The hearings for the Inquiry into the 2026-27 budget estimates were held 15 May, 18–22 May, and 25 May 2026. View the schedule here.
Previous public hearings
Corrected transcripts of these hearings are published below when finalised by the Committee.
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Monday 25 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 300211:10 AM
The Honourable Maree Edwards MP The Honourable Shaun Leane MLC
Parliamentary Departments -
Friday 22 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 30021:45 PM
The Honourable Paul Edbrooke MP
Consumer Affairs4:25 PM
The Honourable Paul Hamer MP
Corrections -
Thursday 21 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 30024:10 PM
The Honourable Anthony Carbines MP
Community Safety4:55 PM
The Honourable Melissa Horne MP
Health Infrastructure6:10 PM
The Honourable Melissa Horne MP
Prevention of Family Violence -
Wednesday 20 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 30029:45 AM
The Honourable Colin Brooks MP
Industry and Advanced Manufacturing10:35 AM
The Honourable Colin Brooks MP
Defence Industry11:20 AM
The Honourable Nick Staikos MP
Housing and Building4:10 PM
The Honourable Ros Spence MP
Roads and Road Safety -
Tuesday 19 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 30028:30 AM
The Honourable Ben Carroll MP
Education11:00 AM
The Honourable Ben Carroll MP
WorkSafe and the TAC1:30 PM
The Honourable Lizzie Blandthorn MLC
Children4:00 PM
The Honourable Enver Erdogan MLC
Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation6:50 PM
The Honourable Steve Dimopoulos MP
Economic Growth and Jobs -
Monday 18 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 30028:30 AM
The Honourable Gabrielle Williams MP
Transport Infrastructure10:15 AM
The Honourable Gabrielle Williams MP
Public and Active Transport5:10 PM
The Honourable Lily D'Ambrosio MP
Energy and Resources6:55 PM
The Honourable Lily D'Ambrosio MP
State Electricity Commission -
Friday 15 May
Legislative Council Committee Room, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, 30026:50 PM
The Honourable Vicki Ward MP
Natural Disaster Recovery7:25 PM
The Honourable Vicki Ward MP
Creative Industries