Introduction
Purpose of the Estimates of Appropriations
The Estimates of Appropriations (the Estimates) provides members of Parliament with details of the terms of all proposed appropriations and departmental net asset balances. This ensures that Parliament can exercise an appropriate level of scrutiny and control over the Government's operating and investing activities.
The Estimates and associated volumes of Information Supporting the Estimates are presented to the House of Representatives on the same day as the government introduces the first Appropriation Bill for each financial year.
