Estimates Committee 2026
Key Documents - Membership - Questions Taken on Notice - Tabled Papers - Transcripts - Report - Contact
The role of the Estimates Committee is to examine and report on the:
- estimates of proposed expenditure contained in the Appropriation (2026-2027) Bill (Serial 63) and related budget documents, and
- Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Serial 64), and
- activities, performance, practices and financial management of the Power and Water Corporation, Jacana Energy and Territory Generation, with reference to those corporations' Statements of Corporate Intent 2026-27.
Information on previous Estimates Committees can be found here
Key Documents
Terms of Reference
Estimates Schedule by Minister
Estimates Information Manual
Estimates Hearings Agenda
Agency Template - Answer to Question Taken on Notice
Please note: the Committee has agreed to limit opening statements to 20 minutes. The Chair will provide a 5-minute warning at the 15-minute mark.
Membership
| Member | Electorate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Justine Davis MLA | Johnston | Independent |
| Clinton Howe MLA (Chair) | Drysdale | Country Liberals |
| Brian O'Gallagher MLA | Karama | Country Liberals |
| Ed Smelt MLA | Nightcliff | Territory Labor |
| Laurie Zio MLA (Deputy Chair) | Fannie Bay | Country Liberals |
Questions Taken on Notice
Details of all questions taken on notice and answers provided can be found here
Tabled Papers
TP 1-1 - Watch House Investigation Report
TP 1-2 - Correspondence regarding Terms of Reference - Independent Investigation into the Conduct of the Department of Children and Families
TP 2-1 - HomeGrown and FreshStart grants status as at May 2026
Transcripts
Draft Transcript - 9 June 2026
Report
Contact
Committee Secretariat
GPO Box 3721
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: (08) 8946 1443
Email: LA.Estimates@nt.gov.au