Auditor-General's Report

In reply to Mr TELFER (Flinders) (15 November 2022).

The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION (Taylor—Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Planning): I have been advised of the following:

The difference between 2021 and 2022 of the London office operating expenses is mainly due to:

depreciation of the Australian dollar to the British pound

the engagement of a contractor to undertake a review of administrative processes

update to London office equipment and devices, including refurbishment of meeting rooms and staff IT equipment; and

a return to travel and regional trade activity following lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.