House of Assembly: Tuesday, September 06, 2022

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Defence SA

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 Defence SA:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2022-23 is $511,000.

The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2022-23.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Nil


The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2022-23.

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
SmartSat CRC Project management of the SASAT1 Space Mission Services (Kanyini) $474,000
AiGroup Management of the Defence Export Scholarship Fund $65,000
Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd Identification of state legislation which may need addressing for the state to accommodate a nuclear construction facility for construction of nuclear-powered submarines $107,000


Note: current BMS budget not reflective of current operations; transfers between supplies and services budget lines will be undertaken at the earliest opportunity so budget reflects the operational environment.