"These increases, which were agreed by the then prime minister, reflected changes to the scope and range of responsibility in the roles of a number of special advisers following their reappointment after the 2015 general election".
Changes to the scope of approved agreements, including modifications, upgrades, or extensions must be submitted for approval.
The Grattan Institute described as a "myth" the idea that cost overruns were caused by changes to project scope, like extending a road or adding a train station.
If the changes to the scope of legal aid are implemented, then many members of the public will benefit from the low cost, high quality legal advice offered by the junior bar.
TracFlo TracFlo is an online platform providing a central location to input, track, and approve changes to project scope and cost caused by unforeseen events on a construction site.
A spokesman for the agency said: "The delay in completion is due to a combination of having an overly optimistic timeframe at the beginning of the programme, necessary changes to the scope of the programme during its lifetime and delays in developing and releasing some of the ICT upgrades".
The state minister for mineral resources and energy, Tom Koutsantonis, told Guardian Australia in an email: "If Rex propose changes to the scope beyond what has been outlined in the mining lease proposal, a separate assessment and approvals process must be undertaken, which would include consultation with the community".
"Nevertheless, the Commission may decide by consensus not to vote on recommendations concerning changes to the scope of control of substances," according to CND's website, pertaining to rescheduling.
In ongoing legal proceedings in California, Apple has added six new devices to its patent infringement claims against rival Samsung, getting them in late Friday evening ahead of a deadline on changes to the scope of the complaint.
