Two weeks of budget estimates will wrap up today, with officials from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and the Australian National University (ANU) due to appear before Senate committees. The final day of hearings promises intense scrutiny as senators question key government agencies and institutions.
Key Appearances and Topics
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will face questions on its trade programs, while the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will also front up to answer queries on financial regulation and enforcement. These sessions are part of the broader budget estimates process, which allows parliamentarians to examine government spending and performance.
Live Coverage
We will keep you up to date with live coverage throughout the day. The blog above may take a minute to appear. Stay tuned for updates on testimony and key exchanges.
Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash was seen during the May 2026 budget estimates, highlighting the ongoing political engagement in these hearings. The estimates process is a crucial mechanism for accountability in Australian governance.
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Miriam Webber is a federal politics and public sector reporter, with an interest in integrity, transparency and accountability in government. She has been a member of the federal political bureau since 2023, and previously worked as the city reporter. Reach her on Signal at miriamwebber.01 or at miriam.webber@canberratimes.com.au.
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