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CHIEF MINISTER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
Question No: 1186
Licensed Clubs Industry - Consultant Review-
MRS CARNELL - Asked the Chief Minister upon notice on 24 February 1994:
In relation to the consultancy to review licensed clubs
- (1) What are the terms of reference of the consultancy:
(2) What selection process was undertaken to select Price Waterhouse as the
successful consultant; and (a) were they the cheapest-tender, if not, who was
and why was Price Waterhouse selected; (b) how mate tenders were there for
the consultancy; and (c) was Price-Waterhouse the tenderer recommended by
the assessment panel, if not why not. -
(3) When is the report of the consultant due to be presented to (a) the Chief Minister' Department, or (b) the Assembly, or (c) an Assembly committee.
MS FOLLETT = The answer to the Member's question is as follows:
(1) The terms of reference of the review are to examine and make .,
recommendations on Government planning, land development and other
policies related to the licensed club industry with- special reference to: -
(1) Lease grant add lease transfer policies for licensed club premises.
(2) The-policies relating to redevelopment. and amalgamation proposals.
(3) The surrender policy and payment of compensation for improvements:
In making recommendations particular regard will be given to the long term financial viability of the industry, the importance of licensed clubs to, the ACT community and the taxation revenue, implications, for the ACT.
(2) The selection process was conducted is accordance with guidelines set out in
the ACT Purchasing Manual. Six consulting firms recommended by OPSM : .
were invited in writing to submit proposals. Three proposals were received.
Price Waterhouse was the least expensive proposal,. however, they were
selected on the basis of their ability to undertake the consultancy and value for
money. Price Waterhouse was recommended by the assessment panel.
(3) The report is due to be submitted on Wednesday 16 March 1994 to the Chief ,
Minister's Department for consideration.
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