House of Assembly: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (25 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised that for the South Australian Country Fire Service:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2025-26 is $2,088,000.

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 2025-26.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
GHD Pty Ltd Contamination 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 2025-26.

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Bureau of Meteorology Embedded meteorologist $300,000
Various private contractors and personnel Air operations support for the fire season $588,000