These Bills are introduced into Parliament after the Budget Bills. In 1999-2000, the Budget was introduced in May 1999, and the Additional Estimates Bills will be introduced in November 1999. Appropriation An authorisation by Parliament to spend moneys from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Two appropriation Bills are introduced into Parliament in May and comprise the Budget. Further Bills are introduced later in the financial year as part of the additional estimates.
Parliamentary departments have their own appropriations.
Assets Future economic benefits controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or other past events. It is designed to assist businesses in their dealings with government and to help reduce the costs of complying with government regulations. Capital expenditure Expenditure by an agency on capital projects, for example, purchasing a building. The Capital-Use Charge is a dividend requirement levied on Commonwealth General Government Sector agencies and authorities. The Capital-Use Charge payment is based on those agencies and authorities Departmental net assets at financial year end.