❓ Hon Diane Evers inquires about the future contract negotiations for the Western Australia Gourmet Escape program, specifically regarding consultation with local organisers. The Minister clarifies the contract status and consultation process.
AnsweredQoN 650Legislative Council
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA GOURMET ESCAPE — CONTRACT
650. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Tourism:
I refer to the Margaret River
Gourmet Escape program.
(1) Given that
the current contract for this event runs until 2020, are any negotiations
underway for the operation beyond 2020?
(2) If yes to
(1), is the minister consulting with or planning to consult with a local
organiser rather than the current overseas-based holder of this contract?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) If yes to (1), when is the new
contract likely to be finalised?
650. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Tourism:
I refer to the Margaret River
Gourmet Escape program.
(1) Given that
the current contract for this event runs until 2020, are any negotiations
underway for the operation beyond 2020?
(2) If yes to
(1), is the minister consulting with or planning to consult with a local
organiser rather than the current overseas-based holder of this contract?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) If yes to (1), when is the new
contract likely to be finalised?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the
question. The Minister for Tourism has provided the following information.
(1) No. The
contract for the Margaret River Gourmet Escape expired after the final event
was concluded in 2018. The Western Australia Gourmet Escape contract expires
after the conclusion of the 2020 event.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The government has already consulted extensively
with stakeholders in the Margaret River and Swan Valley wine regions for
the Western Australia Gourmet Escape, and the interstate event holder was
selected through a formal tender process.
(4) Not applicable.
question. The Minister for Tourism has provided the following information.
(1) No. The
contract for the Margaret River Gourmet Escape expired after the final event
was concluded in 2018. The Western Australia Gourmet Escape contract expires
after the conclusion of the 2020 event.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The government has already consulted extensively
with stakeholders in the Margaret River and Swan Valley wine regions for
the Western Australia Gourmet Escape, and the interstate event holder was
selected through a formal tender process.
(4) Not applicable.
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