It's day two of the first round of Senate estimates since Labor formed government.
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After a standalone day of estimates more than a week ago, this round of hearings is back underway.
Having spent years defending against an onslaught of questioning at hearings, the Coalition will now have to lead the attack on the new government's programs.
It will be Labor ministers joining public servants on the other side, as the new government defends its industrial relations reforms, energy policy and climate agenda.
Today, the Infrastructure, Climate Change, Attorney-General's and Agriculture portfolios are up, along with many more.
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![Liberal senator Paul Scarr at Senate estimates on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney. Liberal senator Paul Scarr at Senate estimates on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/106459643/cdac35a9-c7ce-497e-9207-b28ddd844f1e.jpg/r0_297_5568_3440_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)