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❓ Mr. Watson questions why Western Power in Albany doesn't purchase vehicles locally, despite the 'buy local' policy. The Minister responds that Western Power adheres to commercial principles and does buy locally where possible, using state-wide contracts and local distributors for other services.

AnsweredQoN 599Legislative Assembly

Asked

28 November 2002

Member

Mr P.B. Watson

Portfolio

Energy

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(1) Is the Minister aware that Western Power in Albany does not buy any of their cars locally?
(2) Will the Minister explain with the buy local policy in place why this doesn’t occur?

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Answered

25 February 2003

Responded by

Minister for Energy

Response time

89 days

(2) Under its legislation, Western Power has a statutory obligation to act in accordance with prudent commercial principles. It also endeavors to buy local wherever possible. Western Power utilises the Department of Industry and Technology common use contract as a basis to purchase cars. It purchases its cars from Western Australian dealerships in multiple quantities to obtain further discounts and utilises several distributors throughout the State. Western Power purchases other goods and services from local distributors, such as spare parts, servicing and repairs, including from companies in Albany.

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