Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (19 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy): I have been advised that for the Environment Protection Authority there is a notional budget allocation of approximately $0.05 million for consultants in 2025-26 and a notional budget allocation of approximately $2 million for contractors in 2025-26.

These notional budget allocations are based on historical average expenditure and will be subject to change during the 2025-26 financial year in accordance with departmental requirements.

As required in the Cabinet Circular PC013—Annual Reporting Requirements for 2024-25, information relating to actual expenditure on consultants and contractors in 2025-26, including the vendor, total cost and nature of work undertaken will be detailed in annual reports published by agencies.