A WA parliamentary question seeks information on legal redress sought by unsuccessful tenderers for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and the steps taken to protect taxpayers from financial claims. The response acknowledges a letter indicating possible legal action and states that appropriate documentation was prepared.

AnsweredQoN 946Legislative Council
Asked
12 October 2000
Portfolio
Attorney General

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(1) What legal redress has been sought for the unsuccessful tenderers of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre? (2) What steps has the Attorney General or his officers taken to protect the financial position of the State's taxpayers so that they are not exposed to strong claims for financial redress and/or compensation from the unsuccessful tenderers or from subsequent additional financial claims upon the state either from the successful proponent or any future operator of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre? Answered on 9 November 2000 The Minister

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Answered
9 November 2000
Response time
28 days
(1) The State has received a letter from the solicitor acting for one of the three unsuccessful tenderers which refers to possible action against the Crown for damages. (2) Appropriate documentation was prepared for the tender process.
(2) What steps has the Attorney General or his officers taken to protect the financial position of the State's taxpayers so that they are not exposed to strong claims for financial redress and/or compensation from the unsuccessful tenderers or from subsequent additional financial claims upon the state either from the successful proponent or any future operator of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre? Answered on 9 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The State has received a letter from the solicitor acting for one of the three unsuccessful tenderers which refers to possible action against the Crown for damages. (2) Appropriate documentation was prepared for the tender process.
Answered on 9 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The State has received a letter from the solicitor acting for one of the three unsuccessful tenderers which refers to possible action against the Crown for damages. (2) Appropriate documentation was prepared for the tender process.

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