Imprest Supply (Second for 2024/25) Bill
This bill lets the Government spend money before Parliament has formally approved a detailed budget. It sets three spending limits for the 2024/25 financial year (which ends 30 June 2025): up to $16 billion for everyday running costs, up to $12 billion for big purchases and investments, and up to $1 billion for injecting money into government departments. The Government still needs to get proper Parliament approval later — this is just a temporary permission to keep things running. The bill automatically expires on 30 June 2025.
What this affects
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The bill sets the maximum amounts the Government can spend across all areas before the final budget is officially approved by Parliament
Expenses incurred under subsection (1) must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $16,000 million.
Capital expenditure incurred under subsection (1) must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $12,000 million.
Capital injections made under subsection (1) must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $1,000 million.
an allowance for Cabinet decisions made or otherwise finalised after the contents of the 2024/25 Estimates were closed off; and a contingency provision for possible increases
Progress through Parliament
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