Gary Nairn (Eden-Monaro, Liberal Party, Special Minister of State) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

• The purpose of the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008 is to provide funding for the operations of the three parliamentary departments.
• The total appropriation sought through this bill is $170.7 million. Details of the proposed expenditure are set out in the schedule to the bill.
• The redundant ‘departmental items’ provision has also been removed from the parliamentary departments appropriation bill.  This provision has never been exercised.

I commend the bill to the House.

Debate (on motion by Mr Albanese) adjourned.

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