❓ Mr Graham's QoN seeks details on task forces under Housing and Works, Local Government, and Regional Development portfolios, including terms, budgets, reporting, and membership. The response details the North West Airservices Taskforce and other taskforces.
AnsweredQoN 1551Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 February 2002
Member
Portfolio
Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne
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(b) what are the terms of reference of each task force; (c) does each task force have its own budget; (d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each task force; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(c) does each task force have its own budget; (d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each task force; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each task force; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
Kimberley Development Commission (a) The North West Airservices Taskforce is chaired by the Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne. (b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________. (c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) The North West Airservices Taskforce is chaired by the Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne. (b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________. (c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________. (c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
· Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
· The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
· Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
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(c) does each task force have its own budget; (d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each task force; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each task force; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each task force being met, and what is the cost of each task force; (f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(f) on what date is each task force required to report; (g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(g) who is the chair of each task force; (h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(h) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the task force; (i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(i) if the answer to (h) is yes, which particular members are involved; (j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(j) will the reports of each task force be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each task force report be released to the public; and (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
(l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each task force?
Kimberley Development Commission (a) The North West Airservices Taskforce is chaired by the Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne. (b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________. (c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) The North West Airservices Taskforce is chaired by the Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne. (b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________. (c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________. (c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget. (d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies. (e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(e) N/A (f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce . (g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce. (h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(h) Yes (i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce. (j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available. (k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(k) N/A (l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(l) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Pilbara Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Gascoyne Development Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Department of Housing and Works Since 10 Feb 2001 - (a) 3 (b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works. The functions of the Taskforce are to: · Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
· Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected. · To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories. · To advise Cabinet generally. · To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce. Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members: · The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
· The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government. · Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters. · Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed. · Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters. · Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times. (ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister. The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
The terms of reference for the taskforce are: · Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
· Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect. · Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. · Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry. · Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry. · Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation. (iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek. (c) No. (d) N/A (e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum. (ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function. (iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal. (f) (i) N/A (ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001. (iii) N/A (g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works (ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001. Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001. (iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001. (h) No. (i) N/A (j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. (ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001. (iii) N/A (k) (i) N/A (ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail. (iii) N/A (l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(l) N/A Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) Nil. (b) – (l) N/A. State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
State Supply Commission (a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
(a) Nil (b) – (l) N/A
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Answered
16 May 2002
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne
Response time
85 days
Kimberley Development Commission
(a) The North West Airservices Taskforce is chaired by the Minister for Housing and Works;
Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne.
(b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________.
(c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget.
(d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies.
(e) N/A
(f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce .
(g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce.
(h) Yes
(i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce.
(j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available.
(k) N/A
(l) N/A
Pilbara Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) – (l) N/A
Gascoyne Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) – (l) N/A
Department of Housing and Works
Since 10 Feb 2001 -
(a) 3
(b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works.
The functions of the Taskforce are to:
· Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected.
· To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories.
· To advise Cabinet generally.
· To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce.
Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members:
· The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government.
· Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters.
· Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed.
· Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters.
· Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times.
(ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister.
The terms of reference for the taskforce are:
· Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect.
· Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers.
· Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers.
· Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry.
· Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry.
· Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation.
(iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek.
(c) No.
(d) N/A
(e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum.
(ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function.
(iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal.
(f) (i) N/A
(ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001.
(iii) N/A
(g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works
(ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001.
Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001.
(iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001.
(h) No.
(i) N/A
(j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
(ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001.
(iii) N/A
(k) (i) N/A
(ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail.
(iii) N/A
(l) N/A
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
(a) Nil.
(b) – (l) N/A.
State Supply Commission
(a) Nil
(b) – (l) N/A
(a) The North West Airservices Taskforce is chaired by the Minister for Housing and Works;
Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne.
(b) The terms of reference for the Taskforce are attached – See paper No._________.
(c) The North West Airservices Taskforce has its own budget.
(d) The notional budget for the North West Airservices Taskforce is $150,000 of which $105,000 has been pledged from Government agencies.
(e) N/A
(f) There is currently no reporting deadline for the North West Airservices Taskforce .
(g) Hon Tom Stephens MLC chairs the North West Airservices Taskforce.
(h) Yes
(i) Hon Alannah McTiernan MLA and Hon Clive Brown MLA are the other members of the North West Airservices Taskforce.
(j) The North West Airservices Taskforce has not made a determination about making a report public, should one become available.
(k) N/A
(l) N/A
Pilbara Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) – (l) N/A
Gascoyne Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) – (l) N/A
Department of Housing and Works
Since 10 Feb 2001 -
(a) 3
(b) (i) Cabinet approved the creation of a Taskforce charged with the responsibility of bringing the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Project Agreement(s) to completion under the direction of Cabinet, and the Chairmanship of, the Minister for Tourism initially, and later the Minister for Housing and Works.
The functions of the Taskforce are to:
· Oversee and co-ordinate the processes required, to progress Project Agreement(s) related to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Perth Stadium, and to ensure the State’s best interests are protected.
· To advise the Ministers for Lands and Tourism in relation to the Project Agreement(s) to which they are signatories.
· To advise Cabinet generally.
· To direct the Staff and consultants available to the Taskforce.
Responsibilities and Obligations of Taskforce Members:
· The aim of the Taskforce is to provide the best possible advice to Government.
· Taskforce members will undertake to commit their time, skills and experience to enable the required decisions and recommendations to be generated within agreed time and budget parameters.
· Taskforce members will meet as required to achieve the outcomes agreed.
· Taskforce members will at all times keep confidential Panel matters.
· Taskforce members will act in the best interests of the State at all times.
(ii) The Security of Payment Taskforce for the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry was established by the previous Government, but continued with extended terms of reference by the Minister.
The terms of reference for the taskforce are:
· Obtain data on current industry practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry and the extent and reasons for partial/non-payment/slow payment to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers and its effect.
· Review the existing contractual provisions, arrangements and practices in the Western Australian building and construction industry for payments to contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers.
· Review available legislative and non-legislative options (both in Australia and overseas) for dealing with security of payment for contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers.
· Consult with all sections of the building and construction industry.
· Recommend to the Minister for Housing and Works the best options for implementation of security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry.
· Advise the Minister for Housing and Works on drafting issues for proposed legislation.
(iii) Examine housing and related issues in Halls Creek.
(c) No.
(d) N/A
(e) (i) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works budget and is estimated to be in the order of $3,400 per annum.
(ii) The cost is met from the Department of Housing and Works’ budget. Taskforce members are unpaid and support from the Department is provided as a normal departmental function.
(iii) Each member meets their own costs. Other costs are minimal.
(f) (i) N/A
(ii) The Taskforce Report was presented to me in November 2001.
(iii) N/A
(g) (i) The Minister for Housing and Works
(ii) Mr Chris Baker MLA, Member for Joondalup chaired the Taskforce from October 2000 until January 2001.
Mr John Hyde MLA, Member for Perth chaired the Taskforce from February 2001.
(iii) Mr Larry Graham JP MLA Member for Pilbara from June 2001.
(h) No.
(i) N/A
(j) (i) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Taskforce is not reporting, but administering a project agreement for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
(ii) Yes. The Report was released for public comment on 16 November 2001.
(iii) N/A
(k) (i) N/A
(ii) At public forums, posted on the Department’s web page and mail.
(iii) N/A
(l) N/A
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
(a) Nil.
(b) – (l) N/A.
State Supply Commission
(a) Nil
(b) – (l) N/A
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