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Debate over Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Bill 2026, questioning the need for additional funds and budget forecasting.

🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading5 May 2026 · 7,029 words

Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Bill debated; concerns raised about budget forecasting and large,

Bill seeks $1.2B increase to Treasurer's advance limit, sparking debate over budget transparency.

This kind of mechanism, while legitimate, has absolutely tended towards overuse. That overuse bespeaks, potentially, a lack of discipline in genuine budget forecasting.

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Members who spoke

Sibma, TjornWalker, Brian
Topics
budgetfinancegovernment expenditureeconomic policy

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Bill 2026

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