LOCAL GOVERNMENT

In reply to Mr PENGILLY (Finniss) (2 July 2008).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): I am advised:

The main increase in local government operating revenue from 2002-03 to 2006-07 was in general rates.

The main increases in local government operating expenses from 2002-03 to 2006-07 were employee costs and materials, contracts and other expenses.