Local Government Association

In reply to Mr GRIFFITHS (Goyder) (3 August 2016). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Frome—Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government): I received a copy of the Local Government Association's 2016-17 state budget submission. While I noted the issues raised that are of importance to Local Government, most of the recommendations fall outside the area of my portfolio responsibilities and are matters for other Ministers to comment on.

One of the recommendations raised in the submission seeks a commitment to ensure adequate resourcing of the Office of Local Government commensurate with its role and functions. As stated during my Estimates hearing, the actual number of full-time equivalent staff within the Office of Local Government has remained consistent in the last three years.