LEGISLATURE BUDGETS

In reply to Mrs REDMOND (Heysen) (20 June 2012) (Estimates Committee A).

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for the Arts): I have been advised of the following:

The increase in both the Legislative Council and House of Assembly lines relates to an increased employer superannuation contribution and increased on-costs as a result of an increase in members' salaries. The employer contribution is made regardless of the particular scheme. It should also be noted that a minister's employer contribution is accounted for in their departmental line.