❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice requests the Premier to table documents related to electorate information management systems contracts awarded to Parakeelia, Magenta Linas Software, and Consultech Engineering Services. The Premier tables one document and cites commercial sensitivity as a reason for delaying the release of others.
AnsweredQoN 976Legislative Council
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ELECTORAL DATABASE SYSTEMS
I refer the Premier to the matter of electorate information management systems. (1) Will the Premier table the letter of conditional acceptance given to Parakeelia in October 2000; and, if not, why not? (2) Will the Premier table the 2001 and 2006 contracts awarded by the government to Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd and Consultech Engineering Services Pty Ltd? (3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD
I refer the Premier to the matter of electorate information management systems. (1) Will the Premier table the letter of conditional acceptance given to Parakeelia in October 2000; and, if not, why not? (2) Will the Premier table the 2001 and 2006 contracts awarded by the government to Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd and Consultech Engineering Services Pty Ltd? (3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD
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On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(1) Will the Premier table the letter of conditional acceptance given to Parakeelia in October 2000; and, if not, why not? (2) Will the Premier table the 2001 and 2006 contracts awarded by the government to Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd and Consultech Engineering Services Pty Ltd? (3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(2) Will the Premier table the 2001 and 2006 contracts awarded by the government to Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd and Consultech Engineering Services Pty Ltd? (3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
[See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(1) Will the Premier table the letter of conditional acceptance given to Parakeelia in October 2000; and, if not, why not? (2) Will the Premier table the 2001 and 2006 contracts awarded by the government to Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd and Consultech Engineering Services Pty Ltd? (3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(2) Will the Premier table the 2001 and 2006 contracts awarded by the government to Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd and Consultech Engineering Services Pty Ltd? (3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(3) If not, will the Premier explain his reluctance to table the contracts in the context of the government’s stated commitment to accountability and transparency? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises as follows. (1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(1) I table the letter of conditional acceptance issued to Parakeelia Pty Ltd in October 2000. [See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
[See paper 2184.] Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
Hon JON FORD : The answer continues - (2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
(2)-(3) The contracts consist of documents that include the request documents, the successful tenders and the letters of conditional acceptance or acceptance. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2000 and associated letters of conditional acceptance were tabled in response to question without notice 815. The request document for the procurement process that commenced in 2005 was tabled in response to question without notice 915. As advised in the response to question without notice 915, other documents forming the contracts may contain commercially sensitive information, and the Premier has asked the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to review the documentation before it is released.
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