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CHIEF MINISTER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 986
Wright Corporate Group Companies
MRS CARNELL - Asked the Chief Minister upon notice on 14 September 1993:
1 Has the ACT Government and any of its agencies had any business with or other dealings with any of the following companies or organisations.(a) Cinnavon Pty Limited ACN 061 141 295; (b) Canberra Mail and Print Pty Limited ACN 008 537 406; (c) Canberra Mailing and Print Company Pty Limited ACN 008 537 406; (d) Canberra Mailing Co. Pty Limited ACN 008 537 406 (e) The Wright Corporate Group Pty Limited ACN 008 557 668; (f) Austwide Communications Pty Limited ACN 008 557 668 (g) Professional Fund Raising Services Pty Limited ACN 008 557 668; (h) Envelope House; and (i) Wright Anderson Pty Limited ACN 061 340 010.
2 On what dates did these dealings or transactions take place, and what was the value of the transaction.
3 What was the nature of the dealings or transactions.
4 How was any work or contract awarded and who approved it.
5 If the tender was not the cheapest, why were any of the above entities selected and who approved it.
MS FOLLETT - The answer to the Members question is as follows:
The following transactions were conducted by the Chief Ministers Department in the last two financial years.
1. The Economic Development Division dealt with Canberra Mail and Printing Company Pty Limited.
2. This transaction occurred on 26 August 1992 and was to the value of $182.85.
3. The nature of this transaction was to print and supply Economic Development Division with 6,000 D/L white envelopes.
4. The transaction was organised by the Public Affairs Branch and approved by the Director, Employment, Policy and Program.
5. The Treasury Directions provide that tenders are not required for purchases amounting to less than $5000. The purchase cost in this case fell below that amount.
1. The Social Policy Branch dealt with Canberra Mail and Printing Company Pty Limited.
2. This transaction occurred on 28 August 1992 and was to the value of $107.93.
3. The nature of this transaction was to insert 4,906 child care flyers into Government employees payslips.
4. Central Registry was responsible for contracting out the work.
5. The Treasury Directions provide that tenders are not required for purchases amounting to less than $5000. The purchase cost in this case fell below that amount.
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