PM&C Portfolio Estimates Resumption

Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee, 26 Oct 2026, 7:53:08 to 7:53:24

The committee reconvenes for the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio estimates, welcoming Minister Penny Wong and Department Secretary Dr. Steven Kennedy.

Topics: Prime Minister and Cabinet

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Speakers: Senator Karen Grogan

Transcript

Senator Karen Grogan

Good afternoon. Um, I'd like to welcome Senator the Honorable Penny Wong, uh, Minister of Foreign Affairs representing the Prime Minister and Dr. Steven Kennedy, um, Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and other officers, uh, that have joined us. Minister, would you care to make an opening statement?