Remote Work

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:

The budgeted expenditure for information and communications technology (ICT) for the 2024-25 financial year is $12.502 million. This budget is consistent with previous years, and includes costs associated with the management of remote work infrastructure, including digital tools, cybersecurity and support services.