Courts Administration Authority

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

1. Why is there a 30 FTE increase in the Courts Administration Authority above the 2017-18 estimated result?

2. What areas of the Court Administration Authority are gaining additional staff and at what level and undertaking what function?

3. Does the Attorney-General expect that each FTE position will be filled?

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

The 2018-19 budget is 31 FTEs higher than the 2017-18 estimated result mainly due to adjustments to the timing of funding for the implementation of the Electronic Court Management System. This is partly offset by savings announced prior to the 2018-19 budget.

A correction will be made to FTE's associated with the Electronic Court Management System during 2018-19 which will reduce the overall increase in 2018-19 to 21 FTEs.

The funding provided for 2018-19 will be utilised as a mix of staffing and supplies and services expenditure dependant on requirements.