Supply Act (No. 2) 2025

Supply Act (No. 2) 2025 — Tasmania

This is a temporary government funding law for the Tasmanian state government. Here's what it does in plain terms:

What is a Supply Act? When the government hasn't yet passed its full annual budget, it still needs money to keep running — paying public servants, funding hospitals, running schools, etc. A Supply Act gives the government a short-term authorisation (a legal permission) to keep spending public money until the proper budget is passed.

Who does this affect?

• Taxpayers and Tasmanians generally — your state government can keep functioning without interruption
• Public servants and contractors — government employees and suppliers continue to get paid
• Anyone relying on government services — services won't be cut off due to a funding gap

Why does it matter? Without this law, the Tasmanian government would technically have no legal authority to spend money — which would cause a government shutdown. This Act (No. 2 of 2025) bridges the gap between the expiry of previous funding authority and the passing of a full budget.

In practical terms: This is routine "housekeeping" legislation. It doesn't introduce new policies, taxes, or programs. It simply keeps the lights on in government.