{"id":"nsw:act-2024-036","name":"Appropriation Act 2024","slug":"appropriation-act-2024","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"36 of 2024","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":28847,"registerId":"nsw-act-2024-036-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Act","content":"#### 1 Name of Act\n\n1 Name of Act\n\n> This Act is the [Appropriation Act 2024](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2024-036).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Act commences on the date of assent to this Act.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this Act—\n> \n> appropriated means appropriated from the Consolidated Fund.\n> \n> appropriation year means the year from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.\n> \n> services includes the following—\n> \n> > (a) capital works and services,\n> \n> > (b) recurrent services,\n> \n> > (c) repayment of debt.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Appropriations—departments","content":"# Part 2 Appropriations—departments\n\nPart 2 Appropriations—departments\n\nNote—\n\nThe total amount appropriated for services for the appropriation year in accordance with this part is $118,715,059,271.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cabinet Office","content":"## Division 1 Cabinet Office\n\nDivision 1 Cabinet Office","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cabinet Office","content":"#### 4 Cabinet Office\n\n4 Cabinet Office\n\n> The sum of $102,542,436 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of The Cabinet Office for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund expenses to the sum of $103,406,484.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Climate Change, Energy and the Environment","content":"## Division 2 Climate Change, Energy and the Environment\n\nDivision 2 Climate Change, Energy and the Environment","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water","content":"#### 5 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n5 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> The sum of $5,422,031,544 is appropriated to the Minister for Climate Change for the services of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $6,215,575,100, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $549,527,000.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Division 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Communities and Justice","content":"## Division 3 Communities and Justice\n\nDivision 3 Communities and Justice","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Communities and Justice","content":"#### 6 Department of Communities and Justice\n\n6 Department of Communities and Justice\n\n> The sum of $21,728,895,125 is appropriated to the Attorney General for the services of the Department of Communities and Justice for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $21,933,946,733, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $1,259,745,000.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"New South Wales Fire Brigades Fund","content":"#### 7 New South Wales Fire Brigades Fund\n\n7 New South Wales Fire Brigades Fund\n\n> The sum of $5,169,000 is appropriated to the Attorney General for payment into the New South Wales Fire Brigades Fund established under the [Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-192).","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Division 4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Customer Service","content":"## Division 4 Customer Service\n\nDivision 4 Customer Service","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Customer Service","content":"#### 8 Department of Customer Service\n\n8 Department of Customer Service\n\n> The sum of $1,910,485,454 is appropriated to the Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government for the services of the Department of Customer Service for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $2,758,578,002, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $135,822,000.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rental Bond Interest Account","content":"#### 9 Rental Bond Interest Account\n\n9 Rental Bond Interest Account\n\n> The sum of $68,626,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government for payment into the Rental Bond Interest Account established under the [Residential Tenancies Act 2010](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-042).","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Division 5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Education","content":"## Division 5 Education\n\nDivision 5 Education","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Education","content":"#### 10 Department of Education\n\n10 Department of Education\n\n> The sum of $24,297,244,376 is appropriated to the Deputy Premier for the services of the Department of Education for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $24,027,037,085, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $2,719,525,000.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Division 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Health","content":"## Division 6 Health\n\nDivision 6 Health","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ministry of Health","content":"#### 11 Ministry of Health\n\n11 Ministry of Health\n\n> The sum of $19,730,177,813 is appropriated to the Minister for Health for the services of the Ministry of Health for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriations under this section and Part 3, together with funds from other sources, are intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $31,873,089,409, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $3,207,202,000.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Division 7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Jobs and Tourism","content":"## Division 7 Jobs and Tourism\n\nDivision 7 Jobs and Tourism","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade","content":"#### 12 Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade\n\n12 Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade\n\n> The sum of $1,823,605,227 is appropriated to the Minister for Jobs and Tourism for the services of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $1,582,331,955, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $446,587,000.