Estimates of government expenditure are referred to Senate committees as part of the annual budget cycle. This opportunity to examine the operations of government plays a key role in the parliamentary scrutiny of the executive.
2012-2013 Additional Estimates
The 2012-2013 Additional estimates will be held from Monday, 11 February to Friday, 15 February 2013. Legislation committees are due to present reports on 19 March 2013.
Hansard transcripts
Reports, hearing transcripts and answers to questions on notice
(including information from previous estimates hearings)
Next estimates hearings
2013-2014 Budget estimates will be held from 27 May to 7 June 2013.
Live broadcasts
Senate estimates hearings are broadcast live over the Internet. Details can be found here.
More information
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