Note 05
Expenses
Consolidated
2012
2011
$’000
$’000
Depreciation
Buildings
647
791
Plant and equipment
135,337
92,955
Total depreciation
135,984
93,746
Amortisation
Computer software
1,449
1,292
Land Rights
133
125
Total amortisation
1,582
1,417
Total depreciation and amortisation
137,566
95,163
Wages and Salaries
120,144
118,502
Workers compensation
1,304
1,568
Contributions to defined benefit plans
760
761
Total employee benefits expense
122,208
120,831
Finance costs comprised:
Financing costs
18,475
11,690
Finance lease interest
52
66
Net Finance Costs
18,527
11,756
79
