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Estimates Committee publishes Budget report

The Estimates Committee today published its report into the ACT Government’s Budget and the Appropriation Bills.

The Committee held 11 days of hearings with Ministers, officials, statutory office holders and community groups. Witnesses answered 233 Questions on Notice and 186 Questions Taken on Notice.

The report makes 123 recommendations across government.

The report with additional comments from Ms Jo Clay MLA is available at https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reports

Committee Chair, Mr Mark Parton, said “The Committee appreciates the assistance and expertise provided by witnesses throughout the hearings and in answering questions. I also acknowledge the contribution during the hearings from my Committee colleagues and visiting Members.”

The practice is that the Government tables its response to the Estimates report prior to the Assembly passing the Budget Bills.

18 August 2023

STATEMENT ENDS.

Committee Chair, Mr Mark Parton MLA on (02) 6205 0099

Committee Secretary on (02) 6205 0129 or at LACommitteeEstimates@parliament.act.gov.au