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NT Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro criticises Labor over ‘outrageous’ budget estimates process
The NT Opposition Leader has accused the Government of abusing the budget estimates process by having Labor backbenchers ask questions designed to waste time and avoid scrutiny.
Key points:
- Budget estimates hearings are being held for up to 15 hours a day this week
- The Opposition has accused Labor of trying to hide budget blowouts
- The Chief Minister has rejected claims his Government is scared of scrutiny
The week-long parliamentary hearings provide an opportunity for MLAs to interrogate ministers about the Government’s finances following the release of its budget last month.
During a feisty first day, Lia Finocchiaro pressed Chief Minister Michael Gunner on Labor’s fiscal forecasts, as well as its commitment to transparency and…
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