❓ A parliamentary question seeks details about the engagement and payment of consultants, particularly Synetics Creative Collaboration, in the development of the Regional Development Policy. The Minister provides a detailed breakdown of the work undertaken, consultants involved, and payment structures.
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(1) What was the nature of the assistance provided by Synetics Creative Collaboration towards the preparation of the Regional Development Policy? (2) Did Synetics write the policy? (3) Were other consultants engaged in the preparation of the Policy? (4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister
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7 September 2000
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(1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(2) Did Synetics write the policy? (3) Were other consultants engaged in the preparation of the Policy? (4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(3) Were other consultants engaged in the preparation of the Policy? (4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(2) Did Synetics write the policy? (3) Were other consultants engaged in the preparation of the Policy? (4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(3) Were other consultants engaged in the preparation of the Policy? (4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(4) If so, what consultants? (5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(5) Apart from officers of the Department of Commerce and Trade, what other people/entities were paid for their involvement in the development of the policy? (6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(6) How is the amount of $136,378 paid to Synetics Creative Collaboration worked out? (7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(7) Was this a fixed contract price? (8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
(8) If not, how was the amount calculated? Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
Answered on 7 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Synectics Creative Collaboration carried out the scoping of issues, consultation with government agencies, regional community consultations, research and preparation of discussion papers and development of the framework for the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. (2) No (3) Yes (4) Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson (5) The following individuals and entities were paid for their contribution to activities that influenced the content of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia- Synectics Creative Collaboration Fitzgerald Applied Sociology Anthropos Australia Parkhurst Consulting Tony Sorenson CP Resourcing (for the services of Kate Badgery-Parker and Nick Parkhurst) Amanda O'Brien Karawara Community Project Quin Argo Public Relations Sitting fees were paid to the following Regional Development Policy Steering Committee members- Margaret Agnew Clayton Hyder Dean Collard Peter McCumstie (6) Synectics Creative Collaboration was appointed to a panel of individuals and organisations suitably qualified for the provision of services to lead or assist in the preparation of the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia. Panel appointments were made on the basis of fixed price schedules for services on an hourly basis, with additional expenses (eg. communications and travel) identified separately. Discrete elements of the work undertaken to develop the Regional Development Policy for Western Australia were subject to fixed quotes by one or more panel consultants. In total, Synectics Creative Collaboration was paid $248 534 for four discrete tasks. The amount of $136 378 quoted by the Member is the amount paid to Synectics Creative Collaboration for the six month period ending 30 June, 1999. (7) Yes (8) Not applicable
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