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Senate estimates


2011-2012 Additional estimates

The 2011-2012 Additional estimates hearings are to be held on Monday, 13 February and Tuesday, 14 February (Group A) and Wednesday, 15 February and Thursday, 16 February (Group B) with Cross-portfolio Indigenous matters on Friday, 17 February 2012


Live broadcasts: Live broadcasts
  • Senate estimates hearings are broadcast live over the Internet. Details can be found at www.aph.gov.au/live

Hansard transcripts


Previous estimates hearings
(including reports, hearing transcripts and answers to questions on notice)


 
What are estimates hearings?

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.

 

 

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