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(5) The number of breakdowns that occurred during (a) peak periods was 2,781 and (b) off-peak periods was 3,078 in 2017-18 to date.

(6) The average cost per kilometre for the Transport Canberra bus network has been:

i. 2017/18 - $5.58

ii. 2018/19 - $5.67

iii. 2019/20 YTD - $5.50

(7) This is not reported as a separate metric. The overall network cost includes stand-by drivers to cover instances of in-service breakdowns, which is common industry practice.

(A copy of the attachment is available at the Chamber Support Office).

ACT Health—organisational changes
(Question No 2722)

Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 20 September 2019:

(1) How much did it cost to separate Canberra Health Services from ACT Health in 2018 including (a) additional salaries, (b) accommodation including relocation, fit-out and leasing of premises, (c) new letterhead, (d) new signs on buildings, (e) new business cards, (f) fleet vehicle decals, (g) new badges, (h) staff meetings and consultation, (i) recruitment costs, (j) new employee costs and salaries, (k) contractor and consultant costs and (l) other related expenses.

(2) How much of the expenditure in part (1) was incurred in (a) 2017-18, (b) 2018-19 and (c) 2019-20.

Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) All cost incurred in the separation of the ACT Health Directorate were funded from within existing resources. The estimated costs were:

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

YTD Sep

$000’s

$000’s

$000’s

(a)

(b)

(c)

a)

Additional Salaries

93

126

0

b)

Accommodation including relocation, fit-out and leasing

0

51

0

c)

New letterhead

0

0

0

d)

New signs on buildings

0

0

0

e)

New business cards

0

0

0

f)

Fleet vehicle decals

0

0

0

g)

New badges

0

0

0

h)

Staff meetings and Consultation

0

44

0

i)

Recruitment costs

0

0

0

j)

New employee costs and salaries

0

415

175

k)

Contractor and Consultant Costs

0

67

0

l)

Other relates expenses

0

11

0

93

713

175


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