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"Division 8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Planning","content":"## Division 8 Planning\n\nDivision 8 Planning","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure","content":"#### 13 Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure\n\n13 Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure\n\n> The sum of $3,428,871,818 is appropriated to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for the services of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $4,177,378,743, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $75,831,000.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"Division 9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Premier’s Department","content":"## Division 9 Premier’s Department\n\nDivision 9 Premier’s Department","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Premier’s Department","content":"#### 14 Premier’s Department\n\n14 Premier’s Department\n\n> The sum of $407,362,003 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the Premier’s Department for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $443,782,743, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $17,341,000.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"Division 10","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regional NSW","content":"## Division 10 Regional NSW\n\nDivision 10 Regional NSW","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Regional NSW","content":"#### 15 Department of Regional NSW\n\n15 Department of Regional NSW\n\n> The sum of $1,185,222,003 is appropriated to the Minister for Regional New South Wales for the services of the Department of Regional NSW for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $2,426,069,980, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $127,371,000.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regional Development Trust Fund","content":"#### 16 Regional Development Trust Fund\n\n16 Regional Development Trust Fund\n\n> The sum of $100,000,000 is appropriated to the Minister for Regional New South Wales for payment into the Regional Development Trust Fund established under the [Regional Development Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2004-058).","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"Division 11","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transport","content":"## Division 11 Transport\n\nDivision 11 Transport","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Department of Transport","content":"#### 17 Department of Transport\n\n17 Department of Transport\n\n> The sum of $23,110,768,560 is appropriated to the Minister for Transport for the services of the Department of Transport for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $24,676,263,137, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $9,071,371,000.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"Division 12","sectionType":"division","heading":"Treasury","content":"## Division 12 Treasury\n\nDivision 12 Treasury","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Treasury","content":"#### 18 Treasury\n\n18 Treasury\n\n> The sum of $444,561,181 is appropriated to the Treasurer for the services of Treasury for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $437,995,770, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $25,892,000.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administered items","content":"#### 19 Administered items\n\n19 Administered items\n\n> The sum of $14,172,807,778 is appropriated to the Treasurer for the purposes of the activities or services administered by the Treasurer on behalf of the State generally for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund expenses to the sum of $13,994,219,421.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW Generations Fund","content":"#### 20 NSW Generations Fund\n\n20 NSW Generations Fund\n\n> The sum of $256,089,953 is appropriated to the Treasurer for payment into the NSW Generations (Community Services and Facilities) Fund established under the [NSW Generations Funds Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-037).","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contingencies in relation to integrity agencies","content":"#### 21 Contingencies in relation to integrity agencies\n\n21 Contingencies in relation to integrity agencies\n\n> > (1) The sum of $20,000,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer for the purposes of contingencies in relation to integrity agencies for the appropriation year.\n> \n> > (2) In this section—\n> > \n> > integrity agency means each of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the Audit Office of New South Wales,\n> > \n> > > (b) the Independent Commission Against Corruption,\n> > \n> > > (c) the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission,\n> > \n> > > (d) the New South Wales Electoral Commission,\n> > \n> > > (e) the Ombudsman’s Office.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special appropriations","content":"#### 22 Special appropriations\n\n22 Special appropriations\n\n> > (1) The sum of $177,899,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer for expenditure related to the Government’s conditional offer of an additional 0.5% increase to salary and salary-related allowances for eligible workers.\n> \n> > (2) The sum of $322,700,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer for the following that are not otherwise covered by an appropriation under this Act or the [Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2024](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2024-037) for the appropriation year—\n> > \n> > > (a) State contingencies,\n> > \n> > > (b) expenditure related to the Government’s election commitments,\n> > \n> > > (c) essential services.