Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme

In reply to Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (31 July 2017). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I have been advised:

As per the terms of the Independent Assessor's contract, the incumbent is required to provide services from 29 April 2016 to 30 June 2018.

The contract specifies a number of services required to be delivered over the term of the contract and does not specify hours of work.

The total remuneration for this contract is $200,000.00.

The total remuneration paid until 30 June 2017 is $120,000.00.

$40,000.00 was disbursed in financial year 2015-16.

$80,000.00 was disbursed in financial year 2016-17.

It is anticipated that a further $80,000.00 will be paid in financial year 2017-18.

All figures are GST inclusive.