Concessions and Seniors Information System

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:56): My question is for the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion. What is the final cost of the Concessions and Seniors Information System (CASIS), and when will it be fully functional?

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:56): I thank the member for the question. The CASIS system is a single-point IT system for the management of the concessions. The system will incorporate and replace eight separate systems: the Seniors Card system; the CARTS replacement; the medical heating and cooling system; the transport card system; the residential parks and retirement villages system; the Personal Alert Rebate Scheme spreadsheets; the Funeral Assistance Program; and the Spectacles Scheme.

We are looking to streamline the delivery of all concessions and ensure that eligible individuals are receiving all of the concessions available to them. The implementation of CASIS has progressed and the transport card function is now in use. I am advised that the final implementation of CASIS is anticipated to occur by either the end of this financial year or early next financial year. I don't have the full cost of the system in front of me, but I will bring the answer back to the house.