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional appropriation for health-related services","content":"# Part 3 Additional appropriation for health-related services\n\nPart 3 Additional appropriation for health-related services","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special appropriation to Minister for Health—additional revenue from gaming machine taxes","content":"#### 23 Special appropriation to Minister for Health—additional revenue from gaming machine taxes\n\n23 Special appropriation to Minister for Health—additional revenue from gaming machine taxes\n\n> > (1) The sum of $637,133,862 is appropriated to the Minister for Health for the services of the Ministry of Health for the appropriation year.\n> \n> > (2) The sum appropriated is in addition to any other sum appropriated by this Act.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Appropriations—special offices","content":"# Part 4 Appropriations—special offices\n\nPart 4 Appropriations—special offices\n\nNote—\n\nThe total amount appropriated for services for the appropriation year in accordance with this part is $657,408,404.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Independent Commission Against Corruption","content":"#### 24 Independent Commission Against Corruption\n\n24 Independent Commission Against Corruption\n\n> The sum of $49,127,162 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the Independent Commission Against Corruption for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $43,336,763, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $6,235,000.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal","content":"#### 25 Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal\n\n25 Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal\n\n> The sum of $43,435,481 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $45,340,615, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $180,000.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Judicial Commission of New South Wales","content":"#### 26 Judicial Commission of New South Wales\n\n26 Judicial Commission of New South Wales\n\n> The sum of $6,577,305 is appropriated to the Attorney General for the services of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $7,880,861, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $250,000.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Law Enforcement Conduct Commission","content":"#### 27 Law Enforcement Conduct Commission\n\n27 Law Enforcement Conduct Commission\n\n> The sum of $28,748,435 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $29,665,283, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $15,450,000.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"New South Wales Electoral Commission","content":"#### 28 New South Wales Electoral Commission\n\n28 New South Wales Electoral Commission\n\n> The sum of $192,825,722 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the New South Wales Electoral Commission for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $199,027,523, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $12,707,000.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Office of the Children’s Guardian","content":"#### 29 Office of the Children’s Guardian\n\n29 Office of the Children’s Guardian\n\n> The sum of $22,783,711 is appropriated to the Minister for Families and Communities for the services of the Office of the Children’s Guardian for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $63,643,601, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $1,439,000.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions","content":"#### 30 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions\n\n30 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions\n\n> The sum of $237,731,534 is appropriated to the Attorney General for the services of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $247,989,523, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $4,455,000.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ombudsman’s Office","content":"#### 31 Ombudsman’s Office\n\n31 Ombudsman’s Office\n\n> The sum of $54,571,245 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the Ombudsman’s Office for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $56,832,851, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $6,943,000.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public Service Commission","content":"#### 32 Public Service Commission\n\n32 Public Service Commission\n\n> The sum of $21,607,809 is appropriated to the Premier for the services of the Public Service Commission for the appropriation year.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The appropriation, together with funds from other sources, is intended to fund—\n> \n> > (a) expenses to the sum of $31,319,410, and\n> \n> > (b) capital expenditure to the sum of $270,000.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Commonwealth transfer payments","content":"# Part 5 Commonwealth transfer payments\n\nPart 5 Commonwealth transfer payments","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appropriation for Commonwealth transfer payments","content":"#### 33 Appropriation for Commonwealth transfer payments\n\n33 Appropriation for Commonwealth transfer payments\n\n> > (1) The sum of $6,829,600,000 is appropriated to the Treasurer for Commonwealth transfer payments to non-government schools and local government for services for the appropriation year.\n> \n> > (2) The sum appropriated is in addition to any other sum appropriated by this Act.\n> \n> > (3) The sum appropriated is subject to the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055), section 4.11.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"General","content":"# Part 6 General\n\nPart 6 General","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appropriations affected by transfer of functions between Ministers or GSF agencies","content":"#### 34 Appropriations affected by transfer of functions between Ministers or GSF agencies\n\n34 Appropriations affected by transfer of functions between Ministers or GSF agencies\n\n> A reference to the annual reporting period in the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055), section 4.9 in relation to the appropriation year is taken to be extended to commence from when the Bill for this Act is introduced in the Legislative Assembly.