Government Programs

In reply to the Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (24 July 2019). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The following information is provided on behalf of all ministers:

The Agency Statements present agency financial information allocated by major areas of activity or 'programs'. The prior year actual, current year estimated result and next year's budget information is presented for these programs.

The preparation of this information is an extensive process and involves the allocation of a range of agency overhead costs. This process is undertaken annually in order to clearly define and allocate the budget for the coming year over the various programs that the agency undertakes. Agency budgets for the forward estimates are based on the next year's budget adjusted for a range of factors including indexation and program and project related parameters.'