3   Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2011-2012—BUDGET DEBATE

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time— And on the amendment moved thereto by Mr Robb, viz .—That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: “while not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:

(1)    condemns the Government for incorporating in an annual appropriation bill provisions to increase the limit on government borrowings above the total of $200 billion;

(2)    recognises that a special case must be made for such a significant increase in borrowing limits and that the Government must explain any special circumstances that it believes justify such an increase; and

(3)    demands that the Parliament be given the opportunity to consider separately and vote on the proposed increases in borrowing limits set out in Part 5 of Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2011-12.”

Debate resumed.

Mr Macfarlane moved—That Mr Turnbull be granted an extension of time.

Question—put and passed.

Debate continued.

Debate adjourned, Mr Macfarlane was granted leave to continue his speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate was made an order of the day for the next sitting.