53776 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Ethnic Communities

Written Question
Published date: 01 Dec 2025
53776 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Ethnic Communities: What was the total expenditure, if any, by agencies for which the Minister is responsible, if any, since 27 November 2023 on (a) branding, marketing, or promotional materials; (b) consultants or contractors engaged for branding, internal communications, or culture-related projects; (c) novelty or promotional items such as (but not limited to) pens, stress balls, model animals, or branded clothing; (d) office furnishings, décor, or recreational equipment; (e) non-essential electrical items or appliances; (f) staff wellbeing or break-room facilities; (g) novelty, decorative, or entertainment items, whether purchased or hired; (h) repairs, replacements, or damages to property or hired items; and (i) expenditure recorded under “miscellaneous” or “other” cost categories, listed by agency, date, purpose, supplier, and total cost?
Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities that since 27 November 2023, the total expenditure is as follows: • Category (a): Branding, marketing, or promotional materials – $46,939.97. • Categories (b) to (h): No expenditure. • Category (i): Miscellaneous or other cost categories – $21,266.60. The expenditure recorded under “miscellaneous” or “other” comprises numerous transactions. It is not practical to provide individual details of date, purpose, supplier, and cost for each transaction.