📜 Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Bill 2026
Passed by Both Houses, Awaiting AssentLABill 6225 February 2026
This bill authorises government expenditure exceeding the usual limit for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, allowing for payments and advances for specific purposes.
Impact
The bill affects all Western Australians as it relates to government spending and the Treasurer's ability to manage finances. It matters because it provides flexibility for unforeseen circumstances and ensures government operations can continue.
Key Changes
["Authorises expenditure exceeding the Financial Management Act 2006 section 29(1) limit.", "Increases the Treasurer\u2019s Advance Account limit for 2025-26 by $1,200,000,000.", "Sets the total Treasurer\u2019s Advance limit for 2025-26 at $2,404,904,160."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA25 Feb 2026
- LA IntroducedLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading MovedLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Consideration in DetailLA18 Mar 2026
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA18 Mar 2026
- LC Second Reading MovedLC19 Mar 2026
- LC First ReadingLC19 Mar 2026
- LC Second Reading SpeechLC19 Mar 2026
- LA AmendedLA19 Mar 2026
- LA Third ReadingLA19 Mar 2026
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC6 May 2026
- LC Third ReadingLC6 May 2026
Affected Sectors
financepublic_sector
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