TRANSADELAIDE

199 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008). What has been the increase in employees in TransAdelaide's management and administration since the current minister took over this portfolio and by how much has TransAdelaide's payroll budget increased during this time?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

In total there has been an increase of 15.43 full time equivalent employees in management and administration at TransAdelaide since I took over responsibility in March 2005, up to and including 31 October 2008, representing a $1.377 million per annum increase in the related TransAdelaide payroll budget over this time.