Question Without Notice No. 1527 asked in the Legislative Council on 29 November 2023 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas

Parliament: 41 Session: 1  

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?  Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied: 

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.