Ms. Mettam questions the Public Transport Authority's engagement of Aurecon Australasia without DPC approval, as highlighted in an Auditor General's report. The response details the consultancy's purpose, cost, engagement date, and reporting date to DPC.

AnsweredQoN 5830Legislative Assembly
Asked
28 November 2019
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to
page 7 of the Western Australian Auditor General's Report Engaging Consultants to Provide
Strategic Advice. Report 21 - June 2018-19 , and I ask: (a) Which consultant was engaged by the Public Transport Authority without the approval of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC); (b) What was the purpose of the consultancy; (c) What was the cost of the consultancy; (d) On what date was the consultant engaged; and (e) On what date was the consultant reported to DPC?

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Answered
11 February 2020
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
2 days
(a) Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd.
(b) Review of the Transwa network and provide recommendations for changes which would have a positive effect on the occupancy and patronage on Transwa services.
(c) $98,670 (including GST).
(d) 6 October 2017.
(e) 18 July 2018.

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