House of Assembly: Tuesday, May 16, 2017

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Transforming Health

In reply to Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (1 August 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries): I have been advised:

1. The following indicative budget allocations for the program, which includes leadership, governance and support for the Transforming Health reforms (and incorporates repurposed SA Health resources), noting it is subject to regular review in line with program requirements.

2016-17 Budget ($000) 2017-18 Budget ($000) 2018-19 Budget ($000) 2019-20 Budget ($000)
Expenses 41,949 30,077 8,231 7,214
Income
Net Cost of sub-program 41,949 30,077 8,231 7,214


2. Since 1 July 2015, $82,033 has been spent on consultants for advertising, promotion and market research for Transforming Health. These consultants include Gould Thorpe Planning Pty Ltd and Professional Public Relations Pty Ltd.

Advertising, promotion and market research form part of the budget allocations for the program and expenditure of this nature is included in the $30 million for 2017-18.