The objectives of this Act are—
(a) for members of Parliament to be provided with ongoing, authoritative, independent and credible policy costing and advisory services; and
(b) for those policy costing and advisory services to be delivered in a timely, relevant and readily understandable manner; and
(c) to inform policy development and
public debate in Parliament and the Victorian community.
Part 2—Parliamentary Budget Officer
Division 1—Appointment and functions