Victorian Numbered Acts

PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICER ACT 2017 (NO. 27 OF 2017) - SECT 54

    (1)     The Parliamentary Committee has the following functions under this Act—

        (a)     to recommend to the Minister the appointment and terms and conditions of appointment of the Parliamentary Budget Officer;

        (b)     to review the operational and resourcing arrangements for the Parliamentary Budget Officer, including reviewing the draft budget for the Officer;

        (c)     to consult the Parliamentary Budget Officer on an operational plan under section 22;

        (d)     to review reports of PBO operations and annual reports;

        (e)     to review and assess how well the Parliamentary Budget Officer's functions are being performed;

        (f)     to report to both Houses of Parliament on any matter connected with the operational and resourcing arrangements for the Parliamentary Budget Officer that requires the attention of Parliament.

    (2)     Nothing in subsection (1) authorises the Parliamentary Committee to direct the activities of the Parliamentary Budget Officer or to question—

        (a)     a policy costing; or

        (b)     a pre-election report; or

        (c)     a post-election report; or

        (d)     information contained in analysis, advice or a briefing provided under section 47.