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249 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (17 July 2012). With respect to 2012-13 Budget Paper 4, Volume 1, Program 3: Community Based Services; p. 152—

What are the costs associated with the 2011-12 estimated results and 2012-13 budget results associated with the allocation of ministerial office costs?

The Hon. P. CAICA (Colton—Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation): I am advised:

In line with the Carbon Neutral Cabinet announcement in January 2008, Greenhouse Friendly™ compliant carbon offsets have been purchased from:

Fieldforce Services in 2007-08 sourced from the 'EnviroSaver' energy efficiency program ($30,690 (GST inc) for 3,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent);

Greenfleet in 2008-09 (though allocated to 2009-10) to be sourced from tree plantings in South Australia ($34,375 (GST inc) for 2,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent); and

Low Energy Supplies and Services in 2009-10 sourced from an energy efficiency program ($5,390 (GST inc) for 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent).

The Greenhouse Friendly™ program was replaced on 1 July 2010 by the National Carbon Offset Standard. In 2010-11, there was only one National Carbon Offset Standard accredited project which traded late in that year.

In June of this year, National Carbon Offset Standard recognised carbon offsets were purchased through Pangolin Associates to meet this commitment for 2010-11 and 2011-12. The purchase cost was $7,623 (GST inc) for 4,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.