JAMES NASH HOUSE

In reply to the Hon. R.D. LAWSON (31 July 2007).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): The Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse has advised:

In the former minister’s answer to the honourable member’s initial question, the minister stated that we have set aside $1.4 million to assist staff with relocation costs.

There is a one off cost of $1.423 million required in 2010-11 to meet with the cost associated with recruitment, training and relocation assistance to Mobilong. These funds have been approved as part of the forward estimates for the 2010-11 financial year. The budget papers will be updated to include this figure as part of the mid-year budget review process.