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❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice probes the Premier regarding budget discrepancies in ministerial office support costs and DPIRD office arrangements. The Premier refutes the cost increase claim and redirects questions about DPIRD's office situation to the relevant department.

AnsweredQoN 565Legislative Council

Asked

10 September 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Premier

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I refer to page 65 of Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 1, line-item "Average cost of support provided per Ministerial Office", and I ask: (a) why was the 2024-25 average cost of support provided per office significantly higher (by $250 million) than what was budgeted; (b) what proportion of the additional costs in 2024-25 related to the creation of new portfolios following the Cabinet reshuffle in March 2025; (c) is it true that Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) officers are working from home due to not currently having an office; (d) further to (c), has an office been located for DPIRD employees; and (e) if yes to (d), what is the cost of the new office lease?

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Answered

14 October 2025

Responded by

Leader of the House representing the Premier

Response time

5 days

a) The average cost of support provided per Ministerial Office has not increased by $250 million.
b) None.
(c-e) These questions should be referred to Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

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