❓ Mr. Rundle questions the Water Corporation's staffing levels over the past four years, seeking a breakdown between regional and metropolitan areas. The provided answer details the FTE for each area annually, noting a change in reporting methodology in FY2024-25.

I refer to the staffing levels at the Water Corporation and I ask:(a) What is the FTE of staff over the past four years on an annual basis; and(b) What is the breakdown of FTE between regional areas and the metropolitan area?

a-b) Total FTE by metropolitan and regional areas FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 *FY 2024 - 25 Metropolitan 2,841 3,033 3,209 3,310 Regional 786 810 810 845 Total 3,627 3,843 4,019 4,155 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 *FY 2024 - 25 Metropolitan 2,841 3,033 3,209 3,310 Regional 786 810 810 845 Total 3,627 3,843 4,019 4,155 *Commencing in FY2024- 25, the methodology for Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reporting was refined to incorporate employees on unpaid leave. This enhancement provides a more comprehensive and accurate representation of our workforce.