This bill became law on Nov 30th, 2022.
Budget, tax & economy
Provides about $19.186 million from federal revenue for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. under this law.
The 2022 election dissolved Parliament before the full 2022-23 budget could pass, leaving only temporary supply funding for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. and delaying money for new budget measures. This bill provides the main 2022-23 appropriations for those departments so they can keep operating and fund approved new measures.
Before the full 2022-23 budget was in place, parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. were operating on temporary supply passed in March 2022 before Parliament was dissolved for the federal election, which kept routine operations going but did not fund new budget measures. After the October 2022 budget set new spending for parliamentary services, including extra Parliamentary Library, HansardThe official transcript service that records what is said in Parliament and in committee hearings. and Broadcasting capacity for heavier committee work, this bill delivered the main annual appropriations, then passed in late November and received Royal AssentThe final step that turns a passed bill into an Act of Parliament. on 30 November 2022.
The main criticism recorded around this bill was not about funding Parliament itself, but about the broader October 2022 budget it formed part of, which Coalition speakers said failed to give enough cost-of-living relief and broke promises. Those objections came from opposition speeches while still backing this appropriationLegal authority for the government to spend public money for a stated purpose. bill to keep Parliament operating, and no party represented in the debate opposed the bill itself.
Stephen Jones MP introduced this bill. It passed on the voices.
Did it become law?
Yes
Became law 30 Nov 2022
Final passage
Passed without a counted vote
1 recorded amendment or procedural vote was found, but no counted vote on the bill itself was recorded.
Passage speed
36 days
From introduction to the latest recorded parliamentary step
Meaning
Provides about $19.186 million from federal revenue for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. under this law.
Lets parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. spend their departmental allocations on their own operating costs, such as staff and day-to-day running expenses.
Allows outcome-based funding to be spent on activities linked to that outcome in the Portfolio Budget StatementsThe budget documents that explain what each parliamentary department is meant to do with its funding and which outcomes the money supports., making clearer what each amount is meant to achieve.
Includes funding to expand Parliamentary Library research support and increase HansardThe official transcript service that records what is said in Parliament and in committee hearings. and Broadcasting staff for heavier parliamentary committee workloads.
Lets parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. transfer appropriationLegal authority for the government to spend public money for a stated purpose. money into a special accountA protected government account that can only be used for a purpose the law allows, which this bill can top up with appropriation money. when that account can be used for the same purpose.
The total of the items specified in Schedule 1 is $19,186,000.Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2022-2023 final Act text
The amount specified in a departmental item for a Parliamentary Department may be applied for the departmental expenditure of the Parliamentary Department.Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2022-2023 final Act text
The purposes for which each administered item can be spent are further set out in subclause 8(2). Subclause 8(2) provides that where the portfolio statements indicate a particular activity is in respect of a particular outcome, then expenditure on that activity is taken to be expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving that outcome.Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2022-2023 explanatory memorandum
This bill presents a complete view of the proposed annual appropriations for the expenditure of the parliamentary departments for the financial year of 2022-23. Importantly—in a matter that I know will be of interest to the crossbench—the bill proposes appropriations of parliamentary services of approximately $19.2 million, including $4.2 million to support its operations—including to increase the capacity of the Parliamentary Library to support parliamentarians with advice and research and to increase Hansard and Broadcasting services staffing levels to support increased parliamentary committee activity. I'm sure all members of this House will agree with me when I comment in passing on the excellent work that these departments do on behalf of all members of parliament. The details of the proposed expenditure are set out in the schedule to the bill, the explanatory memorandum and the updated 2022-23 Portfolio Budget Statements tabled in the parliament in relation to the October 2022 budget. I commend the bill to the chamber.Second reading speech
If any of the purposes of a special account is a purpose that is covered by an item (whether or not the item expressly refers to the special account), then amounts may be debited against the appropriation for that item and credited to that special account.Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2022-2023 final Act text
Context
Before the full 2022-23 budget was in place, parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. were operating on temporary supply passed in March 2022 before Parliament was dissolved for the federal election, which kept routine operations going but did not fund new budget measures. After the October 2022 budget set new spending for parliamentary services, including extra Parliamentary Library, HansardThe official transcript service that records what is said in Parliament and in committee hearings. and Broadcasting capacity for heavier committee work, this bill delivered the main annual appropriations, then passed in late November and received Royal AssentThe final step that turns a passed bill into an Act of Parliament. on 30 November 2022.
Temporary supply is passed before Parliament is dissolved for the federal election
Supply (Parliamentary DepartmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting.) Act (No. 1) 2022-2023 provided about five-twelfths of annual funding so parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. could keep operating while the full budget process was interrupted.
