This is a statement of legal services expenditure by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for the 2023-24 financial year, published in compliance with paragraph 11.1(ba) of the Legal Services Directions 2017. All figures are GST exclusive.
Total legal services expenditure was $1,169,123 (excluding GST). This comprised:
| Total legal services expenditure | $1,169,123 |
|---|---|
| Expenditure on solicitors – professional fees and disbursements, excluding counsel | $1,169,123 |
| Expenditure on counsel | $0 |
Explanatory notes
- ‘Legal services expenditure’ means expenditure on legal services accrued by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet during the 2023-24 financial year.
- Total legal services expenditure for 2023-24 was approximately $416,257 more than 2022-23. The increase is largely attributable to the additional temporary functions (such as taskforces) within the Department in the 2023-24 financial year.