Hon Dr Steve Thomas questions the Treasurer regarding the number, balances, and operating periods of special purpose accounts under the McGowan and Cook Labor governments. The answer refers to publicly available financial documents.

AnsweredQoN 1527Legislative Council
Asked
29 November 2023
Portfolio
minister representing the Treasurer

QuestionView source ↗

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACT
— SPECIAL PURPOSE ACCOUNTS
1527. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I refer to the proliferation of
special purpose accounts under the McGowan and Cook Labor governments.
(1) As at 27 November 2023, how many
special purpose accounts currently exist or operate?
(2) What is the
balance of each special purpose account, and what is the estimated balance of
each special purpose account on 30 June 2024?
(3) What is the estimated operating
period for each special purpose account?

AnswerView source ↗

I
thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. I provide
this answer on behalf of the Treasurer.
(1)–(3) Details
of the state government's special purpose accounts, including balances,
are contained within the state budget, the Annual
report on state finances and the Government mid-year financial
projections statement .

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