House of Assembly: Thursday, September 12, 2024

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr TELFER (Flinders) (25 June 2024). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. D.R. CREGAN (Kavel—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Special Minister of State): I have been advised that for the Country Fire Service:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2024-25 is $1,850 million.

The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2024-24.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
GHD Pty LTD Site assessments $1,200,000


The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2024-25.

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Bureau of Meteorology Embedded meteorologist $300,000
Various private contractors and personnel Air operations support for the fire season $350,000