Wendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Liddle, I move:

That, during the 2026-27 Budget estimates hearings, the hours of meeting of the Economics Legislation Committee from Tuesday, 2 June to Friday, 5 June 2026 be from 9 am till 11 pm.

Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It is unusual to plan an estimates hearing by motion in the Senate. Decisions on estimates programming are more appropriately made by the members of these committees, who are best placed to consider the full context of these matters. It is unreasonable for senators to continue demanding additional consideration while repeatedly choosing to leave early. I encourage senators to carefully consider their position on this motion and to ensure that, if it's supported, they use this additional time fully.

Question agreed to.