KordaMentha

In reply to the Hon. E.S. BOURKE (12 February 2019).

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

1. One staff member employed under the KordaMentha contract is from South Australia.

2. I do not accept the honourable member's assertion that KordaMentha's bid has nil economic benefit to South Australia.

The recommendation to undertake direct negotiation with KordaMentha was approved by the State Procurement Board.