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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 11 Hansard (26 September) . . Page.. 3574 ..

CHIEF MINISTER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Question No. 306

Public Service - Workers Compensation Consultants

MR WHITECROSS - Asked the Chief Minister upon notice on 4 September 1996:

In relation to Gazette No. 26 of 3 July 1996, in which it is stated that a consulting firm, Tillinghast (the Consultant) provided advice on the ACTPS workers compensation arrangements at a total cost of $110,000.

(1) Why were these services not able to be provided by the ACT Public Service.

(2) What advice or work did the Consultant give or carry out.

(3) Was a report or reports written by the Consultant; and if so, can you provide a copy of any such report or reports.

(4) What was (a) the date, and (b) the duration which the consultant was engaged.

(5) Where was the consultant located.

(6) How was the fee scheduled calculated.

(7) Were there any additional costs or reimbursement of expenses paid, and if so can you itemise them.

(8) Has the Consultant's fee been fully paid.

(9) Which Department or Agency engaged the Consultant.

(10) Will the Consultancy be reported in this Agency's annual report.

MRS CARNELL - The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

(1) The issues were complex and the Government needed to seek professional advice on all aspects of ACT public sector workers' compensation arrangements. External advice was sought from industry specialists. The ACTPS did not have the expertise to conduct a review internally.

(2) The consultant conducted a review of existing workers' compensation arrangements for ACT Public Service Staff.

(3) Yes, copies of the report were provided to Members of the Assembly in 1995 and further copies are available upon request.

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