❓ Dr. Steve Thomas questions the Minister for Regional Development regarding the South West Manufacturing Hub feasibility study, including timelines, previous studies, contract value, public availability, and potential influence of the AMWU. The Minister provides answers regarding the study's timeline, previous work, contract value, potential confidentiality, and stakeholder consultation.
AnsweredQoN 1045Legislative Council
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SOUTH WEST MANUFACTURING HUB
1045. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Regional Development:
I
refer to the minister's media statement of 5 September 2023 entitled ''Planning
advances for proposed South-West manufacturing hub'' and the
appointment of Deloitte to deliver a feasibility study.
(1) What
confirmed time frame has been established for the delivery of the feasibility
study to government?
(2) What previous concept or feasibility studies have
been undertaken for the proposed south west manufacturing hub, and on
what dates were the studies undertaken and by whom?
(3) What is the value of the
contract that was awarded to Deloitte to undertake the feasibility study?
(4) Will the commissioned
feasibility study be deemed a publicly available document?
(5) Is the proposed study a sop to
the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union?
1045. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Regional Development:
I
refer to the minister's media statement of 5 September 2023 entitled ''Planning
advances for proposed South-West manufacturing hub'' and the
appointment of Deloitte to deliver a feasibility study.
(1) What
confirmed time frame has been established for the delivery of the feasibility
study to government?
(2) What previous concept or feasibility studies have
been undertaken for the proposed south west manufacturing hub, and on
what dates were the studies undertaken and by whom?
(3) What is the value of the
contract that was awarded to Deloitte to undertake the feasibility study?
(4) Will the commissioned
feasibility study be deemed a publicly available document?
(5) Is the proposed study a sop to
the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union?
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It must be a Thursday! I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer has
been provided by the Minister for Regional Development.
(1) A detailed
feasibility study and business case will be delivered over a 12-month time
frame, commencing in September 2023, delivering on a key election commitment of
the state government.
(2) In 2021, Paxon Group was engaged to investigate
broad industry demand and opportunities for an a dvanced manufacturing
hub in the south west. This work was completed in February 2022 with the
delivery of a preliminary assessment report.
(3) A
comprehensive tender process was conducted through the Department of Finance,
which resulted in the appointment of Deloitte for a total contract value of
$1.12 million.
(4) The
feasibility study and business case may contain information that is
commercial-in-confidence and unsuitable for public release.
(5) It is expected that Deloitte
will consult with all stakeholders as part of the study.
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer has
been provided by the Minister for Regional Development.
(1) A detailed
feasibility study and business case will be delivered over a 12-month time
frame, commencing in September 2023, delivering on a key election commitment of
the state government.
(2) In 2021, Paxon Group was engaged to investigate
broad industry demand and opportunities for an a dvanced manufacturing
hub in the south west. This work was completed in February 2022 with the
delivery of a preliminary assessment report.
(3) A
comprehensive tender process was conducted through the Department of Finance,
which resulted in the appointment of Deloitte for a total contract value of
$1.12 million.
(4) The
feasibility study and business case may contain information that is
commercial-in-confidence and unsuitable for public release.
(5) It is expected that Deloitte
will consult with all stakeholders as part of the study.
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