❓ Ms. Mettam questions the government regarding local content requirements for Surf Life Saving WA's helicopter aerial patrol service, specifically concerning the WA Jobs Act 2017 and prioritising local businesses. The government confirms no such requirements exist as the funding is provided as a grant.
AnsweredQoN 5315Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the State Government’s shark mitigation strategy and Surf Life Saving WA helicopter aerial patrol service in Perth and the South West, and I ask: (a) What conditions, requirements or obligations related to local (Western Australian) content does the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development require of Surf Life Saving WA for the provision of this service; (b) Does the McGowan Government require Surf Life Saving WA to comply with the Western Australian Jobs Act 2017 for the provision of this service; (c) Does the McGowan Government require Surf Life Saving WA to prioritise awarding of contracts to local Western Australian business for the provision of this service; and (d) If no to (a) (b) or (c): (i) Why not; and (ii) Are there any plans to change this?
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Answered
16 October 2019
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries
Response time
19 days
(a) None.
(b) No, the Government provides a grant to Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) for the provision of its beach safety program. The Western Australian Jobs Act 2017 (WA Jobs Act) does not apply to grants.
(c) No.
(d)
(i) Government provides a grant to Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) for the provision of its beach safety services including coastal surveillance. We value this partnership and the services provided.
The procurement of the helicopter contract for metropolitan and south-western coastal surveillance is undertaken by SLSWA based on its operational requirements and grant and sponsorship responsibilities.
(ii) The Government has recently renewed its grant agreement with SLSWA on similar terms to those that have operated for many years including under the former Liberal-National Government.
(b) No, the Government provides a grant to Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) for the provision of its beach safety program. The Western Australian Jobs Act 2017 (WA Jobs Act) does not apply to grants.
(c) No.
(d)
(i) Government provides a grant to Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) for the provision of its beach safety services including coastal surveillance. We value this partnership and the services provided.
The procurement of the helicopter contract for metropolitan and south-western coastal surveillance is undertaken by SLSWA based on its operational requirements and grant and sponsorship responsibilities.
(ii) The Government has recently renewed its grant agreement with SLSWA on similar terms to those that have operated for many years including under the former Liberal-National Government.
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