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2022-2023 explanatory memorandum ↗October budget sets new funding for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting.
The second reading speech said the bill formed part of the October 2022 budget and included about $19.2 million, including extra support for the Parliamentary Library and more HansardThe official transcript service that records what is said in Parliament and in committee hearings. and Broadcasting staff for increased committee activity.
Second reading speech ↗Government introduces the main parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. appropriationLegal authority for the government to spend public money for a stated purpose. bill
The bill was introduced as the measure to provide the principal 2022-23 appropriations for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. beyond the earlier temporary supply arrangements.
Parliamentary timeline ↗Parliament passes the bill
Both houses passed the bill in the same form, clearing the way for the October budget funding for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. to take legal effect.
Parliamentary timeline ↗Royal AssentThe final step that turns a passed bill into an Act of Parliament. turns the bill into law
Royal AssentThe final step that turns a passed bill into an Act of Parliament. completed the measure so the main 2022-23 appropriations for parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. could be drawn from the Consolidated Revenue FundThe federal government account that this bill authorises money to be paid from for parliamentary departments..
Parliamentary timeline ↗Legislative route
The bill was formally presented to the chamber and read a first time, which starts its parliamentary journey.
Introduced and read a first time
A minister or sponsoring member moved the second reading, opening the main debate on the bill's purpose and principles.
Second reading moved
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
Referred to Federation Chamber
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
Referred to Federation Chamber
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
The chamber agreed to the bill at second reading, meaning it accepted the bill in principle and allowed it to continue.
Second reading agreed to
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
Reported from Federation Chamber
The chamber agreed to the bill at third reading, which completed passage through that chamber.
Third reading agreed to
The bill was formally presented to the chamber and read a first time, which starts its parliamentary journey.
Introduced and read a first time
A minister or sponsoring member moved the second reading, opening the main debate on the bill's purpose and principles.
Second reading moved
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
The chamber agreed to the bill at second reading, meaning it accepted the bill in principle and allowed it to continue.
Second reading agreed to
The chamber agreed to the bill at third reading, which completed passage through that chamber.
Third reading agreed to
Both houses passed the bill in the same form, completing parliamentary passage.
Finally passed both Houses
Considered by scrutiny committee (28/11/2022): Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights; Report 6 of 2022
Considered by scrutiny committee
APH bill page notesThe Governor-General gave Royal AssentThe final step that turns a passed bill into an Act of Parliament., turning the bill into an Act.
Key criticism
The main criticism recorded around this bill was not about funding Parliament itself, but about the broader October 2022 budget it formed part of, which Coalition speakers said failed to give enough cost-of-living relief and broke promises. Those objections came from opposition speeches while still backing this appropriationLegal authority for the government to spend public money for a stated purpose. bill to keep Parliament operating, and no party represented in the debate opposed the bill itself.
No significant public case against the bill itself is recorded so far.
Votes
The bill passed both chambers on the voices. The counted divisions below were about amendments or procedure, not final passage.
House agreed to the bill's third reading on the voices, so there is no list of individual Aye and No votes for final passage in that chamber.
Passed on the voices
In a voice vote, members call out Aye or No and the presiding officer judges which side has it. Individual names are only recorded if a formal division is called.
Senate agreed to the bill's third reading on the voices, so there is no list of individual Aye and No votes for final passage in that chamber.
Passed on the voices
In a voice vote, members call out Aye or No and the presiding officer judges which side has it. Individual names are only recorded if a formal division is called.
Recorded amendment and procedural votes grouped by chamber. Expand a vote to see the party breakdown.
Senate
Defeated 13 to 24. Support came from Greens and minor parties and independents. Opposition came from Labor, Liberal Party, and One Nation.
The amendment was defeated 24-13, so the Senate did not alter the bill at this point and the appropriationLegal authority for the government to spend public money for a stated purpose. remained unchanged.
These are amendment votes, not the final passage vote on the bill itself. The bill passed both chambers on the voices.
Parliamentary debate
Start here — lead voices
Stephen Jones supports the bill and says it provides the parliamentary departmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. with the funding they need, including extra support for the Parliamentary Library and more HansardThe official transcript service that records what is said in Parliament and in committee hearings. and broadcasting staff.
Read in Hansard ↗Taylor says the opposition will support the bill and let it pass, but argues the budget it belongs to is a missed opportunity because it does not do enough to relieve inflation and interest-rate pressure.
