NATIVE FOREST — LOGGING —
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188. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the minister representing the
Minister for Forestry:
I refer to the minister's response to question
without notice 144 asked on 15 March.
(1) What is the breakdown of the $2 764 000 provided to the
native forest transition team, including —
(a) staff costs;
(b) building costs;
(c) administration costs; and
(d) other costs?
(2) How many FTE staff and contractors will be employed under
the native forest transition team?
(3) How long will this funding be provided to the native
forest transition team?
(4) Does the government anticipate that the cost of
running the native forest transition team will increase further?
Hon ALANNAH MacTIERNAN
replied:
I thank the member for the question. The following
information has been provided by the Minister for Forestry.
(1)–(4)
The breakdown is $2.231 million over 2021–22 to 2023–24 for the
establishment of a Bunbury-based project
team within the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and $533 000
over 2021–22 to 2023–24 to provide additional resourcing
to the South West Development Commission. A total of $2 089 653 is spread
across JTSI and the South West Development Commission for staff costs. Building
and lease costs for the JTSI Bunbury office are
being absorbed by JTSI through its existing resources. Other admin costs
included in the approved funding include up to $500 000 for the procurement of
necessary technical skills and consultants as required. There is also $174 350
for IT, equipment and vehicle costs. This funding will be used to establish a temporary
project team of up to six FTE within JTSI and 1.5 FTE within the South West
Development Commission.