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Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance) (13:10): In accordance with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, I table a statement of compatibility in relation to the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025:

In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Charter), I make this statement of compatibility with respect to the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025.

In my opinion, the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025, as introduced to the Legislative Assembly, is compatible with the human rights protected by the Charter. I base my opinion on the reasons outlined in this statement.

Overview of Bill

The Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 will provide appropriation authority for payments from the Consolidated Fund for the ordinary annual services of Government for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The amounts contained in Schedule 1 to the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 provide for the ongoing operations of departments, including new output and asset investment funded through annual appropriation.

Schedule 2 of the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 contains details concerning payments from the Advance to Treasurer in the 2023/24 financial year.

Schedule 3 of the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 contains details concerning payments from advances made pursuant to section 35 of the Financial Management Act 1994 in the 2023/24 financial year.

Human Rights Issues

The Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 does not raise any human rights issues.

As the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 does not raise any human rights issues, it does not limit any human rights and therefore it is not necessary to consider section 7(2) of the Charter.

Conclusion

I consider that the Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 is compatible with the Charter because it does not raise any human rights issues.

The Hon Danny Pearson MP

Minister for Finance