8306 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

Written Question
Published date: 09 May 2024
8306 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector: Is it the Minister’s expectation that they review and/or approve cost-saving plans relating to their departments, ministries and agencies, prior to Cabinet considering the full budget package?
Hon Louise Upston: It is my expectation to be updated about significant implications with my portfolio responsibility as Minister. However, agencies’ cost-savings plans are the responsibility of the chief executive and are subject to the Budget 2024 process.