Ministerial Staff

In reply to Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (28 July 2016). (Estimates Committee A

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier): I have been advised that:

The increase in FTEs mainly reflects a revised staffing structure. No additional funding was required for this revised structure as the additional costs were funded from within the office's existing budget.

A total budget of $1.938 million has been allocated for 14 media advisers in 2016-17. This reflects 27 per cent of the total office budget.

It is noted that the 15 media advisers reported at estimates includes one adviser who is currently on extended leave and not included in the 2016-17 Budget.