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26/12/2024

Spending money

The outgoings of an entity’s daily activities, including procurements, indemnities and grants. 

Committing money

The approvals processes that relates to Government expenditure.

Procurement

Procurement guidelines which covers the purchase or hire of services for Government.

Indemnity

Contingent liabilities that are covered by the Commonwealth.

Payment pending probate

Monies owed by the Commonwealth to a person at the time of their death.

Discretionary payments

Financial assistance granted by the Commonwealth through relevant redress schemes.

Grants

Government grants to non-Government stakeholders under the Grants policy framework.

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