I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

The purpose of the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2011-2012 is to provide funding for the operations of the three parliamentary departments.

The total appropriation sought through this bill is $180.166 million. Details of the proposed expenditure are set out in the schedule to the bill.

I commend the bill to the House.

Debate adjourned.