We're back for day two of budget estimates. Yesterday delivered a number of big moments, including a Senator Wong grilling of the transport secretary over the Western Sydney Airport deal as well as insights into how the bushfire recovery funds have been used so far.
Today will see a number of new departments and agencies come to the forefront. You can expect appearances from the COVID-19 commission, Home Affairs and energy among others.
Here are some of the highlights from yesterday's hearings.
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Auditor-General contacted police in July over airport land deal
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Public servants stood down over $30m Western Sydney airport land deal
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Sickies fell, job satisfaction rose when public servants worked from home
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Dumped knights and dames kit cost $135k
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As it happened: live updates from yesterday's hearings
We'll be covering the most important insights over the next two weeks across the government's departments. Stay tuned.
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