So Wednesday's estimates were a bit spicy, with a late "heated exchange" between senators keeping you all reading into the night.
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On top of that, the federal government has referred the PricewaterhouseCoopers tax breach matter to the Australian Federal Police to consider. Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil told ABC radio this morning that it may be legally difficult for the government to get out of its PwC contracts, but that it is doing "everything [it] can to make sure there is accountability here".
Earlier in the week we discovered the Voice referendum is prompting Australians to enrol to vote in record numbers, with the Australian Electoral Commission reporting an "extraordinary enrolment rate" of 97.2 per cent. That followed thoughts on ChatGPT, details of staff moving offices and concerns about lobbyists' access to Parliament passes.
We're back for more with day four.
Next we'll hear from the Office for Women, Australian Public Service Commission, and the Australian Federal Police.
Check back in here regularly to get the latest news and updates.
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Justine Landis-Hanley
I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter at The Canberra Times, with an interest in integrity, regulation, and social services. Contact me with tips and feedback at justine.landishanley@canberratimes.com.au.
I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter at The Canberra Times, with an interest in integrity, regulation, and social services. Contact me with tips and feedback at justine.landishanley@canberratimes.com.au.
Natalie Vikhrov
Natalie Vikhrov reports on federal politics and public service for The Canberra Times. Prior to this, she spent several years covering human rights in Eastern Europe, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Get in touch via natalie.vikhrov@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Natalie Vikhrov reports on federal politics and public service for The Canberra Times. Prior to this, she spent several years covering human rights in Eastern Europe, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Get in touch via natalie.vikhrov@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
