❓ Question regarding the implementation of recommendations from reports on Muresk agricultural campus, funding availability, roles of staff, and a meeting with the Muresk Old Collegians' Association. The Minister provides answers clarifying the government's position and actions.
AnsweredQoN 158Legislative Council
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MURESK CAMPUS
158. Hon MATT BENSON-LIDHOLM to the Minister for Training
and Workforce Development:
I refer to the
minister's media statement of 6 October 2011 in relation to the Muresk
agricultural campus.
(1) Is it the government's intention
to implement all the recommendations in each of the reports into Muresk by Hon
Phil Gardiner and by Hon Hendy Cowan; and, if not, why not?
(2) Is the task of the managing director, Mr
Steve Cooper, to implement a new strategic business model, the same as that of
Mr Jeff Gunningham, appointed in August 2011 as general manager, to prepare a
business plan for the campus; and, if not, can the minister explain the
apparent duplication of tasks?
(3) When will the promised $10 million be
available to the campus?
(4) How much of the $10 million will be
spent on expanded course content and how much on capital upgrades?
(5) Was the meeting with the Muresk Old
Collegians' Association, planned for October but subsequently
cancelled, rescheduled; and, if so, when did it occur?
158. Hon MATT BENSON-LIDHOLM to the Minister for Training
and Workforce Development:
I refer to the
minister's media statement of 6 October 2011 in relation to the Muresk
agricultural campus.
(1) Is it the government's intention
to implement all the recommendations in each of the reports into Muresk by Hon
Phil Gardiner and by Hon Hendy Cowan; and, if not, why not?
(2) Is the task of the managing director, Mr
Steve Cooper, to implement a new strategic business model, the same as that of
Mr Jeff Gunningham, appointed in August 2011 as general manager, to prepare a
business plan for the campus; and, if not, can the minister explain the
apparent duplication of tasks?
(3) When will the promised $10 million be
available to the campus?
(4) How much of the $10 million will be
spent on expanded course content and how much on capital upgrades?
(5) Was the meeting with the Muresk Old
Collegians' Association, planned for October but subsequently
cancelled, rescheduled; and, if so, when did it occur?
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I thank the honourable member for some
notice of the question.
(1) The reports by Hon Phil Gardiner and Hon
Hendy Cowan have been extremely helpful in shaping the future of Muresk. The
direction for the future of Muresk is largely in keeping with the
recommendations of those reports. Some variation is likely, due to changes in
circumstances and opportunities since those reports were written.
(2) They are the same role. Mr Gunningham
had to finish the role unexpectedly and Mr Cooper replaced him.
(3) The release of the royalties for regions
funding is subject to a cabinet process. It is anticipated that this will be
concluded in late April or early May.
(4) The purpose of the funding is not for
expanded course content.
(5) The meeting between me and the Muresk
Old Collegians' Association was held on 6 December 2011.
notice of the question.
(1) The reports by Hon Phil Gardiner and Hon
Hendy Cowan have been extremely helpful in shaping the future of Muresk. The
direction for the future of Muresk is largely in keeping with the
recommendations of those reports. Some variation is likely, due to changes in
circumstances and opportunities since those reports were written.
(2) They are the same role. Mr Gunningham
had to finish the role unexpectedly and Mr Cooper replaced him.
(3) The release of the royalties for regions
funding is subject to a cabinet process. It is anticipated that this will be
concluded in late April or early May.
(4) The purpose of the funding is not for
expanded course content.
(5) The meeting between me and the Muresk
Old Collegians' Association was held on 6 December 2011.
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