House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2023-08-29 Daily Xml

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (3 July 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water): I have been advised that for Defence SA:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2023-24 is $1,519,000.

The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Nil Nil


The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24.

Contractors Method of appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost
SmartSat CRC Direct Unique supplier Project management of the SASAT1 Space Mission Services (Kanyini) $1,225,000
RASU Film & Stills Request for Quote Defence Innovation PartnershipPromotional videos related to Collaborative Research Fund projects $31,000
Defence Teaming Centre Direct Unique supplier Concierge services for the Defence Landing Pad $22,000
Van Den Berg Design Tender Stand construction for Pacific 2023 exhibition $235,000


Note: current BMS budget not reflective of current operations; transfers between supplies and services budget lines will be undertaken at the earliest opportunity so budget reflects the operational environment.