SOCIAL HOUSING

554 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (9 July 2013). With reference to 2013-14 Budget Paper 4, vol.1, p. 86—

Why has the net cost of services for the Social Housing program decreased from the 2012-13 budgeted amount of $328.476 million to $308.971 million?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

The reduction in the net cost of services from the 2012-13 Budget can primarily be explained by a reduction in land tax expenses, the transfer of asset strategy staff and related budget from the South Australian Housing Trust to Renewal SA, and the allocation of budget savings.