TAFE SA

In reply to Mr PISONI (Unley) (22 July 2014) (Estimates Committee B).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers): I am advised:

TAFE SA staffing is dependent on many variables, including revenue it earns from fee-for-service, international students, as well as state government subsidies. The agency engages staff to support its commercial activities, making regular assessments about its yearly training needs and re-allocating its budget for FTEs or other areas as necessary depending on current needs.

Final FTE figures will most likely be different to any projected forward estimates.