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payments authorised on lapse of appropriation","content":"#### 35 Payments authorised on lapse of appropriation\n\n35 Payments authorised on lapse of appropriation\n\n> An amount is taken to have been expended out of a sum appropriated for a purpose by this Act if the amount—\n> \n> > (a) was paid for the purpose under the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055), section 4.10, and\n> \n> > (b) was paid during the appropriation year and before the date of assent to this Act.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Variations to appropriated amounts","content":"#### 36 Variations to appropriated amounts\n\n36 Variations to appropriated amounts\n\n> > (1) The Treasurer may authorise the payment of a sum for a purpose that is more than the sum appropriated under a part of this Act for the purpose if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the Treasurer is of the opinion that the exigencies of government require the payment, and\n> > \n> > > (b) an equivalent sum is not paid out of the sum appropriated under the part for another purpose.\n> \n> > (2) The Treasurer may authorise the payment of a sum for a purpose that is more than the sum appropriated under a part of this Act for the purpose if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the Treasurer is of the opinion that the sum appropriated for the purpose is insufficient to enable the purpose to be effectively and efficiently carried out, and\n> > \n> > > (b) an equivalent sum is not paid out of the sum appropriated under the part for another purpose, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the equivalent sum is identified as surplus to the other purpose by the Minister in relation to whom the other purpose is specified.\n> \n> > (3) It is not relevant for this section that different Ministers may be specified in the part of this Act in relation to each of the purposes to which a variation relates.\n> \n> > (4) The Treasurer must not authorise a payment under this section that increases salary or wages if the amount of the salary or wages is fixed by law.\n> \n> > (5) The Treasurer may authorise a payment under this section before or after the payment is made.\n> \n> > (6) A Minister may appoint the accountable authority for a GSF agency for which the Minister is the responsible Minister to carry out the Minister’s functions under subsection (2)(c).\n> \n> > (7) In this section—\n> > \n> > accountable authority and GSF agency have the same meanings as in the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055).","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 37\n\n37 (Repealed)","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special appropriations","content":"#### 38 Special appropriations\n\n38 Special appropriations\n\n> A sum appropriated to the Treasurer by this Act as a special appropriation must be treated, for the purposes of the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055), section 4.12, as if it were a Treasurer’s State contingencies appropriation.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation","content":"#### 39 Delegation\n\n39 Delegation\n\n> > (1) The expenditure of money appropriated to the Treasurer by this Act is a delegable function of the Treasurer for the purposes of the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055), section 9.8 if the appropriation is—\n> > \n> > > (a) for contingencies in relation to integrity agencies, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a special appropriation.\n> \n> > (2) The function may be delegated to—\n> > \n> > > (a) for contingencies in relation to integrity agencies—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the responsible Minister for the relevant integrity agency, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the accountable authority for the integrity agency, or\n> > \n> > > (b) for a special appropriation—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) another Minister, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the accountable authority for a GSF agency, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) a GSF agency that is a person.\n> \n> > (3) The delegate may subdelegate the function as if it were a delegable function of the delegate.\n> \n> > (4) Terms in this section have the same meanings as in the [Government Sector Finance Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-055).","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorisations and appointments","content":"#### 40 Authorisations and appointments\n\n40 Authorisations and appointments\n\n> > (1) The Treasurer must inform the Auditor-General of an authorisation given by the Treasurer under this part.\n> \n> > (2) The Treasurer may appoint a person to exercise the Treasurer’s functions under this part.\n> \n> > (3) An appointment by the Treasurer or a Minister under this part—\n> > \n> > > (a) may be subject to conditions, and\n> > \n> > > (b) may be revoked at any time.","sortOrder":58}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Annual appropriation acts are routine, fixed-purpose legislation. Their scope is inherently limited to authorising government expenditure for a defined financial year. There is no indication from the available text that this Act expanded beyond that standard purpose. The two versions (June 2024 and October 2024) suggest a minor amendment occurred, but this is typical for appropriation acts receiving supplementary adjustments mid-year."},"complexity_factors":["The conceptual framework (parliamentary appropriation) has constitutional underpinnings that require some background knowledge to fully understand","The actual operative detail — the dollar amounts and agency allocations — is contained in schedules not provided in this excerpt, making the full impact impossible to assess from this text alone","Cross-references to other instruments (e.g. the Administrative Arrangements Order) add a layer of navigational complexity","Annual nature means it interacts with prior and subsequent appropriation acts, budget papers, and supply acts, creating a broader legislative ecosystem to understand"],"plain_english_summary":"The NSW Appropriation Act 2024 is the state’s annual legal authority allowing the government to withdraw and spend public funds for the 2024 year — funding hospitals, schools, roads, police and other services. It affects every NSW resident, taxpayers, government agencies and service providers because without it public spending cannot lawfully occur."