❓ Hon. Norman Moore questions the awarding of a $4 million earthworks contract without tender, while Hon. Tom Stephens deflects responsibility, citing jurisdictional issues and policy changes.
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CLARKSON TO NOWERGUP RAIL LINE, EARTHWORKS CONTRACT
I refer to an article in the Wanneroo Times in which it was stated that the Government, through the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, awarded a $4 million earthworks contract for a proposed rail line from Clarkson to the railcar depot in Nowergup without going to tender. (1) Since the last election, has there been any change to the policies of the State Supply Commission and, consequently, to the requirements placed on government agencies in awarding contracts in excess of $1 million? (2) Given that he is responsible for government procurement policies, was the minister aware that the $4 million contract was awarded without going to tender? If so, did the minister make any effort to stop the contract being awarded without going through the proper tender process? (3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS
I refer to an article in the Wanneroo Times in which it was stated that the Government, through the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, awarded a $4 million earthworks contract for a proposed rail line from Clarkson to the railcar depot in Nowergup without going to tender. (1) Since the last election, has there been any change to the policies of the State Supply Commission and, consequently, to the requirements placed on government agencies in awarding contracts in excess of $1 million? (2) Given that he is responsible for government procurement policies, was the minister aware that the $4 million contract was awarded without going to tender? If so, did the minister make any effort to stop the contract being awarded without going through the proper tender process? (3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(1) Since the last election, has there been any change to the policies of the State Supply Commission and, consequently, to the requirements placed on government agencies in awarding contracts in excess of $1 million? (2) Given that he is responsible for government procurement policies, was the minister aware that the $4 million contract was awarded without going to tender? If so, did the minister make any effort to stop the contract being awarded without going through the proper tender process? (3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(2) Given that he is responsible for government procurement policies, was the minister aware that the $4 million contract was awarded without going to tender? If so, did the minister make any effort to stop the contract being awarded without going through the proper tender process? (3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee.
(3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(1) Since the last election, has there been any change to the policies of the State Supply Commission and, consequently, to the requirements placed on government agencies in awarding contracts in excess of $1 million? (2) Given that he is responsible for government procurement policies, was the minister aware that the $4 million contract was awarded without going to tender? If so, did the minister make any effort to stop the contract being awarded without going through the proper tender process? (3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(2) Given that he is responsible for government procurement policies, was the minister aware that the $4 million contract was awarded without going to tender? If so, did the minister make any effort to stop the contract being awarded without going through the proper tender process? (3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(3) Was the State Supply Commission made aware of the intention to award the contract without going to tender? (4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(4) Did the State Supply Commission agree to waiver the tender requirements? If so, on what basis? (5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(5) Will the minister request that the matter be reviewed with the aim of putting the contract out to tender? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
I will resist the temptation to make the same cheeky remarks that were sometimes made by members of the former Government - The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
The PRESIDENT: I am glad that the minister has resisted that temptation. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: Thank you, Mr President. (1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(1) Yes. The risk management supply policy was amended with effect from 3 August 2001 so that - Public authorities, when contracting under the powers of their own legislation, must submit tender evaluations and contract award recommendations for purchases or disposals with a total contract price above $500,000. As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee. (2) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. (3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
As this contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Act 1902, and not the State Supply Commission Act 1991, and is therefore not covered by the aforementioned policy, there is no requirement that it be submitted to the State Tenders Committee.
(3) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(4) No, the contract is not under the jurisdiction of the State Supply Commission Act 1991. (5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
(5) No, the contract is not under my portfolio. Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: Talk about washing your hands. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: Both the minister and Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich spent a lot of time complaining about this issue - Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is not a debate; it is question time. Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: The facts never worried Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich interjected. The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
The PRESIDENT: If Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich has a question, I will give her the next call. Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
Hon Norman Moore: I apologise, because I was provoked by the minister’s answer.
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