Kangaroo Island

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) ((22 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services): I have been advised:

As at 7 July 2022, total billing costs for the Kangaroo Island staffing dispute have amounted to $409,234.

The estimated total of wages and on-costs for maintaining four police officers was about $582,000 in the 2021-22 financial year.

Having two persons on call at Kangaroo Island Police Station costs $24,564 per annum.