18679 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 03 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18679 (2026)
Question asked:	05 May 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	26 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18679_2026
Document guid:	b605ee73-bfd5-4585-90e8-016ccabe1f98

18679 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

Hon Penny Simmonds: Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.