❓ Question regarding the cancellation of the Indigenous Tours WA bus tour on Rottnest Island and future plans for Indigenous tourism. The contract wasn't renewed due to financial losses and failure to reach an agreement.
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INDIGENOUS TOURS WA — ROTTNEST ISLAND
Again I ask this question on behalf of Hon Sue Ellery. I refer to the cancellation of the Indigenous Tours WA bus tour on Rottnest Island that was launched by the former Minister for Tourism in February 2009 as a major component of the reconciliation action plan for Rottnest Island. (1) Why was the decision made not to renew the contract for Indigenous Tours WA? (2) What has the minister planned to replace the bus tour and increase Indigenous tourism on Rottnest Island? (3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
Again I ask this question on behalf of Hon Sue Ellery. I refer to the cancellation of the Indigenous Tours WA bus tour on Rottnest Island that was launched by the former Minister for Tourism in February 2009 as a major component of the reconciliation action plan for Rottnest Island. (1) Why was the decision made not to renew the contract for Indigenous Tours WA? (2) What has the minister planned to replace the bus tour and increase Indigenous tourism on Rottnest Island? (3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(1) Why was the decision made not to renew the contract for Indigenous Tours WA? (2) What has the minister planned to replace the bus tour and increase Indigenous tourism on Rottnest Island? (3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(2) What has the minister planned to replace the bus tour and increase Indigenous tourism on Rottnest Island? (3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(1) Why was the decision made not to renew the contract for Indigenous Tours WA? (2) What has the minister planned to replace the bus tour and increase Indigenous tourism on Rottnest Island? (3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(2) What has the minister planned to replace the bus tour and increase Indigenous tourism on Rottnest Island? (3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(3) Did the Rottnest Island Authority make the request to cancel this tour? (4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(4) What other opportunities are there for Indigenous tourism operators on Rottnest Island? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Tourism — (1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(1) The Rottnest Island Authority entered into a contractual agreement with Indigenous Tours WA for the provision of a guided Indigenous bus tour on Rottnest Island for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Two 12-month extension options were exercised at the absolute discretion of the RIA. In the 12month period, there was a loss to the RIA of $124 000. The RIA offered a three-month extension to Indigenous Tours WA at either a fixed rate of $4 000 a month or revenue from sales, whichever was the greater. Indigenous Tours WA required a significantly larger amount. Resolution could not be found between the two parties. The contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(2) There are no specific plans to replace the Indigenous bus tour. See the answer to part (4) for further details. (3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(3) No. Resolution could not be found between Indigenous Tours WA and the RIA, and the contract was not renewed after 31 December 2009. (4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
(4) The RIA remains committed to its reconciliation action plan and would be willing to explore opportunities for Indigenous tourism, education and interpretive experiences on Rottnest Island. For example, the RIA has developed an Aboriginal education product titled “Wadjemup Dreaming” as part of its community engagement program.
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