Electoral Commission of South Australia

In reply to Mr TEAGUE (Heysen) (29 June 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): I have been advised:

The estimated expenses for 2022-23 were lower than the original budget mainly due to efficiencies generated in processing postal ballot materials for more than 1.2 million electors and 429,000 returned declarations for the local government periodic elections in 2022. This saving was partially offset by additional legal fees incurred following both the council elections and the 2022 state election.