Appropriation (No. 1) 2024-2025

# Appropriation (No. 1) 2024-2025 ## What it does This is the government's main money bill for 2024-25. It authorizes the Treasury to spend money from Australia's general revenue fund to pay for government departments and services for the next financial year. Think of it as Parliament giving the government formal permission to pay its bills. ## Why it matters Without this bill, the government couldn't legally spend money on anything—no wages for public servants, no Medicare payments, no defence spending. It's passed every year and is one of Parliament's core budget responsibilities. This particular bill passed the House, so the government can fund ordinary operations through July 2024 onwards. ## Key details - **Starts:** 1 July 2024 (or whenever the bill gets Royal Assent, whichever is later) - **Coverage:** The bill sets aside funds for departmental budgets, administered programs (like welfare payments), and government-owned corporations - **Structure:** Specific spending amounts are listed in Schedule 1, organized by department and outcome, with separate categories for operational costs ("departmental") versus money administered on behalf of others ("administered")

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