Second Reading Speeches

Constitution Alteration (Appropriations for the Ordinary Annual Services of the Government) 2001 [2008]

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
STOTT DESPOJA, Natasha
MURRAY, Andrew
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
42

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Summary

Amends the Constitution to ensure that if the Senate fails to pass a proposed law appropriating revenue or moneys for the ordinary annual services of the government in respect of that year, an amount of money is appropriated for those services equal to the amount appropriated for those services in the preceding year.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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