❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the estimated costs of consultancy and legal services related to the government's electricity reform agenda. The Minister provides specific cost for one tender, explains the panel approach for another, and clarifies the use of the Crown Solicitor's Office for legal services.
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I refer the minister to recently advertised details on the Government’s tendering web site for an extensive range of consultancy services relating to his electricity reform agenda. (1) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12303 to formulate the detailed market design and draft the market rules for the wholesale electricity market? (2) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12403 to provide financial and economic services, electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, sustainable energy, electricity technical services and communications advice to the electricity reform implementation unit? (3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(1) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12303 to formulate the detailed market design and draft the market rules for the wholesale electricity market? (2) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12403 to provide financial and economic services, electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, sustainable energy, electricity technical services and communications advice to the electricity reform implementation unit? (3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(2) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12403 to provide financial and economic services, electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, sustainable energy, electricity technical services and communications advice to the electricity reform implementation unit? (3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(1) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12303 to formulate the detailed market design and draft the market rules for the wholesale electricity market? (2) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12403 to provide financial and economic services, electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, sustainable energy, electricity technical services and communications advice to the electricity reform implementation unit? (3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(2) What is the total estimated cost of tender No RFT12403 to provide financial and economic services, electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, sustainable energy, electricity technical services and communications advice to the electricity reform implementation unit? (3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(3) Has the Government called formally for public tenders for legal services for its electricity reform agenda, and what is the estimated cost of such legal services? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The two tenders to which the member refers relate to the provision of expert advice to the electricity reform implementation unit about implementation of the Government’s electricity reform agenda. That is the implementation of a promise that the Government made at the last election. (1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(1) The total cost of tender No RFT12303 is $2 638 192. (2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(2) With regard to tender No RFT12403, the procurement process has not been completed. The aim is to establish a panel of consultants for this tender with individual quotations being called for under the panel arrangement. The cost of the process will ultimately depend on the need for consultancy advice by the electricity reform implementation unit during the implementation process. (3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
(3) No. The Crown Solicitor’s Office provides legal services to government on electricity reform implementation, although it may be necessary to seek outside legal advice on occasions. Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
Lest there be any misunderstanding, these matters are part of the overall cost of electricity reform that has already been announced. These matters do not relate to additional expenditure beyond the cost of electricity reform already announced by the Government. Electricity reform delivers benefits that make it a prize well worth striving for. There are significant economic benefits to be gained by reforming our electricity supply industry, including almost 3 000 jobs by 2010. In my view, that is something worth aiming for, investing money in and working hard to achieve.
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