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Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2007
Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2)
2007
Explanatory Notes
General Outline
Policy Objectives of the Bill
The Bill provides supplementary appropriation for the Legislative
Assembly and Parliamentary Service for unforeseen expenditure that
occurred in the 2006-07 financial year.
The supplementary appropriation sought is based on the Consolidated
Fund Financial Report, noting unforeseen expenditure to be appropriated in
2006-07, which has been prepared by the Treasurer and reported upon by
the Auditor-General in accordance with Section 38A of the Financial
Administration and Audit Act 1977. A brief explanation of departmental
unforeseen expenditure requirements have been provided as part of the
Consolidated Fund Financial Report 2006-07.
Notes On Provisions
Clause 1 provides for the short title of the Act.
Clause 2 (1) authorises the Treasurer to pay $1 461 000 from the
consolidated fund for the Legislative Assembly and Parliamentary Service
as stated in the schedule for the financial year starting 1 July 2006.
Clause 2 (2) provides that for the Legislative Assembly and Parliamentary
Service, the total amount mentioned in the schedule is appropriated for
application to its departmental outputs, equity adjustment and administered
items for the year as stated in the schedule.
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Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2007
Legislative Standards
Consultation
Consultation has been undertaken with departments in determining their
supplementary appropriation requirements.
© State of Queensland 2007