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Fact Sheet 5

Opportunities for Debate

Appropriation

Summary

Some bills contain provisions which allow the government to spend (appropriate) public money.

Discussion procedure

1 House of origin.  All bills authorising expenditure must originate in the Legislative Assembly.

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Amendments. The Legislative Council can debate these bills and may amend or suggest amendments to be made.

3

Message.  A message from the Governor recommending that the appropriation be made must be presented in the Assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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