The Number And Cost Of Welcome To Country Ceremonies Held In The Financial Years 2022–23 And 2023–24.

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The Department of Infrastructure held 25 Welcome to Country ceremonies across the 2022–23 and 2023–24 financial years, with a total expenditure of approximately $18,400. In 2022–23, 13 ceremonies cost $11,755.14, while the 2023–24 financial year comprised 12 ceremonies costing approximately $6,646.80. Ceremonies were conducted at departmental events including directors meetings, RAP launches, ministerial forums, graduation ceremonies, stakeholder engagement events, and conferences. Individual ceremony costs ranged from $371.25 to $1,804.64, with variation reflecting different service scopes such as welcome songs, gift-giving ceremonies, and presentations by Indigenous cultural practitioners. Ceremonies occurred across multiple locations, including Broome, Cairns, and Canberra.