Mr. Nalder questions the Premier regarding $1.7 million in savings claimed from the Dumas House move, seeking clarification on how the savings were achieved and the specific contribution from the Premier's relocation. The Premier confirms $1.6 million savings over four years due to discontinuing the London House lease.

AnsweredQoN 2566Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 February 2018
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

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I
refer to the article Dumas move saves
$1.7m as published in 'The West Australian Newspaper ' on 13 January 2018 where the
Premier states 'I wanted to save the taxpayers money and we are saving the
taxpayers money – about $1.7 million', and I ask: (a) how did the Dumas House move achieve the $1.7
million in savings; and (b) how much of the $1.7 million in savings come
specifically from your relocation from Hale House to Dumas House?

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Answered
21 March 2018
Response time
7 days
(a)-(b)  The Government will save taxpayers approximately $1.6 million over four years by re-locating two ministerial suites to Dumas House. The financial savings are generated primarily by discontinuing the ministerial office lease at London House. Additional benefits of the relocation include improved efficiency in communication and coordination between Ministers as all will be located within one building.

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