❓ Mr. Zempilas questions the State Development Minister regarding a $55,000 Deloitte report on energy decarbonisation initiatives, focusing on selection process, timeframe, report access, findings, and policy impact. The Minister's response provides details on the selection process, timeframe, internal use, and influence on governance framework.
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The Report on Consultants Engaged by Government for the six months to 30 June 2024 confirms a payment of $55,000 from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to Deloitte for a review of State Government energy decarbonisation initiatives. Can the Minister advise: (a) The process used to select Deloitte; (b) The time frame given for the completion of the work; (c) Whether a draft or final report has been provided to Government: (i) If so, when and can it be tabled; and (ii) If not, why not; (d) Has the report or its contents been shared with entities external to the State Government: (i) If so, who, when and for what purpose; (e) What are the findings of the report; and (f) Have the report’s findings led to a change in Government policy or priorities: (i) If so, in what way; and (ii) If not, why not?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
1 days
a) The Department selected Deloitte to undertake the review, based on its response to a Request for Quote in accordance with the Common Use Arrangement for Audit and Financial Advisory Services (CUAAFA2018).
b) The contract term ran from 4 December 2023 to 2 February 2024.
c) Yes, the report is intended for internal use within Government.
d) No. i. Not applicable.
e) The report findings provide a broad set of recommendations on governance mechanisms, workstreams and accountability for energy transition outcomes, and policy settings to encourage investment.
f) The report’s findings informed the Government's consideration of its governance framework for managing of the State's energy transition.
b) The contract term ran from 4 December 2023 to 2 February 2024.
c) Yes, the report is intended for internal use within Government.
d) No. i. Not applicable.
e) The report findings provide a broad set of recommendations on governance mechanisms, workstreams and accountability for energy transition outcomes, and policy settings to encourage investment.
f) The report’s findings informed the Government's consideration of its governance framework for managing of the State's energy transition.
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