Press Release

Parliamentary Review of the State Government's Budget

Tuesday, 1 May 2007

Commencing this Thursday, 3 May the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee will hold public hearings to scrutinise the proposed expenditure and activities of all portfolios and the parliamentary departments. The Premier of Victoria will appear before the committee at 3.00 pm.

The Chair of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Bob Stensholt said that the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee is the key committee in the Victorian Parliament responsible for scrutinising the government’s management of the state. The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee is responsible for undertaking a detailed review of the budget estimates and revenues contained in the budget papers.

‘The budget hearings are a very important part of ensuring public accountability here in Victoria. I welcome the attendance of the Premier and all the Ministers before the Committee to explain their plans for the future and answer questions.’ Bob Stensholt said.

All Ministers and their senior departmental officers are invited to appear before the committee and are questioned on proposed departmental expenditure for the coming financial year.

For further information, please contact the Chair of Public Accounts and Estimates Committee, Bob Stensholt, MP on 9625 0880 (pager).