Became law
Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026
Portfolio: Finance
- Introduced5 February 2026
- Passed House24 March 2026
- Passed Senate26 March 2026
- Royal assent27 March 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
The government gets money approved to spend on services and programs for July 2025 to June 2026.
How parliament voted
senate · 26 March 2026
Bills — Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading
540The noes have it · 35 votes
5 ayes, 40 noessenate · 26 March 2026
Bills — Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading
405The ayes have it · 35 votes
40 ayes, 5 noessenate · 26 March 2026
Bills — Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Third Reading
405The ayes have it · 35 votes
40 ayes, 5 noes
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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