In 2022–23 DFFH supported state-owned language services provider LanguageLoop to implement its transition from a contractor-based model to an employment-based model. The transition will support a high-quality, professional, and sustainable interpreting and translating sector in Victoria to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians can access essential language services.
| Department | Expenditure (excluding GST) | Percentage of total government expenditure on interpretation and translation (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | $2,818,678 | 8.23 |
| Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action | $326,243 | 0.95 |
| Department of Families, Fairness and Housing | $4,516,406 | 13.19 |
| Department of Government Services | $166,355* | 0.49 |
| Department of Health | $23,712,066 | 69.26 |
| Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions | $316,288 | 0.92 |
| Department of Justice and Community Safety | $1,739,815 | 5.08 |
| Department of Premier and Cabinet | $403,290 | 1.18 |
| Department of Transport and Planning | $239,583 | 0.70 |
| Department of Treasury and Finance | $0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 34,238,724 | 100 |
* $83,651 of the total provided above covers expenditure over the first half of the financial year (1 Jul 2022 – 30 Dec 2022) prior to the Department of Government Services being established.
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