Crown Solicitor's Office

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

1. Of a detailed breakdown of the reduction in budget of around $700,000 for the Crown

Solicitor's Office?

2. What sections the 17 FTEs are being cut from? What level they are and what role or function do they fulfil?

3. How many FTEs are currently engaged?

4. Whether the Attorney-General expects to fill all FTE positions?

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

1. The budget reduction of around $700,000 is mainly due to the savings measures outlined in Budget Paper 5, together with savings allocated prior to the 2018-19 budget.

2. The reduction in FTEs is partly attributable to the savings measures outlined in Budget Paper 5 as well as changes in funding arrangements with other agencies for the provision of dedicated legal services.

3. As at 18 October 2018, the CSO had 246.5 FTEs.

4. It is not clear what this question means.