Matthew Canavan (Queensland, Liberal National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bills read a first time.

by leave—I move:

That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to these bills, allowing them to be considered during this period of sittings.

I table a statement of reasons justifying the need for these bills to be considered during these sittings and seek leave to have the statement incorporated in Hansard.

Leave granted.

The statement read as follows—

STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR INTRODUCTION AND PASSAGE

IN THE 2016 WINTER SITTINGS

SUPPLY Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017

SUPPLY BILL (NO. 2) 2016-2017

SUPPLY (PARLIAMENTARY DEPARTMENTS) BILL (NO. 1) 2016-2017

Purpose of the Bills

The Bills request legislative authority for appropriations to fund expenditure to be incurred in 2016-2017.

Reasons for Urgency

Appropriations proposed will provide funding for expenditure for the first part of 2016-2017, facilitating the continuation of normal Government business. Passage of the Bills by 30 June 2016 will ensure continuity of the Government's programs and the Commonwealth's ability to meet its obligations as they fall due. Should passage not be granted by 30 June 2016 then activities to be funded by the Bills will be deferred or significantly delayed.

(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Finance)

Question agreed to.