Appropriation Bills
Purpose
The Parliament appropriates moneys from the Consolidated Revenue Fund on an annual basis in order to fund expenditure by the Government.
A Bill is a proposal for a new Act or a change to an existing Act.
Timing
Budget Appropriation Bills
The Budget Appropriation Bills are introduced into the Parliament on the second Tuesday of May each year (Budget night).
Introduced Tuesday 25 March 2025:
Additional Estimates Appropriation Bills
The Additional Estimates Appropriation Bills are introduced into the Parliament in early February each year after the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.