Independent Gambling Authority

115 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (25 October 2018). Can the Attorney-General advise:

1. What functions does the Independent Gambling Authority (IGA) carry out?

2. Is the Attorney-General confident that Consumer and Business Services can carry out those functions?

3. Will any existing IGA staff be transferred to Consumer and Business Services? If so, how many and at what level?

4. Is any legislative or regulative change required?

5. What is the total budget for the IGA at the moment?

6. What is the total FTE allocation for the IGA at the moment? How many of those positions are currently filled?

7. Are the savings made by cutting the IGA offset against an additional spend in Consumer and Business Services?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Attorney-General has provided the following advice:

1. The functions of the IGA are set out under section 11 of the Independent Gambling Authority Act 1995.

2. Yes. This proposal is consistent with the findings of the Hon. Timothy Anderson QC from his review.

3. It is proposed that a total of eight positions, comprising 5.8 FTE, will be transitioning from the IGA to CBS.

4. Yes, as per the Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Budget Measures) Bill 2018.

5. The 2018-19 budget for the IGA is $1.66 million.

6. Refer to question 3.

7. No.