❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Ministry of Justice's expertise in managing Acacia Prison and whether that expertise guarantees the prison's timely opening. The Minister acknowledges the Ministry's expertise but states external factors could still cause delays.
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(2) What level of expertise and experience does the Ministry of Justice have in that regard? (3) Has the Director-General assured the Minister that the Ministry of Justice has the expertise and confidence to manage the Acacia Prison? (4) Does that level of expertise and confidence guarantee the opening of the Acacia Prison will not be further delayed? (5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister
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10 October 2000
Response time
34 days
(1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
(3) Has the Director-General assured the Minister that the Ministry of Justice has the expertise and confidence to manage the Acacia Prison? (4) Does that level of expertise and confidence guarantee the opening of the Acacia Prison will not be further delayed? (5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
(4) Does that level of expertise and confidence guarantee the opening of the Acacia Prison will not be further delayed? (5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
(5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
(3) Has the Director-General assured the Minister that the Ministry of Justice has the expertise and confidence to manage the Acacia Prison? (4) Does that level of expertise and confidence guarantee the opening of the Acacia Prison will not be further delayed? (5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
(4) Does that level of expertise and confidence guarantee the opening of the Acacia Prison will not be further delayed? (5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
(5) If not, why not? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Development and management of complex contracts, and management of prison operations. (3) Yes. (4) No. (5) The completion date of Acacia Prison under the Design and Construction Agreement may be impacted by factors outside of the control of the Ministry of Justice.
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