Innovation, Industry and Skills Department

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) ((23 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water): I have been advised that for the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS):

Table 1 shows the total budgeted FTE to provide communication and promotion activities for 2022-23 and the forward estimates:

Table 1: FTE employed in communication and promotion activities

To address budget savings, the Department has developed a change management strategy aligned with its future strategic directions. The change process is currently underway and may impact the FTE and budget allocated to communication and promotion activities.