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26/11/2024

Appropriation

A law of the Australian Parliament that provides authority for Commonwealth entities to spend money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for a particular purpose. Entities may not spend money without an appropriation authorising that expenditure and, where necessary, other legislation authorising the specified purpose.

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