Two Appropriation Bills Granted Royal Assent

On Wednesday 26 March, Her Excellency received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Pat Weir MP, Clerk of Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie and Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Andrew Hawkins for the presentation of two Appropriation Bills, to which she granted Royal Assent.

The passing of Appropriation Bills is an important part of Westminster convention, that  enables public moneys to be paid from the 'consolidated fund' to the public service, in accordance with Parliament's wishes.

The following two Appropriation Bills were today granted Assent:

Appropriation (Parliament) (Supplementary 2023–2024) Bill 2025

A bill for an Act authorising the Treasurer to pay an amount from the consolidated fund for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for the financial year starting 1 July 2023

Appropriation (Supplementary 2023–2024) Bill 2025

A bill for an Act authorising the Treasurer to pay amounts from the consolidated fund for particular departments for the financial year starting 1 July 2023

Read more about the financial process within Queensland Parliament by accessing the fact sheet below.

Fact Sheet - The Queensland Parliament and the Financial Process