Jane Hume (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy) Share this | Hansard source

Firstly, I would like to thank all senators who have contributed to the debate on Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2021-2022, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2021-2022 and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2021-2022. These appropriation bills seek authority from the parliament for the expenditure of money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2021-22 financial year. In introducing the bills, the government has already highlighted some of the more significant items provided for in these bills. The total of appropriations sought through these three appropriation bills is just over $142 billion. These bills ensure continuity of government business throughout 2021-22 and give effect to many of our budget measures, to implement our plans to suppress the spread of the coronavirus and to ensure the growth of investment, trade, jobs and living standards. Once again I thank all senators for their contribution and I commend these bills to the Senate.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.