13549 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Vocational Education

13549 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Vocational Education: What is the total cost, if any, of communications and public relations contracts entered into by any agencies under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency and provider?

Hon Penny Simmonds: I have separated your question into costs for communications contracts and costs for public relations contacts. The Tertiary Education Commission had a total cost of $216,829 for communications contracts entered into since 27 November 2023: • Anne Bakhos $15,750 • Beyond Recruitment $130,504 • Inside Executive Recruitment $70,575 The Tertiary Education Commission has not entered into any public relations contracts since 27 November 2023.