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In reply to Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (9 November 2010).

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI (Hartley—Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers, Minister Assisting the Premier in Social Inclusion): I am advised that:

The reduction in supplies and services expenses from 2008-09 is due to the reduction in the use of translators as contract staff. In 2009-10, a casual pool was formed for translators as part of the salaries and wages budget. This resulted in an increase in employee benefit expenses and a decrease in supplies and services.