Read in Hansard ↗McBride supports the appropriationLegal authority for the government to spend public money for a stated purpose. bill as part of Labor's first budget, saying it delivers on election commitments and starts repairing years of neglect.
Read in Hansard ↗McAllister supports the bill and says it funds the Parliamentary DepartmentsThe parts of Parliament that this bill funds, including services such as the Parliamentary Library, Hansard and broadcasting. for 2022-23, including extra support for the Parliamentary Library and for HansardThe official transcript service that records what is said in Parliament and in committee hearings. and broadcasting services.
Read in Hansard ↗All speeches by bloc
5 speakers · 5 support
“I am pleased to speak on the three appropriation bills relating to our first budget—Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2022-2023, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2022-2023 and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2022-2023. Our budget delivers on our election commitments and begins the process of repairing the near-decade of neglect under the previous government.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
“I commend this Bill to the chamber.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
“This budget delivers for Lyons, it delivers for Tasmania and it delivers for Australia. It's responsible, it's right for the times and it sets Australia up for the future. I commend this bill to the House.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
“This bill presents a complete view of the proposed annual appropriations for the expenditure of the parliamentary departments for the financial year of 2022-23. Importantly—in a matter that I know will be of interest to the crossbench—the bill proposes appropriations of parliamentary services of approximately $19.2 million, including $4.2 million to support its operations—including to increase the capacity of the Parliamentary Library to support parliamentarians with advice and research and to increase Hansard and Broadcasting services staffing levels to support increased parliamentary committee activity. I'm sure all members of this House will agree with me when I comment in passing on the excellent work that these departments do on behalf of all members of parliament. The details of the proposed expenditure are set out in the schedule to the bill, the explanatory memorandum and the updated 2022-23 Portfolio Budget Statements tabled in the parliament in relation to the October 2022 budget. I commend the bill to the chamber.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
“I commend the appropriation bills to the Senate, and I look forward to the Senate's support.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
2 speakers · 2 support
“I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2022-2023 and cognate bills and note that the opposition supports the passage of these bills. It has been a bipartisan approach for many decades to offer support to these bills. I would note, however, that supporting the bills doesn't mean that we support all the measures contained within them.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
“The opposition will support the passage of these bills to ensure the continued functioning of government and so Australians can continue to benefit from the essential services that the Commonwealth provides. However, the opposition is deeply concerned with the government's first budget. In short, it was a missed opportunity. It left Australians short-changed. In a cost-of-living crisis, the government couldn't find a single policy—not one—that would deliver immediate support to Australians doing it tough. In fact, by Christmas, the average Australian family will be at least $2,000 worse off under this Labor government.”Read the full speech in Hansard ↗
Record
House · Introduced and read a first time
Introduced
The bill was formally presented to the chamber and read a first time, which starts its parliamentary journey.
House · Second reading moved
Second reading opened
A minister or sponsoring member moved the second reading, opening the main debate on the bill's purpose and principles.
House · Referred to Federation Chamber
Referred to Federation Chamber
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Second reading debate
Second reading debate
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Returned to House for further debate
Returned to House for further debate
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Second reading debate
Second reading debate
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Referred to Federation Chamber
Referred to Federation Chamber
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Second reading debate
Second reading debate
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Second reading agreed to
Second reading agreed
The chamber agreed to the bill at second reading, meaning it accepted the bill in principle and allowed it to continue.
House · Reported from Federation Chamber
Reported from Federation Chamber
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
House · Third reading agreed to
Third reading agreed
The chamber agreed to the bill at third reading, which completed passage through that chamber.
Senate · Introduced and read a first time
Introduced
The bill was formally presented to the chamber and read a first time, which starts its parliamentary journey.
Senate · Second reading moved
Second reading opened
A minister or sponsoring member moved the second reading, opening the main debate on the bill's purpose and principles.
Senate · Second reading debate
Second reading debate
The bill reached this recorded parliamentary step.
Senate · Second reading agreed to
Second reading agreed
The chamber agreed to the bill at second reading, meaning it accepted the bill in principle and allowed it to continue.
Senate · Third reading agreed to
Third reading agreed
The chamber agreed to the bill at third reading, which completed passage through that chamber.
Parliament · Finally passed both Houses
Passed both houses
Both houses passed the bill in the same form, completing parliamentary passage.
Assent · Assent
Assent
The Governor-General gave Royal AssentThe final step that turns a passed bill into an Act of Parliament., turning the bill into an Act.
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights; Report 6 of 2022
Considered by scrutiny committee
Considered by scrutiny committee (28 Nov 2022): Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights; Report 6 of 2022
APH bill page notes
