Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2017

Overview

This bill gives formal parliamentary approval for an extra $2.411 million spent on running Queensland's Parliament in the 2016-17 financial year. The money had already been drawn from the Consolidated Fund to cover unforeseen costs and needed to be authorised by an Act, as required by the Queensland Constitution.

Who it affects

The bill affects the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service directly, but has no practical impact on ordinary Queenslanders as the money has already been spent.

Key changes

• Authorises $2,411,000 in supplementary appropriation for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for 2016-17
• Of that, $1,087,000 covers departmental services and $1,324,000 is an equity adjustment
• Provides the parliamentary approval required by section 66 of the Constitution of Queensland 2001
• Retrospectively ratifies spending already authorised by the Governor in Council during the year