52638 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Corrections

52638 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Corrections: What is the total sum of money spent, if any, on contractors and consultants to assist in any change processes, role disestablishments, and/or restructures, at departments, ministries and agencies for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, listed by month and agency?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that the member’s question has been interpreted to relate to contractors and consultants engaged in relation to change processes, role disestablishment and restructures as a result of Corrections’ cost-saving exercise. I am further advised, that between 27 November 2023 to 27 August 2024, the total cost to date for Corrections (billed and unbilled) was $9,322.78 in July 2024 and $12,667.20 in August 2024. These figures exclude GST.