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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 836

ACTION - Benchmarking Study

Mr De Domenico - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

(1) What is a benchmarking study which was conducted by Travers Morgan Pty Ltd for ACTION and costing $79 000.

(2) Why was it conducted. .

(3) Is there a report from the study. .

(4) Can a copy of the report or the findings of the study be supplied to myself.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) As I indicated in my press release of December 1992, the benchmarking study is

the application of a management technique which compares the cost structure of a

firm with its principal competitors or like firms to ascertain the range of

possibilities for cost reduction by applying best practice.

(2) see (1).

(3) & (4) A report will be prepared at the completion of the study and I will arrange for a

copy of the report to, be provided to you when the study is finalised.

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