❓ Opposition asks about legal advice regarding Roe 8 contract termination payments in the event of a successful High Court challenge. Government confirms no advice on termination payments was received, but concerns were raised about signing the contract with legal proceedings underway.
AnsweredQoN 959Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ROE HIGHWAY STAGE 8 — CONTRACT
959. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the legal advice the
government has received on the impact of the High Court legal proceedings on
the Roe 8 contract.
(1) Did the legal
advice contain information about termination payments that may be required
should a High Court challenge be successful?
(2) If yes to (1), what was that
advice and what was the expected liability of the state?
(3) If no to (1),
did the advice raise any concerns or potential risks regarding signing a contract
with legal proceedings underway?
959. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the legal advice the
government has received on the impact of the High Court legal proceedings on
the Roe 8 contract.
(1) Did the legal
advice contain information about termination payments that may be required
should a High Court challenge be successful?
(2) If yes to (1), what was that
advice and what was the expected liability of the state?
(3) If no to (1),
did the advice raise any concerns or potential risks regarding signing a contract
with legal proceedings underway?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Yes.
some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Yes.
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