About the event

This full-day seminar is designed to give public sector officers a detailed knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures the Parliament uses to scrutinise the actions of Executive Government during Budget Week and through Estimates.  

Public Servants will experience visit parliament in the lead up to Estimates, as well as cover topics such as:

  • Parliamentary Committees and the nuts and bolts of estimates hearings
  • The dynamic role of Department of Premier and Cabinet in the Estimates process
  • Hear a Ministers perspective on asking and answering Questions during Estimates
  • Understanding Budget Papers
  • What a good Budget submission looks like
  • Understanding stakeholders' submissions
  • Top tips for Estimates Briefs

Designed for, but not restricted to, AO5 - S01 or equivalent classifications.

 

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2026 Dates

  • Tuesday 14 July
  • Thursday 16 July

Timing

  • Arrive by 8.15am for Registration
  • Program starts 8.30am
  • Program concludes 4.15pm

Venue

Parliament House, corner George & Alice Streets, Brisbane

Ticket cost

$450.00

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Contact us for more information

3553 6416
seminars@parliament.qld.gov.au