House of Assembly
Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
55
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Parliament of South Australia
House of Assembly
published
Estimates Replies
Consultants and Contractors
Consultants and Contractors
In reply to Mr BATTY
House of Assembly
Bragg
Consultants and Contractors
In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (23 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. A. MICHAELS
House of Assembly
Enfield
Minister for Small and Family Business
Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs
Minister for Arts
Consultants and Contractors
The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts): I have been advised that for the Department of State Development:
The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2025-26 is $9.934 million.
The following is a summary of external consultants for the small and family business portfolio that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2025-26 for contracts disclosed in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular 27. Consultancy commitment data is subject to change (pending the provision of commitment data to the Auditor-General on 11 August 2025).
| Consultancies |
Purpose |
Total Estimated Cost |
| 2XE Pty Ltd |
Delivery of workshops, consultations, and sustainability assessments to assist South Australian small businesses develop strategies to improve their environmental sustainability and build skills and capability to implement sustainable business practices. |
$182,706 |
The following is a summary of external contractors for the small and family business portfolio that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2025-26 for contracts disclosed in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular 27. Contractor commitment data is subject to change (pending the provision of commitment data to the Auditor-General on 11 August 2025).
| Contractors |
Purpose |
Total Estimated Cost |
| Rural Business Support |
Provision of financial support and counselling services to drought affected business in South Australia. |
$612,000 |