❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Balga Works program, its funding, operation, and alleged mismanagement by Hurson Pty Ltd, leading to its closure and investigation by the Corruption and Crime Commission.
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BALGA WORKS PROGRAM - HURSON PTY LTD
Some notice of this question has been provided. (1) Is the Department for Community Development funding the Balga Works program through Hurson Pty Ltd, or any other entity; and, if so which entity? (2) Was a tender for the program issued; how long is the contract for; and how much money will be provided to the program over the life of the contract? (3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
Some notice of this question has been provided. (1) Is the Department for Community Development funding the Balga Works program through Hurson Pty Ltd, or any other entity; and, if so which entity? (2) Was a tender for the program issued; how long is the contract for; and how much money will be provided to the program over the life of the contract? (3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(1) Is the Department for Community Development funding the Balga Works program through Hurson Pty Ltd, or any other entity; and, if so which entity? (2) Was a tender for the program issued; how long is the contract for; and how much money will be provided to the program over the life of the contract? (3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(2) Was a tender for the program issued; how long is the contract for; and how much money will be provided to the program over the life of the contract? (3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(1) Is the Department for Community Development funding the Balga Works program through Hurson Pty Ltd, or any other entity; and, if so which entity? (2) Was a tender for the program issued; how long is the contract for; and how much money will be provided to the program over the life of the contract? (3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(2) Was a tender for the program issued; how long is the contract for; and how much money will be provided to the program over the life of the contract? (3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(3) From where is the Balga Works program currently operating? (4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(4) Why is the Department for Community Development providing funding to the program when Hurson Pty Ltd failed to adequately pay its employees all their entitlements from the $2 million that it received from the Department of Education and Training to run the program? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
I thank the member for Murdoch for the question and for some notice of it. I have been provided with the following answer - (1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(1) The Department for Community Development is not funding the Balga Works program. However, the department pays the Balga Senior High School P&C for accommodation for young people provided under the Balga Works program on a fee-for-service basis. (2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(3) Nottingham Street, Joondalup. (4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
(4) Not applicable. I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
I will provide some commentary on the Department of Education and Training that I have been provided with today. As soon as the Department of Education and Training became aware that Balga Senior High School had entered into unauthorised arrangements for the Balga Works program, it advised the Corruption and Crime Commission. The State Supply Commission granted an exemption from tender requirements while a tender process was put in place. The tender process closed in August 2006. Following the receipt of tenders, the department made a decision to close the program. In October 2006 the Balga Works program was closed. The principal of Balga Senior High School has also retired. In May 2006 the minister’s office was made aware that a number of employees of the Balga Works program had not received pay for some time. The minister’s office took immediate action, which resulted in some 22 employees and former employees receiving outstanding payments. In March 2006 ABC Stateline ran a story commending the Balga Works program. As I have said, the matter is now before the CCC.
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