Two Appropriation Bills and Two Amendment Bills Granted Royal Assent

On 4 September 2025, the Governor received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Patrick Weir MP, Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie and Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Andrew Hawkins for the presentation of the following Bills, to which she granted Royal Assent.

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2025

A bill for an Act authorising the Treasurer to pay amounts from the consolidated fund for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for the financial years starting 1 July 2025 and 1 July 2026

Appropriation Bill 2025

A bill for an Act authorising the Treasurer to pay amounts from the consolidated fund for departments for the financial years starting 1 July 2025 and 1 July 2026

Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

A bill for an Act to amend the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, the Evidence Act 1977, the Explosives Act 1999, the Family Responsibilities Commission Act 2008, the Forensic Science Queensland Act 2024, the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, the Weapons Act 1990 and the legislation mentioned in schedule 1 for particular purposes

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

A bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Nature Conservation Act 1992 for particular purposes

The passing of Appropriation Bills is an important part of Westminster convention, enabling public moneys to be paid from the consolidated fund to the public service, in accordance with Parliament's wishes.