SA SA State Budget 2026

Appropriation Bill 2026

House of Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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Introduced by: The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP (ALP)

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Treasurer can spend money from the Consolidated Account for the purposes listed in Schedule 1; this must happen by 30 June 2027.
The Treasurer can use the Consolidated Account to pay liabilities or financial commitments made before 1 July 2026.
The Treasurer can move money from one agency to another if functions are transferred; this also applies if an agency is abolished.
The Treasurer can spend money from the Hospitals Fund to maintain and improve public hospitals and their equipment.
The State sets the overdraft limit for the Public Finance and Audit Act at $150 million.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Kyam Maher ALP

“I would like to thank all speakers who have contributed to the second reading stage of this bill and look forward to it passing so we can finalise the bill and make sure we have money for the running of the state and the people who work for the government. Bill read a second time.”

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Emily Bourke ALP

“I am sure it will not surprise the chamber that I will be rising in support of the Appropriation Bill. The Appropriation Bill allows for government expenditure as set out in the state budget. It allows the Malinauskas Labor government to deliver on its election commitments for current and future generations of South Australians.”

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Tung Ngo ALP

“I rise today to provide my full support for the Appropriation Bill 2022. The complexities and dynamics that this budget addresses show that the Labor government is dealing with the hardship and adversity brought about by COVID with a budget that improves life for all of us in some way.”

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Russell Wortley ALP

“The Appropriation Bill before us is essential in allowing this new state government to deliver much-needed development and reform required to ensure South Australia’s future. South Australia has a proven track record of identifying ahead of time the state’s needs, whether they are in the domains of health, education, infrastructure, security, environment or economic growth, and we deliver.”

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Nicola Centofanti LIB

“I rise today as the opposition’s lead spokesperson on the Appropriation Bill 2020. I do so on behalf of and in the absence of the Hon. Heidi Girolamo, who is shadow finance minister and cannot be here today. Since the budget was released on 2 July 2022, we have raised a long list of questions and concerns about Labor’s spending.”

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