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Bill Debate · Second Reading

Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading

House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026

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

At a glance

The debate concerned the second reading of the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, which authorised funding for parliamentary operations. The Assistant Treasurer moved the motion, outlining that the bill allocated $345.4 million from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This included nearly $274 million for the Department of Parliamentary Services and $1.9 million for the responsible presiding officer. The debate was adjourned without further speeches.

Outcome

The debate was adjourned.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Mulino moved that the bill be read a second time, stating it provided appropriations for parliamentary department operations as decided in the 2026-27 budget. The member noted the bill sought approval for $345.4 million from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Mulino specified that close to $274 million would support the Department of Parliamentary Services in its role servicing parliamentarians and maintaining Parliament House. An additional $1.9 million was allocated as an advance to the responsible presiding officer. The member commended the bill to the chamber.