❓ Opposition asks about legal risks associated with the Roe 8 contract, specifically regarding a High Court challenge and potential termination costs. The government confirms it sought advice and believes the legal challenge doesn't prevent awarding the contract.
AnsweredQoN 935Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ROE HIGHWAY STAGE 8 — CONTRACT
935. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Roe 8 contract the
government has announced it intends to sign before the March 2017 election.
(1) Has the
government sought advice on the impact of the High Court legal challenge on the
contract, including potential termination costs?
(2) If yes to (1), what advice has
been provided?
(3) If no to (1), why not, and will
the government seek legal advice prior to signing the contract?
935. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Roe 8 contract the
government has announced it intends to sign before the March 2017 election.
(1) Has the
government sought advice on the impact of the High Court legal challenge on the
contract, including potential termination costs?
(2) If yes to (1), what advice has
been provided?
(3) If no to (1), why not, and will
the government seek legal advice prior to signing the contract?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question.
(1) Yes.
(2) The
application sought by Save Beeliar Wetlands for
special leave to the High Court does not preclude the awarding of contracts.
(3) Not applicable.
some notice of this question.
(1) Yes.
(2) The
application sought by Save Beeliar Wetlands for
special leave to the High Court does not preclude the awarding of contracts.
(3) Not applicable.
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