❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns about the impact of a bilateral agreement on Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd and the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley region. The Minister provides answers regarding the agreement's operation, responsible parties, project management, and associated costs.
AnsweredQoN 693Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
As a concerned member, I am interested in the answer to that question too. I refer to Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd. (1) Is the minister aware that Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was adversely affected by the bilateral agreement between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Department of Housing and Works? (2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
I refer to Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd. (1) Is the minister aware that Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was adversely affected by the bilateral agreement between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Department of Housing and Works? (2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(1) Is the minister aware that Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was adversely affected by the bilateral agreement between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Department of Housing and Works? (2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
I refer to Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd. (1) Is the minister aware that Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was adversely affected by the bilateral agreement between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Department of Housing and Works? (2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(1) Is the minister aware that Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was adversely affected by the bilateral agreement between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Department of Housing and Works? (2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(2) Can the minister advise whether the indigenous housing bilateral agreement is still in operation? (3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(3) If so, who is the bilateral agreement with, and will the minister table a copy? (4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(4) If not, who is now responsible for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(5) Who are the project managers for the delivery of Aboriginal housing programs in the Kimberley? (6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(6) What costs are charged to project manage the above programs, and how do these costs compare with the costs charged by Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd? (7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(7) Is this project-managed from Perth or is it project-managed in the Kimberley? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(1) The bilateral agreement did not preclude Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd from project management work. (2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(2) Yes. (3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(3) The bilateral agreement is between the Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission chairperson representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and the Minister for Housing and Works representing the State of Western Australia. I do not have a copy of the agreement with me. I received notice of this question when I was in the House and I have not been able to attend to that aspect, but I will cause a copy of the agreement to be tabled in due course. (4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(4) It is the Department of Housing and Works, because the agreement is still in operation. (5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(5) Various project managers will be used by the Department of Housing and Works. (6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(6) Costs will vary as project management contracts will be let through public tenders and requests for quotes. Kimberley Aboriginal Housing Pty Ltd was the program manager and did not manage individual projects. (7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
(7) The Department of Housing and Works capital works program for Aboriginal communities is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in Perth. Individual projects will be managed by various project managers appointed through a tender process.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.