✦ Plain-English Summary

Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2020-2021

What it does

This bill authorises the government to spend money from the national budget on running Parliament's administrative departments for the 2020-2021 financial year. It covers the costs of operating the House of Representatives, Senate, and their support services.

Why it matters

Parliament needs annual approval to spend taxpayer money on its own operations—from staff salaries to building maintenance. This bill is essentially Parliament's spending permission slip, ensuring the institution can function day-to-day.

Key details

• Takes effect immediately once it receives Royal Assent (the Governor-General's signature)
• Covers the year ending 30 June 2021 and includes departmental costs, administered expenses, and asset/liability adjustments
• The actual dollar amounts are listed in Schedule 1 of the bill (not shown in the excerpt provided), which breaks down funding across different Parliamentary departments and services

No formal division recorded

This bill passed by voice vote — parliament agreed without calling a formal count. A division is only recorded when a member explicitly requests one.

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