Disability SA

97 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (12 August 2014). (First Session) In reference to 2014-15 Budget Paper 4, Volume 1, page 98, Program 2: Disability South Australia—Why was there a $4.282 million increase to 'other expenses' between the 2013-14 budget and the 2014-15 budget?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I have been advised:

The increase in 'Other Expenses' in the Program 'Disability SA' primarily relates to the cross billing arrangements under the National Partnership Agreement on Transitioning Responsibilities for Aged Care and Disability Services. Under this arrangement, the state is responsible for reimbursing the Commonwealth for expenditure for Community Packaged Care and Residential Aged Care provided to younger people (people aged under 65 years and Aboriginal people aged under 50 years), and the Commonwealth is responsible for reimbursing the state for expenditure on Specialist Disability Services to people with disability aged 65 years and over (Aboriginal people aged 50 years and over).