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Mr Speaker
Question No. 563
Members and Staff - Office Rent
Mr Jensen - Asked the Speaker upon notice on 8 August 1991.
What was the amount of rent paid each month for that part of the ACTAC building used (a) prior to 6 June 1991 and (b) after 6 June 1991 for offices of non executive Members and staff excluding that space provided for the Speaker.
Mr Speaker - The answer to the Members question is as follows:
Funds were included in the Secretariats 1990-91 Budget to cover rent and utility services (such as cleaning and electricity) for the members (including the Speaker) and staff other than Ministers located on levels 0, 1 and 5 of the ACTAC Building.
This funding was paid to the ACT Accommodation Services Section within the ACT Public Works and Services Group, Department of Urban Services. They are the central area within the ACT Government Service responsible for accommodation services. They administer all contractual payments in respect of rent and utility services associated with the ACTAC Building.
During the year, two payments were made to ACT Accommodation Services, as follows:
Date of payment Amount
29 November 1990 475,493
7 February 1991 475,493
Based on the above expenditure, average monthly accommodation costs in 1990-91 were $78,833.
Being so close to the end of the 1990-91 financial year, no Budget adjustments were made to the Program to reflect new accommodation arrangements following the change in Government on 6 June 1991. Estimates for accommodation for 1991-92 are still being negotiated. Appropriate financial adjustments will be reflected in 1991-92.
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