Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (24 June 2024). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy): I have been advised that for the Department for Environment and Water there is a notional budget allocation of $0.256 million for consultants in 2024-25 and a notional budget allocation of $1.007 million for contractors in 2024-25.

These notional budget allocations are based on historical average expenditure and will be subject to change during the 2024-25 financial year in accordance with departmental requirements.

As required by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Cabinet Circular PC013—Annual Reporting Requirements for 2023-24, information relating to actual expenditure on consultants and contractors in 2024-25 including the vendor, total cost and nature of work undertaken, will be detailed in annual reports published by agencies.