Overview
The Appropriation Act (No. 6) 2025-2026 is a federal law registered on 26 June 2026 as Act No. 52 of 2026. The Act authorises the Commonwealth to spend money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for specific government services and departments.
What the Act covers
The Act sets out appropriations across several categories listed in Schedule 1, including:
- State, territory and local government items
- Administered items
- Departmental items
- Corporate entity items
The Act also includes provisions relating to debit limits and special accounts.
Administration
The Act is administered by the Department of Finance and is currently in force.
Effect on small businesses
This Act authorises Commonwealth government internal spending only. It does not impose any obligations, compliance requirements, or changes on small businesses.
Staying informed
The Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au allows anyone to set up alerts for future appropriation acts or government funding announcements.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.