❓ The question seeks information on potential savings from merging Verve and Synergy, referencing a 2009 review and the Premier's media release. The answer invokes Cabinet confidentiality, declining to provide specific details.
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I refer to the Premier's media release dated 10 April 2013 headed
Changes to Machinery of Government
, and specifically to his view that there were also significant overheads and costs from duplicating Government-owned entities, and I ask:
(a) has the Premier had any advice on the potential savings from the merging of Verve and Synergy since the Verve Energy Review of August 2009:
(i) if yes, what is the title of the document setting out this advice, who is the author, and when did the Premier receive this document; and
(ii) if yes, does this new advice agree that the potential savings would be $5 million per annum; and
(b) if the advice does not agree with the Verve Energy Review of August 2009, what figure is placed on the potential savings?
Changes to Machinery of Government
, and specifically to his view that there were also significant overheads and costs from duplicating Government-owned entities, and I ask:
(a) has the Premier had any advice on the potential savings from the merging of Verve and Synergy since the Verve Energy Review of August 2009:
(i) if yes, what is the title of the document setting out this advice, who is the author, and when did the Premier receive this document; and
(ii) if yes, does this new advice agree that the potential savings would be $5 million per annum; and
(b) if the advice does not agree with the Verve Energy Review of August 2009, what figure is placed on the potential savings?
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Answered
21 May 2013
Responded by
Hon C.J. Barnett
Response time
34 days
(a-b) The media release dated 10 April 2013 headed 'Changes to Machinery of Government' is based on a Government policy decision. Government undertook appropriate research and consultation, prior to making its policy decision. The reports, documents and studies are subject to Cabinet confidentiality.
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