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❓ Hon Ray Halligan questions the Department of Housing and Works on considering 'coordinating management of multiple projects' as an achievement and its impact on tendering transparency. The Minister assures that tendering processes remain open and accountable.

AnsweredQoN 3529Legislative Council

Asked

23 May 2006

Member

Hon Ray Halligan

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Housing and Works

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I refer to the list of major achievements for 2005-06 as detailed on page 608 of the 2006-07 Budget documents under the Department of Housing and Works and ask -
(1) How does the Minister explain the Department’s statement that it is ‘seeking to identify opportunities for coordinating the management of multiple projects planned in one location’ as an achievement?
(2) How will this affect the transparency and accountability of the tendering system?

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Answered

21 June 2006

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Housing and Works

Response time

29 days

(2) The Department of Housing and Works has sound processes in place to ensure that its tendering and contracting is carried out in an open and accountable manner that delivers best value for the State. While this initiative may involve innovative contracting approaches, these are being explored in consultation with industry, will be based on sound industry practices and will be approached in the same open and accountable manner.

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