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard annual appropriation Act consistent with its original purpose. It follows the traditional format of NSW appropriation legislation: departmental allocations in Part 2, special offices in Part 4, Commonwealth transfers in Part 5, and general administrative provisions in Part 6. The inclusion of integrity agency contingencies and gaming-tax-linked health funding represents contemporary policy priorities rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with clear numerical allocations — each section specifies exact dollar amounts","Only 3 defined terms in the interpretation section ('appropriated', 'appropriation year', 'services')","Minimal cross-referencing — primarily references to the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 for procedural matters","Simple conditional logic limited to Part 6 (variations and delegations), with clear thresholds for Treasurer's discretion","No nested exceptions or complex temporal provisions","Repealed section 37 creates minor structural discontinuity but no interpretive burden","Standard annual appropriation format — highly conventional and predictable structure"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Appropriation Act 2024**, which is essentially the NSW Government's budget law for the 2024-25 financial year. It authorises the government to spend public money.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Appropriates (sets aside) over $118 billion** from the state's main bank account (the Consolidated Fund) to run government departments and services\n- **Breaks down spending by department** — from Health ($19.7 billion) and Education ($24.3 billion) to smaller agencies like the Cabinet Office ($102 million)\n- **Includes special provisions** for integrity agencies (anti-corruption bodies, the Ombudsman, Electoral Commission), health funding from gambling taxes, and Commonwealth grants for schools and councils\n- **Gives the Treasurer flexibility** to move money between purposes if needed, and to delegate spending authority\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **All NSW residents** — this funds hospitals, schools, transport, emergency services, and more\n- **Public servants** — determines their department budgets\n- **Integrity agencies** — ICAC, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, Ombudsman, etc. get dedicated funding\n- **Local government and non-government schools** — receive Commonwealth transfer payments\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this Act, the government cannot legally spend money. It's the legal foundation for every public service — from nurses' wages to road repairs. The Act also includes a **$20 million contingency fund for integrity agencies** and **$500 million in special appropriations** for election commitments and essential services, showing how budget laws balance fixed allocations with flexibility for unexpected needs."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act confines itself to authorising and allocating appropriation-year funding and related procedural mechanics. It does not amend agency functions or create new statutory powers outside appropriation, though it grants variation and delegation authorities to the Treasurer (ss 36, 39–40) and specifies timing/transfer arrangements (ss 33–35). No text indicates an expansion or narrowing of underlying program scope beyond funding decisions."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of line-item appropriations across many departments and agencies increases administrative tracking and reporting burdens (Divisions 1–12, Parts 2–4).","Multiple funding types: recurrent, capital and special appropriations, plus trust and transfer payments, require different accounting treatments (eg. ss 5, 10, 17, 20, 33).","Treasurer discretion to authorise variations, subject to conditions and ministerial identification of surplus — introduces policy and oversight judgment calls (s 36).","Delegation and subdelegation of Treasurer functions for contingencies and special appropriations creates layered decision-making and potential compliance complexity (s 39).","Cross‑references to the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 for timing, reporting and treatment of special appropriations tie this Act’s operation to external statutory rules (ss 33, 34, 35, 38).","Provisions allowing payments on lapse (pre-assent payments) and extension of reporting periods require careful timing and record‑keeping (ss 34–35).","Notes stating ‘appropriation together with funds from other sources is intended to fund…’ create parallel funding expectations that agencies must reconcile in budgets and statements (many sections with Notes).","Specific earmarks (eg. gaming-machine tax top-up for health, regional trust fund) concentrate identifiable receipts to purposes, affecting budgetary offsets and stakeholder incentives (ss 16, 23)."],"plain_english_summary":"Provides legal authority to spend money from the Consolidated Fund for 1 July 2024–30 June 2025 by appropriating specified sums to ministers, departments, special offices and trust funds. It also authorises additional health funding from gaming-machine taxes and Commonwealth transfer payments.\n\nThe Act affects public agencies, statutory bodies, local schools and taxpayers because it decides who receives funds, allows the Treasurer to vary or delegate payments, and sets timing rules for payments made before assent (ss 35–36, 39–40)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/appropriation-act-2024","history":"/api/acts/appropriation-act-2024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/appropriation-act-2024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/appropriation-act-2024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/appropriation-act-2024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/appropriation-act-2024/documents"}}