House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2025-09-17 Daily Xml

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (23 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts): I have been advised that for the Department of State Development:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2025-26 is $9.934 million.

The following is a summary of external consultants for the small and family business portfolio that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2025-26 for contracts disclosed in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular 27. Consultancy commitment data is subject to change (pending the provision of commitment data to the Auditor-General on 11 August 2025).

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
2XE Pty Ltd Delivery of workshops, consultations, and sustainability assessments to assist South Australian small businesses develop strategies to improve their environmental sustainability and build skills and capability to implement sustainable business practices. $182,706


The following is a summary of external contractors for the small and family business portfolio that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2025-26 for contracts disclosed in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular 27. Contractor commitment data is subject to change (pending the provision of commitment data to the Auditor-General on 11 August 2025).

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Rural Business Support Provision of financial support and counselling services to drought affected business in South Australia. $612,000