The Parliamentary Budget Officer, Ms Jenny Wilkinson, has advised the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate of her resignation, effective 27 January 2020.
Ms Wilkinson has been offered a new role which she has decided to accept.
The Presiding Officers wish to thank Ms Wilkinson for her outstanding service over the last two and half years since her appointment in July 2017.
We are sorry to lose Jenny from the parliamentary service but wish her well in her new endeavour.
Ms Linda Ward and Mr Colin Brown will act in the role of Parliamentary Budget Officer until a permanent appointment is made by the Presiding Officers.
After advising the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, the search for a new Parliamentary Budget Officer will commence in the new year.
