Thank you very much. We will reconvene. This is our second panel, and we will be focusing on the main estimates.
Pursuant to the order of reference on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the committee will begin its study on the main estimates for 2022-23.
I welcome our witnesses. We have Minister Ien, who is continuing on with this panel today. Thank you very much, Minister Ien.
From the Department for Women and Gender Equality, we have Alia Butt, assistant deputy minister, strategic policy; Gina Wilson, deputy minister; Gail Mitchell, assistant deputy minister, departmental programs and operations; and Lisa Smylie, director general, research, results and delivery branch.
I will provide five minutes to the minister to provide her opening statement. Then we will go into the round of questions.
Minister Ien, you have five minutes. Your time starts now.