the committee that all proposed expenditure as detailed in the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2017 be agreed to by the Legislative Assembly without amendment.”— 2017-08-08View Hansard
Raised concerns about electorate office staff turnover, live captioning, security upgrades, and cybercrime without opposing the Parliament appropriation.
“I rise to follow on from the member for Sunnybank in making a contribution in connection with the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2017.”— 2017-08-08View Hansard
▸Third Reading8 Aug 2017View Hansard
That the bills be now read a third time
Party VoteFinal passage vote for both the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill and Appropriation Bill; resolved in the affirmative under standing order 106.
The motion passed.
What is a party vote?
This was a party vote. Each party's Whip declared how their members voted without a physical count, so individual votes were not recorded. Party votes are used when all members of a party are expected to vote the same way.
That the bill be now read a third time
Party VoteFinal passage vote on the Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill after consideration in detail of clauses 1 to 33.
The motion passed.
What is a party vote?
This was a party vote. Each party's Whip declared how their members voted without a physical count, so individual votes were not recorded. Party votes are used when all members of a party are expected to vote the same way.
▸1 procedural vote
Vote to grant leave
Procedural motion for leave during the Appropriation cognate debate, likely to allow the government to proceed with bills under an allocation of time order.
Permission was granted.
A vote on whether to grant permission — for example, to introduce an amendment or vary normal procedure.