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Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2015
Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2015
Explanatory Notes
Short title
The short title of the Bill is Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2014.
Policy objectives and the reasons for them
This Bill provides for supplementary appropriation for the Legislative Assembly and
parliamentary service for unforeseen expenditure that occurred in the 2014-15 financial year.
On the recommendation of the Treasurer, the Governor in Council authorised unforeseen
expenditure that occurred in the 2014-15 financial year, that is, expenditure from the
Consolidated Fund in excess of the amount provided by the Appropriation (Parliament) Act
2014, in accordance with section 35 of the Financial Accountability Act 2009. Payments from
the Consolidated Fund, including unforeseen expenditure, must be formally authorised under
an Act of Parliament in accordance with section 66 of the Constitution of Queensland 2001.
Timely consideration of unforeseen expenditure enhances transparency and accountability of
Government expenditure. As such, supplementary appropriation is sought via a separate
Appropriation Bill as soon as possible after the end of the financial year rather than combined
with the annual Appropriation Bills introduced next year at Budget time.
The supplementary appropriation sought is based on the Consolidated Fund Financial Report,
noting unforeseen expenditure to be appropriated, which has been prepared by the Treasurer
and reported on by the Auditor-General in accordance with section 23 of the Financial
Accountability Act 2009.
An explanation of unforeseen expenditure requirements by the Legislative Assembly and
parliamentary service has been provided as part of the 2014-15 Consolidated Fund Financial
Report.
Achievement of policy objectives
The policy objectives of the Bill for supplementary appropriation are achieved as payments
from the Consolidated Fund, including unforeseen expenditure, must be formally authorised
under an Act of Parliament in accordance with section 66 of the Constitution of Queensland
2001.
Alternative ways of achieving policy objectives
The policy objectives can only be achieved by legislation.
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Estimated cost for government implementation
There are no additional administrative costs in implementing the Bill as it seeks
Parliamentary approval for expenditure incurred in the 2014-15 financial year.
Consistency with fundamental legislative principles
The Bill is consistent with fundamental legislative principles.
Consultation
Consultation has been undertaken with the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service in
establishing the appropriation payable to them pursuant to this Bill.
Consistency with legislation of other jurisdictions
The Bill is specific to the State of Queensland, and is not complementary to legislation of the
Commonwealth or another state.
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Notes on provisions
Clause 1 provides for the short title of the Act.
Clause 2(1) authorises the Treasurer to pay $2,934,000 from the consolidated fund for the
Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for the financial year starting 1 July 2014.
Clause 2(2) provides that for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service, the total
amount mentioned in Schedule 1 is appropriated for its departmental services, administered
items and equity adjustment for the year as stated in the Schedule.
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