The question seeks details on government functions outsourced to private/non-government entities since 2001, including associated payments. The answer deflects, citing agency autonomy and publicly available reports.

AnsweredQoN 4279Legislative Council
Asked
25 October 2006
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Peel and the South West

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(1) Since 2001, by Agency, which functions that were previously provided by a Government Agency, are now provided by a private or non-Government entity?
(2) What is the total of the payments made by all Government Agencies to the private or non-Government entity each year since 2001, for each of the functions listed in (1)?

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Answered
19 March 2007
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Peel and the South West
Response time
145 days
(1-2) Agencies are encouraged to actively manage their businesses and have the authority to make their own management decisions, providing this is done within the government defined procedures.
The success of each Agency is assessed according to information provided in their Annual Reports and Budget Papers, including financial information and key performance indicators. This information is publicly available.

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