Question Time AU

Bill Debate · Second Reading

Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading

House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025

Continued from Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Official Hansard for this day (APH) · Read this debate on OpenAustralia

At a glance

The debate concerned the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, which forms part of the government's 2025-26 budget framework. The bill sought to appropriate $14.6 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, contributing to a total supply of $25.5 billion for non-ordinary annual services. Key funding allocations included significant amounts for defence capabilities, infrastructure projects such as Inland Rail and the Western Sydney airport, and financial entities. The bill also incorporated machinery-of-government changes and funding for a new Hindu school. The debate was adjourned without further discussion from other members.

Outcome

The debate was adjourned.

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How the debate unfolded

Continued the debate

Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Mulino moved that the bill be read a second time, noting it worked alongside other appropriation bills to underpin the 2025-26 budget. Mulino explained that minor adjustments reflected decisions from the 2025 Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook and funded the construction of Australia's first Hindu school. Mulino stated the bill incorporated machinery-of-government changes resulting from Administrative Arrangements Orders in May and July 2025. Mulino highlighted that the bill appropriated $14.6 billion, with major allocations for defence, infrastructure, and finance departments. Mulino commended the bill to the chamber.