Estimates Replies

Manufacturing and Innovation Program

In reply to Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (27 July 2015). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy): The Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation has advised:

A review identified savings in program expenditure of $1.2 million due to programs ceasing earlier than originally planned and underspends relating to the delayed commencement of programs.

In addition, operational savings of $1.3 million were due to a reduction of two FTEs in 2014-15 and three FTEs in 2012-13 (full effect felt in 2014-15) as well as the division exercising fiscal restraints in spending moneys on goods and services including travel, contract staff and printing.