Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (20 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Treasurer, Minister for Defence and Space Industries): I have been advised over the period 1 July 2023 to 31 May 2024, the Department of Treasury and Finance paid 13,377 invoices.

12,323 invoices (92.12 per cent) were paid within 15 days and 1,054 invoices (7.88 per cent) were paid outside of 15 days. It should be noted that these figures include all payments and are not limited to contractor invoices.