Efficiency Dividend

In reply to Mr COWDREY (Colton) ((17 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Treasurer): The following information is provided on behalf of all Ministers:

New savings introduced as part of the 2022-23 budget are set out, by agency, in the 2022-23 Budget Measures Statement. The Budget Measures Statement provides information on both the dollar amounts by year and, where relevant, details on how these savings are to be achieved.

The government has made it clear that in the case of the operating efficiency measure, that chief executives will have flexibility to deliver the savings in a manner that best suits the needs of the agency. Savings do not need to include FTE reductions and a range of options can be pursued including reducing expenditure on consultants, contractors, marketing, communications, accommodation, travel, and other goods and services.