❓ A WA parliamentary question scrutinises the awarding of a construction tender for CHOGM preparations in Kings Park to a Liberal Party donor, raising concerns about approvals, increased profits for Fraser's, and the use of local content. The Premier's office provides answers regarding approval processes, lease arrangements, and efforts to encourage local sourcing.
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In a media release on the Liberal Party website the Premier announced that the tender for construction for fast-tracked new buildings at Kings Park for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was awarded to Perkins (WA) Pty Ltd, a Liberal Party donor, and in relation to this, I ask:
(a) will the Premier reveal all the donations made by Perkins (WA) Pty Ltd and its associated companies to the Liberal Party and the 500 Club, along with all the building contracts they have received since the Premier’s election;
(b) why has the Premier failed to undertake all the planning, local government and environmental approvals processes that a home-owner or local business in suburban Perth would have to undertake;
(c) is the Premier aware that, due to his Government-funded upgrade of buildings and capacity at Fraser’s in Kings Park, the operators will have an increased capacity for profit-making;
(d) is the Premier aware that by providing his Government-funded upgrade of capacity at Fraser’s in Kings Park he was in a strong position to ensure the lessee sourced local content in fit-out materials that they would be responsible for; and
(e) why did the Premier not take this opportunity to ensure local content by guaranteeing that a showcase building in Perth, which potentially will be featured on the world stage, is fully fitted out with Western Australian built furnishings and equipment?
(a) will the Premier reveal all the donations made by Perkins (WA) Pty Ltd and its associated companies to the Liberal Party and the 500 Club, along with all the building contracts they have received since the Premier’s election;
(b) why has the Premier failed to undertake all the planning, local government and environmental approvals processes that a home-owner or local business in suburban Perth would have to undertake;
(c) is the Premier aware that, due to his Government-funded upgrade of buildings and capacity at Fraser’s in Kings Park, the operators will have an increased capacity for profit-making;
(d) is the Premier aware that by providing his Government-funded upgrade of capacity at Fraser’s in Kings Park he was in a strong position to ensure the lessee sourced local content in fit-out materials that they would be responsible for; and
(e) why did the Premier not take this opportunity to ensure local content by guaranteeing that a showcase building in Perth, which potentially will be featured on the world stage, is fully fitted out with Western Australian built furnishings and equipment?
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17 May 2011
Response time
55 days
Office of the Premier and the Department of the Premeir and Cabinet advises:
(a) Donations made to the Liberal Party of Australia, the Liberal Party of Australia (WA Division) or the 500 Club are matters for the individual organisations to respond to the Premier's Office cannot answer on the organisations' behalf. The Member should note that all donations over a certain amount have to be disclosed by any registered political party and are readily provided by the Western Australian Electoral Commission and the Australian Electoral Commission.
(b) Building Management and Works (BMW) has followed all normal approval processes for the Frasers Redevelopment that are required for a public work,including obtaining Development Approval from the WAPC and obtaining Aboriginal heritage clearance from the Department of Indigenous Affairs.
(c) Under the current long-term lease arrangements for the facility between the Lessee and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA), from November 2014 the operators are required to pay a rental rate directly proportional to business turnover from the operations of the entire facility.
(d-e) Both the BGPA and BMW are ensuring that wherever local products are available at acceptable prices they are utilised in both the construction and internal finishes, fixtures and fittings of the building.
Whilst the provision of loose furniture and equipment is the responsibility of the lessee, the State Government is encouraging the consideration of local content.
The temporary fit out of the facility for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is the sole responsibility of the Australian Government. The CHOGM team within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has urged the Australian Government's CHOGM Taskforce to use locally sourced goods and services wherever available.
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(a) Donations made to the Liberal Party of Australia, the Liberal Party of Australia (WA Division) or the 500 Club are matters for the individual organisations to respond to the Premier's Office cannot answer on the organisations' behalf. The Member should note that all donations over a certain amount have to be disclosed by any registered political party and are readily provided by the Western Australian Electoral Commission and the Australian Electoral Commission.
(b) Building Management and Works (BMW) has followed all normal approval processes for the Frasers Redevelopment that are required for a public work,including obtaining Development Approval from the WAPC and obtaining Aboriginal heritage clearance from the Department of Indigenous Affairs.
(c) Under the current long-term lease arrangements for the facility between the Lessee and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA), from November 2014 the operators are required to pay a rental rate directly proportional to business turnover from the operations of the entire facility.
(d-e) Both the BGPA and BMW are ensuring that wherever local products are available at acceptable prices they are utilised in both the construction and internal finishes, fixtures and fittings of the building.
Whilst the provision of loose furniture and equipment is the responsibility of the lessee, the State Government is encouraging the consideration of local content.
The temporary fit out of the facility for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is the sole responsibility of the Australian Government. The CHOGM team within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has urged the Australian Government's CHOGM Taskforce to use locally sourced goods and services wherever available.
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