Budget Estimates 2026-2027

Initial hearings for the 2026-2027 round of Budget Estimates have begun, with hearings running from 18 August to 21 August 2026.

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The Budget Estimates guide contains more information about Budget Estimates​ processes and procedures, along with committee membership and the timetable for the initial hearings both by date and by committee.

Hearing details

Budget Estimates is a key process for government accountability and transparency. Each of the Legislative Council Portfolio Committees conducts its own inquiry into relevant portfolios. The members scrutinise decisions, actions and advice of ministers and public servants.

Budget Estimates Guide

The Budget Estimates Guide contains more information about Budget Estimates​ processes and procedures, along with committee membership and the timetable for the initial hearings both by date and by committee.

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Learn more about the Budget Estimates process by watching the below explainer video, the first in our Inside the Upper House video series.